Pakhwal

History

It was founded in 963. Pakhwal is divided into two parts; the first part, Pakhwal Khass is situated slightly near to the main road, the second part is called Tawakkul pur pakhwal near the famous river Jehlum. The location of both villages is near fertile soils due to the availability and easy access of water from the river.

The main two tribes in Pakhwal are Rajputs and Jatts both consider themselves to belong to high castes; although, Islamically, castes are only for recognition and identity not for superiority the most superior and greatest in the sight of Allah azzawajalla is the one who is better in terms of piety and TAQWA. Although there was a lot of competition historically, over generations due to the prevalence of Islamic knowledge and departure of Hindus and Sikhs after the independence, neither of the castes predominately consider themselves better than each other, but this only depends on a person's piety, humbleness and individual respect and esteem in society. However, amongst the elders this notion of caste superiority may still remain and is transferred through generations. Both castes of people are believed to live happily with good understanding although some tension may occur rarely not particularly over socially constructed caste system.

Famous Personalities

Raja Naveed Zaman Khan Lt.General (Corps Commander of Lahore) , Colonel Raja Zaman Khan ,

Nawab Maharaja Mohammad Hassan Ali Khan Late , Nawab Maharaja Mohammad Kala Khan Late , Nawabzada Raja Mohammad Dilawar Khan Late , Nawabzada Raja Mohammad Aslam Khan Late , Raja Mohammad Khan Late , Raja Ansar Mahmood , Raja Kamyab Khan , Nawabzada Raja Rab Nawaz Khan , Nawab Maharaja Mohammad Adam Ali Khan

Geographic coordinates

32 56 N, 73 44 E Map reference: Asia Area:

total: 3.97 km² land: 3.5 km² water: 0.47 km² Area - comparative:

slightly larger than Monaco

Land boundaries:

total: 6 km border villages: Bela 2 km, Kiri 1.2 km, Pind Ratwal 2.4 km,Katrili 0.3 km,chitti 0.1 km Coastline: 1.83 km

Climate:

modified continental with mild winters, cool summers

Terrain

Mostly gently rolling uplands with broad, shallow valleys; uplands to slightly mountainous in the north; steep slopes.

Elevation extremes:

Natural resources: iron ore (no longer exploited), arable land

Land use:

Natural hazards: flooding, earthquakes, landslides, erosion

Environment - current issues: air and water pollution, soil pollution of farmland

Demographics

Population: 4,086 (July 2008 est.)

Age structure:

Total fertility rate: 1.78 children born/woman (2008 est.)

HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate: 0% (2008 est.)

Nationality: Pakistani – known as Pakhwalies in Pakistan

Ethnic groups: 80% choudharies, 11.9% kashmiries, 4,5% arayans, 2.2 Masalies, 1.4 others

Religions: sunnies 99.3%,Shiaz 0.6%, Others 0.1%

Languages: Punjabi (local language), Urdu (administrative language), English (administrative language)

Literacy:

Local holiday: Annual anniversary of peer Said Balak

Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal and compulsory

Economy

This stable, high-income economy, benefits from its high percentage of persons abroad, so their remittances help boost its economy, also it is famous in surroundings for its manufacturings.

7.17 million (2008 est.) GDP - real growth rate:

3.5% (2008 est.) GDP - per capita (PPP):

$201 (2007 est.) GDP -