Language
As per the 1998 census of Pakistan, the following are the demographics of the Jehlam district, by spoken language:
- Punjabi language: 96.6%
- Other: 3.4%
Inhabitants of Jhelum District speak a great variety of Punjabi dialects:
- Majhi or standard (in Jehlum city)
- Pothohari (Northern and Western Side),
- Shapuri (east side along the river and parts of Tehsil Pind dadan khan)
- Dhani (western side along Chakwal).
- Thlochi (parts of Tehsil Pind dadan khan)
Among other languages Urdu is spoken and understood by most of the population.
English is also understood and spoken by the educated elite.
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