Sunday, December 20, 2009

City

City

Shabir plaza Shandar Chowk
Gumbad wali Masjid

In the past few years, the city has experienced rapid expansion and has become a vibrant economic and cultural center.

The main market area of the city is centered around "Shandar Chowk", "GTS Chowk", "Muhammadi 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 2009 is 172,073[15] and the area of Jhelum is about 22 km2 (8.5 sq mi).

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