Nachindi

Nachindi is a village in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located at , and has an elevation of 450 metres (1479 feet).^[1] It is part of the Union Council of Jand Khanzada in Chakwal Tehsil. The population of Nachindi is about 3000. Most of the population work for the Pakistan Army and other defence-related departments.

Schools

There is the Government High School Nachinid for males and the Government High School for Girls for females. Some private schools have also been established since 2004.

Notable people

Brig Muhammad Akram (deceased) helped to develop the infrastructure of the village (electricity, water supply, sewage system, hospital, and roads) when he was serving in the army with Gen Zia ul Haq.

Hospital

The Nachindi village has a basic health center which was developed on the orders of the former president of Pakistan, General Zia-Ul-Haq.

Tribes

The tribes of Nachindi include:

1. Rajput (mainly Chohan Rajpoot) have been divided into three sub castes, but this division is only at the village level:
   • Thakar (Tha-Cur)
   • Malik (Maa lak)
   • Aadra (aa - dra)
2. Keenyal.
3. Kalar (also called Mughal Pathans).
4. Qazi (also Called Mian-nay or Mian) – The Qazi tribe has almost 300 members, with most working abroad.

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