City
See also: List of cities in Punjab, Pakistan by areaIn the past few years, the city has experienced rapid expansion and has become a vibrant economic and cultural center. The old city has narrow streets and crowded bazaars.
The main market area of the city is centred around "Shandar Chowk", "GTS Chowk", "Muhammooiadi Chowk" and includes "Main Bazaar", "Niya Bazaar", "Raja Bazaar", "Kinari Bazaar", "Sarafa Bazaar", "Chowk-Ehl-e-Hadith" and Soldier Arcade etc. Some of the main roads of Jhelum City are Civil Line, Railway Road, Old GT Road, Kucheri Road, Iqbal Road and Rohtas Road. A cantonment was built during the British rule, which has grown up into a strong Garrison, with an Infantry Division commanded by a Major General.
The estimated population of Jhelum in 2012 is 188,803 and the area of Jhelum is about 22 km2 (8.5 sq mi).
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