Khairpur, Chakwal facts for kids

Khairpur is a village in the Punjab Province of Pakistan. Its old name was Khardehr. It is also a union council, which is a local administrative area. Khairpur is part of the Chakwal District and the Kalar Kahar Tehsil. A big company called DG Khan Cement has a factory here. In 2007, this factory made over 2 million metric tonnes of clinker, which is a key material for making cement.

Where is Khairpur Located?

Khairpur is about 10 kilometers east of the Kallar Kahar motorway exit. It is on the road that leads to Choa Saiden Shah. This village is very old and well-known in the Kahoon valley. It is home to the Awan people.

Important Places in Khairpur

Khairpur is the main center for its Union Council. It has important facilities for the community.

• There is a high school for boys.
• There is also a high school for girls.
• The village has a Basic Health Unit. This is a place where people can get basic medical care.

What People Do for Work

For a long time, the main jobs for people in Khairpur were farming and serving in the Army. Today, many people from the village also work in other government jobs. These include teaching, working in medical fields, and running their own businesses.

Khairpur's History

The village's name was changed from Khardare to Khairpur in 1947. You can find more details about the village's past in old records. For example, the Civil and Military Gazette of Jhelum District has information. Before 1985, Khairpur was part of Jhelum District. It belonged to the Pind Dadan Khan Tehsil.

Heroes of Khairpur

Many brave people from Khairpur fought in the First and Second World Wars. One famous hero was Major Shah Nawaz Shaheed. He received a special award called "Sitar-e-Jurrat" for his bravery. This was during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. To remember him, a road in Karachi was named after him.