Country Pakistan District Sialkot Time zone PST (UTC+5) | Province Punjab Tehsil Sambrial Elevation 238 m | |
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Jathekey (urdu: جیٹھیکے) is a village of district Sialkot in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located in the North-West of the Sambrial and lies 2 km away from Sambrial. Jathekey is one of the biggest villages of Sialkot among 161 villages.
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Location
Jathekey is located in North-West of Sambrial and lies 2 km away from north end of Sialkot Lahore Motorway, 4 km away from Sialkot Dry Port and 8 km away from Sialkot International Airport.It is located at 32.16°N 74.40°E.The nearest railway station is 3 km away (Sambrial railway station).Export Processing Zone Is Situated in South Of Village and Famous Stream Nala Palkhu Flows in North of village.
Sectors/Mohalla
Climate
Jathekey is cold during winters and hot and humid during summers. May and June are the hottest months. The temperature during winter may drop to 0 °C. The land is, generally, plain and fertile. Most of the rain falls during the Monsoon season in summer which often results in flooding.
Tribes and clans
The most populous tribe of the Village are the ancient natives Feudal Landlord Jat families Like Ghumman, Cheema, Warraich and Malik families who have been residing here for many years. Other Clans Are Arain, Meow, Gujjar, Mahajir, Kakayzai, Minhas etc.
Union Council Jathekey
Jathekey is capital of UC Jathekey. Total number of registered voters in union council is 11,000. Union council consists of following villages:
Education
Jathekey Has Very Good Literacy rate. It has 1 Government high school for boys and 2 Government primary school for girls, it also has a college and number of private schools and tution academies. Mostly people preferred to study in Sambrial or Sialkot.
Famous Personalities
Religions in Jathekey
Islam Is the major religion in Jathekey, Majority are Sunni.Christians are also present in minority and enjoy same facilities as muslims. Christians also have member seats in union council. Village Has Many Madarasas For Islamic education and Hifz e Quran. There Are 20 Jamiah Masjids, 1 Imam Bargah and 1 Active church.