Gakhar Mandi

Ghakhar Mandi (Urdu: گکھڑ) is a city in the Gujranwala District of Pakistan, 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
Ghakhar Mandi
Coordinates: 32°18′N 74°9′E
CountryPakistan
RegionPunjab
DistrictGujranwala
Area
  Total13 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
223 m (732 ft)
Population
  Estimate 
(2017)
225,000
  Density1,237/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Calling code(055)
Number of Union Councils3
Websitehttp://ghakhar.com

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

Notable People

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