Jhang

Jhang (Punjabi and Urdu: جھنگ‎) is the capital city of Jhang District, in the central portion of the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Situated on the east bank of the Chenab river, it is the 18th largest city of Pakistan by population.[2] It is known for the Shrine (Darbar) of Pir Abdul Rehman (R.A) shrine of Sultan Bahu and Heer and Ranjha's Tomb.

This article is about the city. For other uses, see Jhang (disambiguation).

Jhang


جھنگ
City
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Shrine (Darbar) of Pir Abdul Rehman (R.A)

Shrine (Darbar) of Sultan Bahoo, a Sufi saint, Chenab College, Trimmu Barrage, Chenab Bridge
Jhang
Location of Jhang in Pakistan
Jhang
Jhang (Pakistan)
Coordinates: 31°16′10″N 72°18′58″E
Country Pakistan
Province Punjab
DivisionFaisalabad
DistrictJhang
Population
 • Total414,131
 • Rank18th, Pakistan
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Postal code
35200
Calling code47

History
Tomb of Heer Ranjha

Under the British Raj, the towns of Jhang and Mighiana, lying two miles (3.2 km) apart, became a joint municipality, then known as Jhang-Maghiana.[3]

Maghiana lies on the edge of the highlands, overlooking the alluvial valley of the Chenab, while the older town of Jhang occupies the lowlands at its foot.[3]

Geography

Jhang is situated at the East bank of Chenab which has confluence with Jhelum at Trimmu Barrage near the town of Athara Hazari. The city was endangered in the 2014 floods but it was not flooded as the flood water was redirected towards Athara Hazari.[4]

Demographics

The population of city in 1998 Census of Pakistan was recorded as 293,366. According to the 2017 Census of Pakistan, the population of city had risen to 414,131 with a growth of 41.17% in 19 years.[5]

Administration

Jhang Saddar is the administrative center of Jhang Tehsil (a subdivision of the district). The tehsil itself is divided into 55 Union councils.[6]

Education

Notable people

Geographic location

Jhang Sadr is a city in Punjab, Pakistan. It is located 31.27 latitude and 72.33 longitude and it is situated at elevation of 158 meters above sea level.

Notes
  1. "PAKISTAN: Provinces and Major Cities". PAKISTAN: Provinces and Major Cities. citypopulation.de. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  2. "Pakistan City & Town Population List". Tageo.com website. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  3. Jhang-Maghiana article in the Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 14, p. 134.
  4. Shamsul Islam (10 September 2014). "Panicked residents flee Jhang city – The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  5. "Pakistan: Provinces and Major Cities - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de.
  6. Tehsils & Unions in the District of Jhang – Government of Pakistan Archived 12 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine


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