Jand Tehsil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jand Tehsil
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 Jand Tehsil
Location in Pakistan
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Attock |
| Union Councils | 13 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Website | www.attockonians.com |
Jand Tehsil is one of the six main subdivisions, called tehsils, of Attock District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. A tehsil is like a smaller administrative area within a larger district, helping to manage local towns and villages.
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How Jand Tehsil is Managed
Jand Tehsil is divided into 12 smaller areas known as Union Councils. These councils help local people make decisions and manage their communities. Here are the Union Councils in Jand Tehsil:
- Basal
- Chhab
- Jaba
- Jand
- Khunda
- Langar
- Mukhad
- Nara
- Pindsultani
- Saghri
- Tarap
- Thatta
Interesting Places in Jand Tehsil
Thatta Village: A Place with History
The village of Thatta in Jand Tehsil is a very old and important place in the Attock District. Some people believe it was founded by a famous ruler named Sher Shah Suri. Others think it might be even older, possibly from the time of Alexander the Great's travels. Today, a family called the Khattar family from this village is known for helping the country and the region grow.
Mukhad Village: A Special Shrine
The village of Mukhud (also called Makhad) is home to a famous local shrine. This is a special place of worship for followers of Sufism, a peaceful branch of Islam. Many people visit this shrine, known as the Peer-e-Mukhud (The Saint of Mukhud), to show their respect and pray.
Saghri Village: Home of the Pathans
The village of Saghri (or Sagri) is where a group of 'Sagri Pathans' live. These are settlers from the Khattak tribe of the Pashtun people. They came from their original homeland across the Indus River many centuries ago and made Saghri their home. These Pathans are well known for their active role as soldiers, first in the British Indian Army and now in the Pakistan Army.
Khunda Village: Birthplace of a Leader
The village of Khunda was the birthplace of Malik Allahyar Khan (1927-2008). He was a well-known political personality from the Punjab (Pakistan) and a member of parliament. He belonged to the Jodhra tribe.
