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Bhagwal, Gujrat
Village in Punjab, Pakistan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bhagwal[a] Urdu pronunciation: [bhɑːgˌwɑːl] ⓘ (Punjabi, Urdu: بھگوال) is a village and union council of Kharian Tehsil, Gujrat District, in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Bhagwal is approximately 131 kilometres (81 mi) from the national capital Islamabad.[3][4]
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Geography and transportation
Bhagwal[5] is located near key transportation routes Grand Trunk Road and the under-construction M-12 (Kharian-Sialkot) motorway,[6] and connects to Al Mudassar Chowk via a link road.[7] Nearby villages[8] are Guliana, Golra Hashim, Kotla Haji Shah, Jhantla, Shorian, Dham Dhal Gujjar Lammay Chak Bakhtawar and Jand Sharif.[9]
The village falls under the revenue limits of Kanungoi Circle Kharian and Patwar Circle Bhagwal.[10] a Kanungoi Circle is headed by a Kanungo (also Qanungo[11][12]) and a Patwar Circle is headed by a Patwari, (Punjabi,Urdu: پٹواری).[13]
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Demographics and economy
According to the 2017 Pakistani census, 96.50% of the population spoke Punjabi, the main language of Bhagwal.[14]Urdu, the national language, is spoken widely while English is spoken by educated elite.[15]
Most peoples from Bhagwal have agriculture businesses here which are the backbone of the economy.[16] The principal crops are wheat, maize, rice, sugarcane and vegetables.[17]
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Landmarks and education
Bhagwal has 6 mosques.[18]
Bhagwal has four government and two private schools, which cater to the needs of the students from the village and the surrounding areas.[19] The schools offers courses in Urdu, English, mathematics, science, and social studies. The schools also organize various co-curricular and extracurricular activities, such as sports, debates, quizzes, and cultural programs. [20] The village has produced many eminent scholars, teachers, doctors, Army officers, engineers, lawyers, and other professionals, who have contributed to the development of the country and around the world.[21]
- Govt High School Bhagwal (Boys)[22][23]
- Government Elementary School Bhagwal [24](Boys)
- Government High School Bhagwal (Girls)[25]
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