Shakargarh
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
|
Shakargarh
|
|
|
General Information
|
|
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Calling code | (0)542 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
| No. of Towns | 1 |
| Population | 1,256,097 (1998) |
|
Government
|
|
| No. of Union Councils | 3 |
Shakargarh, the headquarters of Shakargarh Tehsil, is a city in the north-east of Pakistan in Narowal District of Punjab province.[1] The city is located at 32°16'0N 75°10'0E and is situated at the west bank of the Ravi River[2].
Contents |
[edit] Boundaries
The district is bounded on the northwest by Sialkot District, on the north by Kashmir, on the east by Gurdaspur district (India) which contains the Pathankot tehsil contiguous to Pakistan; and internationalised on the south by Amritsar district (India).
[edit] Demographics
The total area of the Shakargarh is approximately 1,272 square kilometres. According to the 1998 census, Narowal District's population was 1,256,097 of which only 12.11% were urban[3] It is an agricultural city, wheat, and rice being its main crops.
[edit] History
Before the independence of Pakistan, Shakargarh town was the headquarters of Shakargarh Tehsil, which formed part of Gurdaspur district (Now in India). Under the Radcliffe Award, Shakargarh tehsil was transferred to Pakistan and attached with Sialkot District. However with the creation of Narowal District on 1 July 1991, Shakargarh became tehsil headquarters was included as one of its tehsils.
[edit] Govt. Degree College Shakargarh
Govt. Degree College Shakargarh is ranked among the best institutions of higher education in Punjab (Pakistan), as measured by the examination scores of the regional education board (Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education,Gujranwala. The history of this college along with its beautiful location, decent and graceful buildings, lush green grounds with big trees, and a friendly and respectable teaching staff have always mesmerized people and the students of Govt. Degree College Shakargarh have always been considered the best.
[edit] Hospitals and medical centres
- Sughra Shafi Hospital, built by Pakistani singer Abrar-Ul-Haq, founder of the charitable organization Sahara For Life Trust.
