Chakwal (Punjabi and Urdu: چکوال) is the capital and main city of Chakwal District, located in Punjab province, Pakistan. It is the 65th largest city in Pakistan. Chakwal is located 90 kilometers south-east of the federal capital, Islamabad, and 270 kilometers from the provincial capital, Lahore.
History
Chakwal is former tehsil of Jhelum District. Chakwal is located in the Dhanni Region of the Potohar in northern Punjab, Pakistan. During the Mutiny of 1857 Chaudharials of Chakwal strengthened the hand of the British Raj by escorting the treasury from Chakwal to Rawalpindi and got the khilats and Jagirs.
Geography
Chakwal’s landscape features the canyons in Thirchak-Mahal. There are man-made and natural lakes around the city in neighbouring communities.
Administration
In addition to being the district headquarters, Chakwal city is also the administrative center of Chakwal tehsil (a subdivision of the district). The Chakwal District is divided into five Tehsils, namely, Kalar-Kahar, Choa Saidan Shah, Talagang, Lawa, and Chakwal itself. The city of Chakwal itself is divided into five Union councils: and Chakwal district is divided into 68 union councils.
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