Chotala
Village in Punjab, Pakistan
Chotala چوٹالہ | |
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Village | |
32°49′4.2168″N 73°34′38.1″E / 32.817838000°N 73.577250°E / 32.817838000; 73.577250 | |
Country | Pakistan |
Province | Punjab |
District | Jhelum |
Tehsil | Jhelum |
Union Council | Chotala |
Post Office | Chotala |
Government | |
• Type | Union Council |
Elevation | 257 m (843 ft) |
Population (2017)[1] | |
• Total | 6,244 |
• Estimate (2023) | 6,856 |
Time zone | UTC+5 (PKT) |
Chotala (Urdu: چوٹالہ), is a village in the Jhelum District of Punjab, Pakistan. It serves as the central hub for the Chotala union council within Jhelum Tehsil,[2] positioned 18.19 kilometers southwest of Jhelum city and 56 kilometers northeast of Pind Dadan Khan.[3]
Etymology
Chotala is a surname of Hindu origin, likely serving as the namesake for the village. However, there are no individuals in the village bearing that surname.[4]
Geography
Chotala is located in the central part of Jhelum Tehsil, in proximity to the border of Dina Tehsil, within the plains between the Jhelum River and the Salt Range.[5]
Demographics
Historical population | ||||
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Census | Pop. | Time span (yrs) | %± | Annual RoG %± |
1951 | 1,070 | — | — | — |
1961 | 1,391 | 10 | 30% | 2.66% |
1972 | 2,145 | 11 | 54.21% | 4.02 |
1981 | 2,417 | 9 | 12.68% | 1.34% |
1998 | 4,647 | 17 | 92.26% | 3.92% |
2017 | 6,244 | 19 | 34.37% | 1.57% |
2023 (est) | 6,856 | 6 | 9.8% | 1.57% |
Sources[1][6][7] |
References
- ^ a b "Jhelum District Population of Cities, Towns and Villages 2017-2018". PoliticsPK. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Tehsil Jhelum (Jhelum District) Street Guide and Map". Streets of Pakistan. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Distance". SunEarthTools.com. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Chotala Surname". Forebears. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Tehsil Dina (Jhelum District) Street Guide and Map". Streets of Pakistan. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Population of Mauzas, 1951-81 Censuses". Population Census Organisation, Statistics Division, Government of Pakistan. 1987. Retrieved 22 December 2023. Page 23
- ^ "1998 District Census Report of Jhelum". Population Census Organisation, Statistics Division, Government of Pakistan. 1999. Retrieved 22 December 2023. Page 242
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Neighbourhoods of Jhelum
Administration: Jhelum District
- Dina
- Jhelum (capital)
- Pind Dadan Khan
- Sohawa
- Adrana
- Badlot
- Boken
- Chak Jamal
- Chak Khasa
- Chak Shadi
- Chotala
- Darapur
- Daulatpur
- Dhanyala
- Dharyala Jalap
- Domeli
- Garh Mahal
- Gharibwal
- Gharmala
- Golepur
- Gujjar
- Haranpur
- Jajial
- Jalalpur Sharif
- Jhelum Cantonment
- Kala Gujran
- Kandwal
- Khewra
- Khukha
- Kohali
- Kotla Faqir
- Lehri
- Lilla
- Ludhar
- Madu Kalas
- Monan
- Mughalabad
- Nagial
- Nakka Khurd
- Nara
- Pail Bane Khan
- Pandori
- Phulrey Sydan
- Pind Matay Khan
- Pind Sawika
- Pindi Saidpur
- Sanghoi
- Sauwal
- Sohan
- Sultanpur
- Tobah
- Aadowal
- Abdullahpur
- Ahmedabad
- Aima Bari
- Ajmair Sharif
- Ather
- Bhelowal
- Bishan Daur
- Bugga
- Bura Jungle
- Baghanwala
- Chan Pur
- Chak Ali Shah
- Chak Hamid
- Chak jani
- Chakri
- Chakri Rajgan
- Choran
- Shereen abad Dandot RS
- Dhok Mughal Pathaan
- Dhok Padhal
- Dhudhi Phapra
- Gatiali
- Ghazi Nara
- Hattar Jhelum
- Jakkar
- Jutana
- Kaslian
- Kora
- Kantrili
- Mamyan
- Mirza Pur
- Mirza Abad
- Motian
- Muftian
- Naich
- New Jhang
- Noor Pur Sayedan
- Nougran Shareef
- Nathial
- Pakhwal
- Pipli Jhelum
- Pither Kalan
- Pither Nadi
- Potha
- Raiya Chak Maddu
- Saroba
- Shamaspur
- Sihotra
- Saghar Pur
- Sodian Gujar
- Thallah Chaudrian
- Thill
- Wagh
Website: Jhelum District at NRB