Sialkot District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
ضِلع سيالكوٹ
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Map of Punjab with Sialkot District highlighted
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Headquarters | Sialkot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,016 km2 (1,164 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,893,672 |
| • Density | 1,291.01/km2 (3,343.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Number of Tehsils | 4 |
| Website | www.sialkot.gov.pk |
Sialkot District (Urdu: ضلع سیالکوٹ) is an important district located in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is a region known for its lively culture and history. The main city and the center of the district is Sialkot.
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What is a District?
A district is like a large area or region within a province. It has its own local government that helps manage things like schools, roads, and public services. Think of it as a big neighborhood with many towns and villages. Sialkot District is one of these important areas in Punjab.
Where is Sialkot District?
Sialkot District is found in the northeastern part of the Punjab province in Pakistan. It shares its borders with other districts and even with the country of India. This location makes it a key area for trade and travel.
People and Languages
According to a count in 2017, about 3.9 million people live in Sialkot District. This makes it a busy and populated area. The main languages spoken here are Urdu, which is the national language of Pakistan, and Punjabi, which is the local language of the Punjab province. You might also hear some people speaking English.
How Sialkot District is Divided
For easier management, Sialkot District is divided into smaller parts called Tehsils. Each Tehsil is like a sub-district with its own local administration. There are four Tehsils in Sialkot District:
- Daska Tehsil
- Pasrur Tehsil
- Sambrial Tehsil
- Sialkot Tehsil
Images for kids
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Allama Iqbal was a famous poet and philosopher born in Sialkot.
