Dina, Pakistan
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| Dina | |
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| Dina City | |
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 Dina
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| Coordinates: 33°01′42″N 73°36′04″E / 33.02833°N 73.60111°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Jhelum District |
| Tehsil | Dina Tehsil |
| Area | |
| • Total | 140 km2 (50 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,250 m (4,100 ft) |
| Population (1998) | |
| • Total | 37,000 |
| • Estimate (2008) | 620,000 |
| • Density | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
| Calling code | 0544 |
| Number of Union councils | 2 |
Dina (Urdu: دینہ) is a rapidly expanding commercial town in the Jhelum District of the province of Punjab, Pakistan. It is about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Jhelum City, where there is a junction with the road to the Mangla Dam and Rohtas Fort. The historic Grand Trunk Road passes through the centre of the town. A small industry exists in the city including wood industry, iron industry and marble industry outside from the city. The main source of income of residents of city is foreign income. As a large number of citizens of city are settled in abroad. It is estimated that about 60 percent of people are in foreign countries. Second main source of income is jobs in Pakistan Military. The source of income in surrounding villages is agriculture.
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[edit] Government
In 1977, a municipal committee was established at Dina, but the town's status was changed to an administrative subdivision or tehsil of Jhelum District. The town is divided into 2 Union councils, UC 23 and UC 24.
[edit] Geography
The town is located at 33°1'60N 73°35'60E and has an altitude of 275 metres (905 ft)[1] and has an area of about 21,880 acres (88.5 km2).
[edit] Tribes & Clans
The jatt, Ghakkars, Mughals, Gujjars, Mirzas, Kashmiri Butt and Balouch tribes have the main control over the political activities and they occupy the maximum land of Dina city. The principal tribes are Jatts, Gujjars, Butts, Awan, Bhatti, Chauhans & Janjua Rajputs. Kashmiri based tribes are also settled due to close proximity with Mirpur
[edit] Mohallahas Of the Dina City
- Kiyani Mohallaha
- Domeli Mohallaha
- Khalilabad Mohallaha
- Station Mohallaha
- Naya(New) Mohallaha
- Liaqat Town
- Quaid e Azam Town
- Mahsoom Mohallaha
- Islam Pura Mohallaha
- Mughal abad
- Iqbal Town
- Liaqat Town
[edit] Villages
- Afghanabad
- Bara Giran
- Burha Jungla
- Boharian
- Chak Akah
- Chahmala
- Channi Gujran
- Chakyam
- Chak Abdul Khaliq
- Chak Daria
- Chak Hafizan
- Chittan
- Dhadhowal
- Dhowal
- Dhoke Moka
- Dhok Padhal
- Dhok Rajghan
- Dhok Ranga
- Gaggar Khurd
- Gaggar klan
- Hari
- HARAL
- Jandalah
- Kala Gujran
- kalwantpur
- Kantrila
- Kurlan
- Khojaki
- Khukha
- Maldev
- Mehtah
- Mohal (closest village to Rohtas Fort)
- Motah
- Mota Gharbi
- Muftian
- Nakki
- Nakodar
- Natain
- Pandori
- PirShah Wason
- Pind Jatah
- Rehana
- Rohtas
- Said Husain
- Sagri
- Tamma Ajaib
- Hadali
- Doyan
- Rehana Monda
[edit] Education in City
City is a famous center of secondary education, where a large number of students come from surrounding villages. There are a number of primary schools established from both government and private sector.
[edit] List of High Schools and Colleges in Dina city
- Govt. Higher Secondary School Dina
- Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School Dina
- Govt. Degree College for Boys, G.T. Road Dina
- Govt. Fatima Jinnah Degree College for Girls, G.T. Road Dina
- Govt. High School Miana Mohallah Dina
- Pakistan Grammar School, Mangla Road, Dina
- Govt.high school dina
[edit] Gallery
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A Village in Dina
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Railways Station Dina View 1
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Railway Station Dina View 2
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A Village SadSehan in Dina View 1
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A Village SadSehan in Dina View 2
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A Village PeerShah Wasan Road 2010 View 1
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A Village PeerShah Wasan Road 2010 View 2
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File:Village Rehana Monda
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Coordinates: 33°01′42″N 73°36′04″E / 33.02833°N 73.60111°E
