Jhelum District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jhelum
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| Nickname(s):
Land of Martyrs and Warriors
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Capital | Jhelum city |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,587 km2 (1,385 sq mi) |
| Population
(2006)
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| • Total | 1,103,000 |
| • Density | 261/km2 (680/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Jhelum District (Urdu: ضلع جہلم) is a region in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is known for being a place where many brave soldiers come from. Because of this, it is often called the city of soldiers or the land of martyrs and warriors.
The district stretches from the Jhelum River almost to the Indus River. Important natural resources found here include salt, which is mined at the Mayo mine in the Salt Range. There are also two coal mines, which are the only ones in the province. These mines provide coal for the North-Western railway. The main place for trading salt is Pind Dadan Khan.
Jhelum District is located in the northern part of the Punjab province. It shares borders with Sargodha to the south and Gujrat and the Jhelum River to its south and east. To the west is Chakwal, to the east is Mirpur, and to the north is Rawalpindi.
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How Jhelum District is Managed
Jhelum District covers an area of about 3,587 square kilometers (1,385 square miles). It is divided into four smaller administrative areas called tehsils. These are Jhelum, Sohawa, Pind Dadan Khan, and Dina.
These four tehsils are further divided into 53 Union Councils, which are like local community groups. The main city in the district is Jhelum city.
People of Jhelum District
The number of people living in Jhelum District has grown over time. According to the 2017 census, the total population was 1,222,650 people. This included 601,964 males, 620,636 females, and 50 transgender individuals. The population grew by about 1.41% each year between 1998 and 2017.
In 1998, there were 936,957 people in Jhelum District. This meant there were about 261 people living in every square kilometer. Jhelum District is known for its high literacy rate, which means many people can read and write. In 2006, about 79% of the people in Jhelum could read and write. This is one of the highest rates in Pakistan.
The Human Development Index (HDI) for Jhelum is 0.770. This is a measure of how well people are doing in terms of health, education, and living standards. Jhelum's HDI is the highest in Pakistan, after Karachi.
Languages Spoken in Jhelum
Most people in Jhelum District speak Punjabi. The official written language used is Urdu. Some people also speak different types of Punjabi, such as Mirpuri Punjabi or Pothohari.
Weather in Jhelum
The weather in Jhelum District can be quite extreme. Winters are very cold, and summers are very hot. The amount of rain that falls each year is usually between 48 and 69 millimeters.
| Climate data for Jhelum, Pakistan | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 20 (68) |
22 (72) |
27 (81) |
33 (91) |
38 (100) |
40 (104) |
36 (97) |
34 (93) |
35 (95) |
33 (91) |
28 (82) |
21 (70) |
31 (87) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 5 (41) |
8 (46) |
12 (54) |
18 (64) |
22 (72) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
25 (77) |
23 (73) |
17 (63) |
10 (50) |
6 (43) |
16 (62) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 34 (1.3) |
50 (2) |
60 (2.4) |
36 (1.4) |
32 (1.3) |
52 (2) |
237 (9.3) |
221 (8.7) |
78 (3.1) |
12 (0.5) |
10 (0.4) |
30 (1.2) |
85.2 (32.2) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Schools and Colleges
Jhelum District has many educational institutions for students of all ages. Some of these include:
- Army Public School and College
- FG Intermediat College
- Fauji Foundation Model School & College
- Govt. Degree College
- Govt. College. G.T. Road
- Govt. College for Women
- Govt. College of Commerce
- Research Girls College Kala Gujran
- Jinnah Law College
- M.A. Jinnah College of Commerce & Computer Science
- PICS
- Presentation Convent School
- Jhelum Homeopathic Medical College
- SLS College
Places to Visit
Famous People from Jhelum
Many notable people have come from Jhelum District, including:
- Muhammad Akram, a brave soldier who received the Nishan-e-Haider award.
- Asif Nawaz, a former Chief of Army Staff for Pakistan.
- Ghazanfar Ali Khan, an important leader in the Pakistan Movement.
- Ch. Altaf Hussain, a former Governor of Punjab, Pakistan.
Images for kids
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A masjid on Jhelum-Pind Dadan Khan Road
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The River Jhelum below the bridge beside Jhelum City
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A small masjid made of salt bricks inside the Khewra salt mine complex
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The fine horse and riders of the Jhelum tract
