Jhelum District
| Jhelum District | |
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| Presidency: Bengal | |
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| Place Name: | Jhelum District, Chakwal District |
| State/Province: | Punjab |
| Country: | Pakistan |
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Jhelum District was one of the districts of Rawalpindi Division of Punjab. In 1904, it was the 15th largest district in area and 21st largest in population amongst all the districts of the province.[1]
Headquarters
Neighbours
As in 1904.
- North: Rawalpindi District
- East: Jammu and Kashmir State
- South: Gujrat District and Shahpur District
- West: Mianwali District
Cities and Towns
Tehsils
The district was divided into 4 tehsils (as in 1904).
- Jhelum
- Tallagang (later part of Attock District)
- Chakwal
- Pind Dadan Khan
Industries
- Mayo Salt mines at Khewra
References
- ↑ Gazetteer of the Jhelum District 1904, Punjab Government, Lahore 1907. Reprint: Sang-e-Meel Publications, Lahore, Pakistan 2004. ISBN: 969-35-1558-7 pg 1
External Links
Further Reading
- Gazetteer of the Jhelum District 1904, Punjab Government, Lahore 1907. Reprint: Sang-e-Meel Publications, Lahore, Pakistan 2004. ISBN: 969-35-1558-7