Bhaddar

Bhaddar بھدر
Bhaddar
Coordinates: 32.7797518°N 73.9915036°E / 32.7797518; 73.9915036
Country	Pakistan
Province	Punjab
Division	Gujrat
District	Gujrat
Tehsil	Kharian
Government
Elevation	215 m (705 ft)
Time zone	UTC+5 (PST)

Bhaddar is a village in Kharian Tehsil, Gujrat District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located at 31° 56' 30N 74° 2' 47E with an altitude of 215 metres (708 feet)^[1] and is also the chief town of Union Council Bhaddar which is an administrative subdivision of the Tehsil.^[2]

History

Bhaddar is an old village. There is evidence that it was established in the 14th century. Before the independence of Pakistan in 1947, Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs used to live here in harmony. There are still the ruins of pre-independence buildings here.

Demography

The population of Bhaddar is estimated to be in excess of 5,000 and consists mainly of the Bhaddar clan of Jatts. The population is 98.21% Muslim majority.

References

1. "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Bhaddar, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
2. Tehsils & Unions in the District of Gujrat - Government of Pakistan Archived 14 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine