Shah Nikdur
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Shah Nikdur
PTCL Code 048 | |
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  Shah Nikdur
PTCL Code 048 | |
| Coordinates: 31°39′N 72°20′E / 31.650°N 72.333°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Shah Nikdur (Punjabi, Urdu:شاہ نکڈر) is a small town in district of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan on the border between Sargodha and Jhang District. It is 26km away from Sillanwali, and is a part of Sillanwali Tehsil.
Estimated population range of Shah Nikdur is from 50,000 to 60,000 peoples. Most of residents are migrated from India at the time of independence.
Description
The original name of Shah Nikdur was "Rudkin Shah" or "Radkin Shah". The town has a Police Station, Post Office, Railway Station, Telephone Exchange, Civil Hospital, Basic Health Unit and United Bank. A branch canal (Rajbah Norang) of Lower Jehlum Canal irrigates the land of this town. The near by village 157 NB is a great village with a lagre population, there is a grand school of Dar e Arqam 157 NB branch. A grand school of the area providing quality education of the world and islam together, and the teaching of islamic values and norms.
The most-played game here in Shah Nikdur is cricket and volleyball, there is a great craze of volleyball among the youngsters, especially the people of 157 NB are really loved and fond of this game, there is a tremendous talent here in 157 NB, and the town is producing the great players of volleyball .
Agriculture
Rice, Wheat and sugarcane are the town's major crops. A specific & large part of the population is involved in the agricultural sector. The town itself is surrounded by dozens of other small villages called chacks, which increase its attraction for traders and farmers.
Public transport
New Khan Transport Company has launched the best bus service to facilitate the public of this area. This bus runs through in between Shah Nikdur - Lahore via Sillanwali & Sargodha. Keeping in view the remarkable services & punctuality of said transport company, the peoples have named it as "High Court Time".
References
Shah Nikdur(157NB) produced high profile peoples working in public sector, private sector and abroad. Say Dr. Maqsood Ahmed,Ch.Abdul Rashid,Ch. Mohammad Yousaf(Qatar) and many others.