Jhang District
District Overview
Economic Structure
Trade and Logistics Infrastructure
District Overview
General Information
| District Name | Jhang |
|---|---|
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Province |
Punjab |
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Headquarters |
Jhang City |
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Established |
Jhang City |
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Total Area |
6,166 km² |
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Total Population |
3,065,639 |
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Urban Population |
800,926 |
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Rural Population |
2,264,713 |
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Population Density |
497.2 persons/km² |
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Literacy Rate |
59.45% (Male: 69.09%, Female: 49.14%) |
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Official Language(s) |
Urdu, Punjabi |
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Major Ethnic Groups |
Punjabi, Urdu-speaking |
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Labour force(Male & female) |
1.7 million |
Administrative Divisions
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Tehsils/Talukas |
Jhang, Shorkot, Ahmadpur Sial, 18-Hazari, Garh Maharaja |
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Union Councils |
239 councils |
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Jhang Tehsil |
66 Union Councils |
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Shorkot Tehsil |
54 Union Councils |
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Chiniot Tehsil |
44 Union Councils |
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Athara Hazari Tehsil |
42 Union Councils |
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Garh Maharaja Tehsil |
33 Union Councils |
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Villages |
722 villages |
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Geographical Coordinates |
31°16′10″N 72°18′58″E |
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Topography |
Flat, fertile plains |
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Major Rivers/Lakes |
Chenab River, Jhelum River |
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Climate |
Semi-arid; hot summers, mild winters; average rainfall ~375 mm/year |
Culture and Heritage
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Historical Sites |
Tomb of Heer Ranjha, Shrine of Sultan Bahu |
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Cultural Festivals |
Urs of Sultan Bahu, Heer Ranjha Festival |
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Traditional Crafts |
Handloom weaving, embroidery |
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Cuisine |
Pakistani Traditional food, and Fast Food |
Tourism
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Tourist Attractions |
Tomb of Heer Ranjha, Shrine of Sultan Bahu |
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Accommodation |
Various hotels and guest houses in Jhang City |
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Transport for Tourists |
Buses, taxis, rickshaws, rail connectivity |
Economic Structure
Major Crops and Production
| Crop | Production in ‘000’ tons (2022 23) |
|---|---|
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Wheat |
650,000 |
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Cotton |
185,000 |
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Sugarcane |
170,000 |
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Gram |
130,000 |
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Maize |
16,000 |
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Pulses |
10,000 |
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Oilseed |
15,000 |
Livestock & Dairy Industry
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Livestock & Dairy Industry |
Significant buffalo and cattle population; goats and sheep also common. |
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Fisheries & Horticulture |
Fish farming promoted; horticulture includes citrus, mango, guava, and pomegranate. |
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Agricultural Land Use |
Total area: 1,522,705 acres; Cultivated: Data not specified; Uncultivated: Data not specified. |
Industries Overview
Industry & Manufacturing
- Key Industries & Industrial Clusters:Sugar mills, flour mills, rice mills, textile units, cotton ginning, brick kilns.
MSME Sector Overview
- Presence in textiles, food processing, and support industries.
Large-scale Industries & Key Players
Shakarganj Limited, Ashiana Mills, Najeeb Ahmed Wool Merchant, Wajid Rice Mills, Lucky Rice Mills, Amin Brothers Pole
Trade & Commerce
- Major Markets & Trading Centers:Jhang City, Shorkot, Ahmadpur Sial, 18-Hazari.
- Major Exports:Textiles, sugar, rice, cotton products.
- Major Commodities Traded:wheat, rice, maize, barley, gram, sugarcane, cotton, sunflower, rapeseed, mustard, chickpeas, moong, masoor, maash, mangoes, citrus fruits (oranges and lemons), and guavas
Services Sector
- Banking & Financial Services:Branches of major banks; microfinance institutions present.
- Tourism & Hospitality Industry:Developing sector with hotels and restaurants.
- Education & Healthcare Infrastructure:Multiple schools, colleges, and hospitals across the district.​
Trade and Logistics Infrastructure
Trade and Logistics Infrastructure
Transport
- Transport (Road, Rail, and Air):Connected via metalled roads to neighboring districts; railway lines pass through Jhang; no airport within the district.
- Total:4,132.83 km
- National Highways:Road Networks:
- National highway N-70 (Connects Jhang with other key cities in Punjab, including Multan, Lahore, and Faisalabad)
- National highway N-5 (It passes through the region and connects Jhang to major cities like Lahore, Rawalpindi, and beyond).
Provincial Highways:Â
Faisalabad–Jhang Road
Jhang–Chiniot Road
Jhang–Sargodha Road
Jhang–Toba Tek Singh Road
Jhang–Shorkot–Kabirwala Road
Jhang–Lalian Road
- Sugar Cess Roads:Jhang–Chiniot Road, Jhang–Sargodha Road, and Jhang–Toba Tek Singh Road
- Road Density per sq.km:32 km of road per square kilometer
- Road Density per ‘000’ population:79 kilometers of road per 1,000 people
Educational Institutions
Universities & Colleges
- University of Jhang (UOJ)
- Government Postgraduate College, Jhang
- Chenab College Jhang
- Cadet College Jhang
- Punjab College Jhang
- Virtual University – Jhang Campus
- Allama Iqbal Open University – Regional Campus
- College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CVAS), Jhang
- National Punjab Law College
- Fazaia Degree College, Rafiqui Shorkot Cantt
Notable Schools
- Government Islamia Higher Secondary School Jhang Sadar
- Government High School Pakkay Wala
- Islamic Scientific School, Gojra Road
- I-Soft College of Commerce and Computer Sciences
- Allied School Jhang Campus
- The Smart School, Jhang
- The Lyceum School Jhang
Healthcare Facilities
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Public Hospitals
- District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital, Jhang
- Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital, Shorkot
- Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital, Ahmadpur Sial
- Rural Health Centre (RHC), Athara Hazari
- Rural Health Centre (RHC), Garh Maharaja
- Basic Health Unit (BHU), Kot Lakhnana
- Basic Health Unit (BHU), Mandi Shah Jeewna
Private Hospitals & Clinics
- Al-Shifa Hospital, Jhang
- Ittefaq Hospital, Jhang
- Imran Surgical Hospital
- Mukhtar Awan Hospital
- Zubair Hospital and Maternity Home
- Shifa Medical Complex
- Niazi Medical Complex, Jhang
- Fauji Foundation Dispensary, Shorkot Cantt
- Aslam Hospital and Maternity Home
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Communication
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- Communication: Extensive mobile and internet coverage; postal services available.
- Power Supply & Renewable Energy Potential: Conventional power supply; potential for solar and biogas energy.
- Digital Connectivity & Internet Penetration: High mobile broadband coverage.​
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Investment and Growth Potential Areas
Key Investment Opportunities:Â Agro-processing, textile value chain, renewable energy, infrastructure development, education, and healthcare sectors.
