Dhurnal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dhurnal
ڈھرنال
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 Dhurnal
Location in Pakistan
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Talagang District |
| Prepartition | Campbell Pur |
| Founded by | Dharnal |
| Seat | Chairman Union Council |
| Government
2013-2018
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| • Type | Union Council |
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| • Urban | 5.41 sq mi (14 km2) |
| • Metro | 2.70 sq mi (7 km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | +6 |
| Area code(s) | 0543 |
| Vehicle registration | CHB, CHD, CHK |
| Website | https://facebook.com/DhurnalCity |
Dhurnal is a town and an important area in the Talagang District of Punjab Province, Pakistan. It is part of Tehsil Lawa. You can find Dhurnal at these coordinates: 32°47'60N 72°5'60E. The town was founded around 500 BC by someone named Dharnal.
Learning in Dhurnal
Dhurnal is becoming a hub for education. This means it's a place where many schools and learning centers are located.
Universities and Colleges
A big university called Allama Iqbal International Open University is building a campus in Dhurnal. It's near a spot called Rati Dheri. This new campus was planned to open in mid-2016. It will be the only campus for this university in the entire Talagang District. This is a great step for students in the area!
Schools
The very first private school in this area was Zia Academy. It opened in 1992. This school helped pave the way for many other private schools to open in Dhurnal. This shows how much the community values education.
