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*Dr. Tariq Mahmood (MBBS) (FCPS) ([[King Edward Medical University|KEMU]])
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*Dr. Farhat Shaheen (MBBS) (Gynaecology) ([[Punjab Medical College|PMC]])
*Dr. Farhat Shaheen (MBBS) (Gynaecology) ([[Punjab Medical College|PMC]])
*Eng. Sarfraz Ahmad (Food Eng.) ([[University of Agriculture, Faisalabad|UAF]])
*Eng. Rana Sarfraz Ahmad (Canada) ([[University of Agriculture, Faisalabad|UAF]])
*Saddiq Ahmed (Education Dept.)
*Saddiq Ahmed (Education Dept.)
*Rana Muhammad Ashraf (Education Dept.)
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*Mukhtar Hussain (MBA)
*Mukhtar Hussain (MBA)
*Muzammal Khan (MBA) (Banker)
*Muzammal Khan (MBA) (Banker)
*Fakhra Sharif (MPhil Env. Science) (UAF)
*Fakhra Sharif (BSc)(M.Phil) (UAF)
*Riffat Sharif (BBA)
*Riffat Sharif (BBA)
*Muhammad Anees (BSCS) (Soft. Eng.) ([[University of Central Punjab|UCP]])
*Muhammad Anees (BSCS) (Soft. Eng.) ([[University of Central Punjab|UCP]])

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كاليکے ناگرہ
Kalekay Nagra
Country Pakistan
ProvincePunjab
DistrictSialkot
TehsilPasrur
Population
 (2014)
 • Total500
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Calling code052

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.

File:Map Kalekay Nagra.jpg
Map Kalekay Nagra
File:Kalekay-Nagra.jpg
Kalekay Nagra

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. Lot of people from Indian Punjab came and satellite 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:

  • Wheat
  • Rice
  • Sugarcane
  • Vegetables

People also have Dairy farming with Buffalo, Cows, Goats and Sheep. Poultry farming and specially hens at home level.

Schools

  • Govt. Primary School for Boys [1]
  • Govt. Middle School for Girls [2]

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.

Notable people from Kalekay Nagra

  • Ustad Ghulam Ali (استاد غلام علی) (singer) [3]
  • Dr. Tariq Mahmood (MBBS) (FCPS) (KEMU)
  • Dr. Farhat Shaheen (MBBS) (Gynaecology) (PMC)
  • Eng. Rana Sarfraz Ahmad (Canada) (UAF)
  • Saddiq Ahmed (Education Dept.)
  • Rana Muhammad Ashraf (Education Dept.)
  • Rana Muhammad Nazir (Education Dept.)
  • Shahid Mehmood Mughal (Educator)
  • Basharat Ahmed (Educator)
  • Nasir Ahmed (Educator)
  • Ghulzar Ahmed (Educator)
  • Mukhtar Hussain (MBA)
  • Muzammal Khan (MBA) (Banker)
  • Fakhra Sharif (BSc)(M.Phil) (UAF)
  • Riffat Sharif (BBA)
  • Muhammad Anees (BSCS) (Soft. Eng.) (UCP)
Photo Gallery Kalekay Nagra
  • Head Marala Ravi Link Canal near Kalekay Nagra
    Head Marala Ravi Link Canal near Kalekay Nagra
  • Canal Water
    Canal Water
  • Canal
    Canal
  • Green Trees
    Green Trees
  • Bats on a Tree. چمگادڑ
    Bats on a Tree. چمگادڑ
  • Green rice fields Kalekay
    Green rice fields Kalekay
  • Green fields view Kalekay
    Green fields view Kalekay
  • Green fields view from canal Kalekay
    Green fields view from canal Kalekay
  • An old dera form Kalekay
    An old dera form Kalekay
  • A small form house Kalekay
    A small form house Kalekay
  • Guava trees Kalekay Nagra
    Guava trees Kalekay Nagra
  • Bamboo plants Kalekay
    Bamboo plants Kalekay
  • Govt Primary School Building Kalekay Nagra
    Govt Primary School Building Kalekay Nagra
  • Govt Primary School for Boys Building Kalekay Nagra
    Govt Primary School for Boys Building Kalekay Nagra
  • A view from roof Kalekay
    A view from roof Kalekay
  • Tebah. A stone located near Kalekay Nagra.
    Tebah. A stone located near Kalekay Nagra.
  • Canal Bridge Kalekay Nagra
    Canal Bridge Kalekay Nagra
  • Canal Tree View Kalekay Nagra
    Canal Tree View Kalekay Nagra

References

  1. ^ GPS KALAYKAY NAGRA "Government of the Punjab", Punjab,09 September 2014.
  2. ^ GGES KALAKAY NAGRA "Government of the Punjab", Punjab,09 September 2014.
  3. ^ Ghulam Ali Ghulam Ali,09 September 2014.
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