Religion
Before independence of Pakistan, Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus and Christians used to live in this ancient village. After independence in 1947, great migration of history took place. Sikhs and Hindus migrated to India and Muslims migrated to Pakistan from India. Now Muslims and Christians live in this village. Although followers of Islam are in majority but all the people live in complete harmony and peace. The majority of population is Muslim. While a significant portion of the population comprises Ahmadis, the followers of Mirza Ghulam Ahmed Qadiani. They belong to the Gujjar clan who migrated from the surrounding villages of Qadian. The local population accepted this new migrant community after 1947.
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