Kharian Tehsil, Administrative division in Gujrat Division, Pakistan
Kharian Tehsil is an administrative division in Gujrat that stretches between the Chenab and Jhelum rivers and approaches the foothills of the Pir Panjal. The territory includes 43 union councils linking urban and rural settlements within a single administrative framework.
The region takes its name from the Khari clan of the Gurjars who founded early settlements in this part of Punjab. These ancient settlements provided the foundation for the area's later administrative development and population growth.
The area has deep ties to Norway, with more than 70 percent of Pakistani emigrants there coming from this region. This connection has shaped migration patterns and local identity across families and generations.
The administrative center functions as the hub for public services and official matters across multiple towns and rural areas. Those needing local services should head to the main offices in the central areas where most government departments are located.
Kharian Cantonment, located within the tehsil, houses one of Pakistan's largest military installations featuring modern infrastructure. The facility provides amenities and services that rival those of major urban centers, making it a defining feature of the area.
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