Location
Kharian is located almost midway between the Capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad (about 125 km) and provincial capital of Punjab, Lahore (about 145 km). The most northern parts of Greater Kharian lies in front of the beautiful foothills of the Himalaya mountains of Azad Kashmir.
Kharian is located on the Grand Trunk Road (colloquially known as the GT road). This is the road which connects Kharian, all the way from Bangladesh, through India across Pakistan and to Afghanistan. It was used during British Rule to transport goods across South Asia. The main railway line also passes through Kharian, thus providing good transportation to the northern and southern parts of Pakistan.
The closest major cities to Kharian are Jhelum (about 10 miles) and Gujrat (around 20 miles).
Since Kharian is located in the land fringed by the Jhelum and Chenab rivers, there is no shortage of irrigation water and the land is very fertile.
Kharian is known for:
- Raja Muhammad Yunus Chib (Political Personality UK)
- Ch Nasir Ahmed Chappar ( Political Personality)
- Giving rise to notable personalities of Pakistan and South Asia.
- Having the world's second largest army base (cantonment), built during the colonial era.
- A large proportion of Overseas Pakistani citizens with roots in greater Kharian, and have invested in the area.
- Every year Jasn-e-Kharian is celebrated in the month of march.
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