Pind Dadan Khan
| Pind Dadan Khan | |
|---|---|
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| Coordinates: 32°21′N 73°18′E / 32.35°N 73.3°E | |
| Country |
 Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Government | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
| Number of Union councils | 1 |
Pind Dadan Khan, a town in Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan, is the capital of Pind Dadan Khan Tehsil, which is an administrative subdivision of the district.[1] It is located at 32°34'60N 73°2'60E[2] on the bank of River Jhelum, about 28 kilometres from the M2 motorway
History
During British rule, it became the headquarters of the subdivision and tehsil of the same name in the Jhelum District of the British Punjab. It was on the Sind-Sagar branch of the North-Western Railway.[3]
The population according to the 1901 census was 13,770. It was formerly the dépot to which salt was brought from the Mayo Mine, and from which it was carried across the river to the railway; but the bridging of the Jhelum at Haranpur and the extension of the railway to Khewra have ruined this trade.[3] Brass vessels are made in the town, which also has a considerable weaving industry, while its embroidered luugis are often sold at high prices. Boat-building is largely carried on, and river boats of Pind Dddan Khan make are in request throughout the whole course of the Jhelum. Unglazed pottery of a deep red colour, ornamented with black patterns and remarkably strong and good in quality, is a speciality of the town, as are stout leathern riding-whips made after English patterns.[3]
The municipality was created in 1867 and most of the income collected by the British authorities was by octroi. During the colonial era the town had a high school, maintained by the municipality as well as a Government dispensary.[3] pind dadan khan 6km from khewra salt mine & 11km from lillah interchange.
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Coordinates: 32°35′0″N 73°3′0″E / 32.58333°N 73.05000°E