Time zone PST (UTC+5) Population 500 (2014) | Tehsil Pasrur Calling code 052 Area code 052 | |
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Kalekay Nagra (Urdu: كاليکے ناگرہ), is a suburban village with a population of around 500 in the Tehsil Pasrur and District Sialkot of Punjab province of Pakistan. Administratively it is located in Union Council Adamkay Nagra. It is located at 32° 19' 12.6408 N 74° 29' 28.2804 E with an altitude of 238 metres (784 feet). The nearest big cities are Sialkot, Pasrur, Daska, Narowal and Gujranwala. Marala-Ravi Link Canal passes near it and used to cultivate its fertile land.
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Name
Before the Partition in British era Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims were living in this town. There was a famous landlord Sikh and local leader. His name was Kali Singh. So, after his name this village was given the name of Kalekay. After Independence 1947 it was renamed Kalekay Nagra. Nagra is a family caste meaning "Snake sitting on a path way".
Brief History
Kalekay Nagra was a very small village before the partition of British India in August 1947. Sikhs and Hindus migrated to India but Muslim families stayed. Many people migrated from Indian Punjab during partition and settled in this village.
Caste
The people of this village belongs to many tribes. Following are well known:
Occupation
The source of income is Agriculture, Government Services, Overseas Jobs, Banking, Football Stitching and Labor work in Factories.
Agriculture
The historical region of Punjab is considered to be one of the most fertile regions on Earth. Both east and west Punjab produces a relatively high proportion of India and Pakistan's food output respectively. Following crops are cultivated in Kalekay Nagra:
People also have Dairy farming with Buffalo, Cows, Goats and Sheep. Poultry farming and specially hens at home level.
Schools
Masque
There are two Masques (Masjid) for Muslims and a Church for Christians.
Sports
Cricket is the most popular sport in Kalekay Nagra. But some young boys also like to play Footbal, Gulli Danda and Kabadi. Swimming is also a famous game here in the nearby canal.