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Ghota Fatehgarh

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Ghota Fatehgarh
Village
Ghota Fatehgarh
CountryPakistan
ProvincePunjab
Established1800
Incorporated1986
Area
 • Total0.5 km2 (0.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Postal code span
Area code0542

Ghota Fatehgarh is one of the oldest villages of the Narowal District.

History

File:Narowal Road Ghota Fateh Garh.jpg
Narowal Road, Ghota Fatehgarh

The village was populated in early 1800 B.C by a woman named Ghotam Rakhi. It was originally called Ghota and eventually "Fateh Garh". Later it's name was registered by the district government as Ghota Fatehgarh. It is a main shopping center for nearby area.

Etymology

There are several theories as to the origin of the name. The most famous of them is that it was named after Ghotam Rakhi who lived there. The village Is located apprimately 6–7 km from Narowal. It is on the Ravi River about 8–9 km from the Indian border. The village has rice and wheat as its main agricultural products.

Demographics

Languages

Languages spoken in the Village are:

Other Languages include:

List of educational institutions

  • Govt. Higher Secondary School For Boys
  • Govt. Higher Secondary school For girls
  • Iqra Public model school
  • Dare Arqam School (Madina Branch)
  • City School System

Credit: Ammar Ahmed

References