Sargodha District

Sargodha District encompasses 5,854 square kilometers of agricultural land divided into seven administrative regions called tehsils with Sargodha city as its capital.

The district, established in 1893 as Shahpur District, received its current name in 1960 when the administrative headquarters moved to Sargodha city.

The population of 4.3 million people primarily speaks Punjabi, with 90 percent using it as their first language, while Urdu and Pashto serve as secondary languages.

The district maintains a literacy rate of 66.73 percent, with educational institutions spread across its seven tehsils: Bhalwal, Bhera, Kot Momin, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Shahpur, and Silanwali.

The district produces substantial quantities of citrus fruits, particularly kinnow oranges, contributing to its recognition as a global center for citrus cultivation.

Location: Sargodha Division

Capital city: Sargodha

Website: http://sargodha.gop.pk

GPS coordinates: 32.08000,72.67000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56