Bhaddar Explained

Official Name:Bhaddar
Native Name:بھدر
Mapsize:150px
Pushpin Map:Pakistan
Coordinates:32.7798°N 73.9915°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Pakistan
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Punjab
Subdivision Type2:Division
Subdivision Name2:Gujrat
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Gujrat
Subdivision Type4:Tehsil
Subdivision Name4:Kharian
Leader Name:(Ahmed Fareed Chaudhry)
Elevation M:215
Population As Of:1998
Timezone1:PST
Utc Offset1:+5
Area Code Type:Calling code

Bhaddar is a village in Kharian Tehsil, Gujrat District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located at 31° 56' 30N 74° 2' 47E with an altitude of 215 metres (708 feet)[1] and is also the chief town of Union Council Bhaddar which is an administrative subdivision of the Tehsil.[2]

History

Bhaddar is an old village. There is evidence that it was established in the 14th century. Before the independence of Pakistan in 1947, Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs used to live here in harmony. There are still the ruins of pre-independence buildings here.

Demography

The population of Bhaddar is estimated to be in excess of 5,000 and consists mainly of the Bhaddar clan of Jatts. The population is 98.21% Muslim majority.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.fallingrain.com/world/PK/04/Bhaddar.html Location of Bhaddar - Falling Rain Genomics
  2. http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=10&dn=Gujrat Tehsils & Unions in the District of Gujrat - Government of Pakistan