Shakargarh Tehsil

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Shakargarh Tehsil, Administrative division in Punjab, Pakistan

Shakargarh Tehsil spans across 835 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 268 meters in the Narowal District of Punjab.

Originally part of Gurdaspur district, this tehsil became the only region from that area to join Pakistan during the 1947 partition of British India.

The population of 674,223 residents includes major tribes such as Gujjar, Ansari, Pathan, Jatt, and Rajput, maintaining their distinct traditions and customs.

The region maintains numerous educational facilities, contributing to its status as the area with the highest literacy rate in Pakistan at 97.6 percent.

Pakistan Standard Time references this tehsil as a fundamental timekeeping point, marking its geographical significance within the national framework.

Location: Narowal District

Capital city: Shakargarh

Elevation above the sea: 268 m

GPS coordinates: 32.25000,74.90000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:44

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