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Jampur
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab, Rajanpur |
| Elevation | 103 m (338 ft) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
| Calling code | 604 |
| Number of Union councils | 2 |
Jampur (جام پور) is a small city located at 29°38'32" N , 70°35'45"E[1] in Rajanpur District, south of Dera Ghazi Khan, in the centre of Pakistan.[2] It comprises an area of about 8-10 square kilometres and has a population of almost 1,20,000.
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Jampur' is believed to have a long history. Evidence includes Dalo Ra-oy ka theer from which antiques for more than 2340 years old were found when the great Alexander the Greek had a decision to conquer the whole world came here he was greatly impressed and inspired by the beauty of Queen Rukhsana, then according to the legend, he married her. A well-known beauty soap by the multi-national company "Unilever" is named after her.
Most people of Jampur are related to agriculture directly or indirectly. Main market/City centre of Jampur is called " SADAR BAZAR" which is very old market, while old city is situated at 15-20 Feet height then new city in order to save it from water flood rising from Indus river in old days when it use to flow near Jampur. Main road of old city is known as "Circular Road" that us to have 10 Daras (Gates) to collect tax from peasants and merchants while they use to bring their goods and commodities inside the Jampur. Part of that money was to go in the government's treasury while rest of the money was spent on the welfare of Jampur like construction and re-construction of roads/streets and the sanitary system.
Jampur is becoming the "Information technology Hub" in the southern Punjab, it has a very big computer market and majority of people including male and female are computer literate. The city is also famous for its beautiful engraved wooden work. The Famous Wooden Karkhana Named By Farooqi Karkhana Owner name was Late Abdul Qaddir Farooqi made excellent antiques which is still place in lahore museum.
Ubaidullah Sindhi a famous scholar of the subcontinent, grew up and was educated in Jampur.
Saraiki is the local Language of the city. It is considered a very sweet language by its dialects but new generation prefers to speak Urdu, English or mix of both.one famous oil karkhana named as a nazeer khana is also working . the famous oil ptrol pump which was named Sikandar ptrol pump.
Jampur is not a much populated city with some lack of industries, though the land is much fertile.
One of the most famous educational institute is Govt. Boys High School Jampur which was founded in 1935, as a consequence of the introduction of the British Government system in 1857. Jampur has two public girls high schools for education up to 10th class. The city has one public college for boys and one for Girls.
Jampur has set a trend of producing best Doctors, Engineers, Chartered accountants and other professionals every year. This land is considered to be very rich by educational perspective Where Literacy Rate is up to 80%.
Jampur has a commerce college playing an important role in the development of professional education in Jampur. The college is located a bit far from the city in the eastern site. It has many private schools and Colleges for education i.e. Al-kamal Higher Secondary College,Sir Syed Public Model Girls High School, Hira Science Academy, Super Science Academy, Scholar Secondary High School. All of them are playing their role to enhance the educational awareness of the city.
Jampur has a Tehsil Headquarter Hospital and many private clinics where specialised doctors serve. In T.H.Q hospital all medical facilities are available. Two ambulances are also available for emergency measures.
A branch of Agha Khan laboratories is functioning in the city since July 2008. A special center for Rod kohi victims has been established in the city.In Tehsil Headquarter Hospital, dentist is also available. there is also a Emergency Ward
Sahar's Hospital, a very well functioning hospital of this region is located here. TIPU Foundation Pakistan is the only NGO working in Jampur. Tipu Foundation is a southern Punjab based non-profit, non-governmental civil society organization working with neglected and marginalized communities and advocating their civic amenities. Located in Jampur District Rajanpur a farther most and backward district of the Punjab. TIPU Foundation Pakistan was founded in December 2005 by a group of highly professional in as a commitment for a social change. Initially the organization is funded through membership fees, voluntary contributions and non-governmental donations and primarily focuses on health, education and capacity building. Now Tipu Foundation Pakistan has revolutionary expanded its work at the grass root level for the Community Development and Youth Empowerment. One of its primary goals is to raise awareness of the socio-economic uplift process, especially in these areas where the most essential amenities such as better health services, Income generating activities especially to women, and Gender equity& population welfare have been insufficient. And to assist women and other vulnerable sections of society in improving their conditions by safeguarding and promoting their rights and lawful entitlements enabling them to work collectively and seek solutions, to the problems they face, through different work plans in organizational manner.
Jampur city is famous for carvings on pens. People like to give the carved writing pens as gifts to others in the country and abroad as well. It is a classic art invented in Jampur.
Wooden artwork of Jampur is also famous. Jampuri chaarpai is famous for its thick and designed pillars. Jampuri cotton and tobacco crops are also famous throughout Pakistan. Jampur has a large pesticides market which is considered to be the biggest such market in Pakistan.
The land of Jampur is very fertile in regard to agriculture. Cotton, maize, wheat and tobacco are generally produced in Jampur. Tobacco is generally exported to NWFP. Different vegetables are also grown there. Mangoes and dates are common fruits grown in this region.