Jhelum, Historic military city in Punjab, Pakistan.
Jhelum extends along the west bank of the Jhelum River, featuring industrial facilities including tobacco, wood, marble, glass, and flour production centers.
The region marks the location of the Battle of Hydaspes in 326 BCE, where Alexander the Great confronted King Porus at the Jhelum River crossing.
The population of 190,425 residents maintains strong military traditions, with numerous citizens serving in national armed forces throughout generations.
The city connects to Islamabad and Lahore through national highways and railway lines, with a literacy rate of 79 percent among its inhabitants.
The surrounding district contains Pakistan's only operational coal mines in Punjab, supplying materials for the North-Western railway system.
Location: Punjab
Location: Jhelum Tehsil
Elevation above the sea: 233 m
Website: https://mcjhelum.lgpunjab.org.pk
GPS coordinates: 32.92473,73.71939
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
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