Gakhar Mandi

Gakhar
Gakhar Mandi
City
Gakhar is located in Punjab, Pakistan
Gakhar
Gakhar
Location of Gakhar
Gakhar is located in Pakistan
Gakhar
Gakhar
Gakhar (Pakistan)
Gakhar is located in South Asia
Gakhar
Gakhar
Gakhar (South Asia)
Coordinates: 32°18′N 74°9′E / 32.300°N 74.150°E / 32.300; 74.150
CountryPakistan
RegionPunjab
DistrictWazirabad
Area
 • Total
13 km2 (5.0 sq mi)
Elevation
223 m (732 ft)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total
80,320
 • Density1,937/km2 (5,020/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Calling code(055)
Number of Union Councils3
Websiteghakhar.com

Gakhar Mandi (Punjabi: گکھڑ) is a city in the Wazirabad Tehsil of Punjab province in Pakistan. It is located between Wazirabad to the northwest and Gujranwala to the southeast. It is central to 33 villages, and the home of Pakistan's second-largest electrical grid.

Ghakhar Mandi is famous for its hand made industry and floor mats. It is also known for the production of rice, and wheat. It is also home to a historic railway station. Asia's oldest road, the Grand Trunk Road, which was built nearly 500 years ago by Sher Shah Suri passes through this city.

Demographics

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1972 18,175—    
1981 27,789+52.9%
1998 46,249+66.4%
2017 65,517+41.7%
2023 80,320+22.6%
Source:

According to the 2023 Census of Pakistan, the population of Ghakhar reached 80,320, showing steady growth from the 65,517 residents recorded during the 2017 Census. Between 2017 and 2023, the city registered an annual population growth rate of 3.5%. The 2023 demographic structure reflects a gender distribution of 40,467 males (50.4%) and 39,836 females (49.6%).

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "Tehsils & Unions in the District of Gujranwala". National Reconstruction Bureau, Government of Pakistan website. Archived from the original on 28 April 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  2. ↑ "Ghakhar (Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". CityPopulation.de. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
  3. ↑ "Residents of Gakhar Mandi celebrate new COAS appointment (from Gakhar Mandi)". Dawn (newspaper). 27 November 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2023.