Jhang


Jhang is the capital city of Jhang District, in the central portion of the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Situated on the east bank of the Chenab river, it is the 18th largest city of Pakistan by population. It is known for the Shrine of Pir Abdul Rehman shrine of Sultan Bahu and Heer and Ranjha's Tomb.

History

Under the British Raj, the towns of Jhang and Mighiana, lying apart, became a joint municipality, then known as Jhang-Maghiana.
Maghiana lies on the edge of the highlands, overlooking the alluvial valley of the Chenab, while the older town of Jhang occupies the lowlands at its foot.

Geography

Jhang is situated at the East bank of Chenab which has confluence with Jhelum at Trimmu Barrage near the town of Athara Hazari. The city was endangered in the 2014 floods but it was not flooded as the flood water was redirected towards Athara Hazari.

Demographics

The population of city in 1998 Census of Pakistan was recorded as 293,366. According to the 2017 Census of Pakistan, the population of city had risen to 414,131 with a growth of 41.17% in 19 years.

Administration

Jhang Saddar is the administrative center of Jhang Tehsil. The tehsil itself is divided into 55 Union councils.

Education

Jhang Sadr is a city in Punjab, Pakistan. It is located 31.27 latitude and 72.33 longitude and it is situated at elevation of 158 meters above sea level.