Kalekay Nagra
كاليکے ناگرہ | |
|---|---|
| Kalekay Nagra | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Sialkot |
| Tehsil | Pasrur |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 500 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Calling code | 052 |
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.
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:
- Mahar (مہر)
- Rajput
- Gujjar
- Nagra (Jat)
- Malik
- Shah (شاہ)
- Mughal (مغل)
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
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 Ahmed (Canada) (UAF)
- Ch. Muhammad Anwar (Social Worker) (Late)
- Rana Nasir Ahmed (Educator) (Social Worker)
- Haji Muhammad Zafarullah
- Saddiq Ahmed (Education Dept.)
- Rana Muhammad Ashraf (Education Dept.)
- Rana Muhammad Nazir (Education Dept.)
- Shahid Mehmood Mughal (Educator)
- Basharat Ahmed (Educator)
- Ghulzar Ahmed (Educator)
- Latif Murad (Police)
- Abdul Ghaffar Chohan (Police)
- Nadeem Chohan (Police)
- Mukhtar Hussain (MBA)
- Muzammal Khan (MBA) (Banker)
- Fakhra Sharif (BSc) (M.Phil) (UAF)
- Riffat Sharif (BBA)
- Muhammad Anees (BSCS) (Soft. Eng.) (UCP)
Gallery
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Head Marala Ravi Link Canal near Kalekay Nagra -
Canal Water -
Canal -
Green Trees -
Bats on a Tree. چمگادڑ -
Green rice fields Kalekay -
Green fields view Kalekay -
Green fields view from canal Kalekay -
An old dera form Kalekay -
A small form house Kalekay -
Guava trees Kalekay Nagra -
Bamboo plants Kalekay -
Govt Primary School Building Kalekay Nagra -
Govt Primary School for Boys Building Kalekay Nagra -
A view from roof Kalekay -
Tebah. A stone located near Kalekay Nagra. -
Canal Bridge Kalekay Nagra -
Canal Tree View Kalekay Nagra
References
- ^ GPS KALAYKAY NAGRA "Government of the Punjab", Punjab,09 September 2014.
- ^ GGES KALAKAY NAGRA "Government of the Punjab", Punjab,09 September 2014.
- ^ Ghulam Ali Ghulam Ali,09 September 2014.