Khurd,_Pakistan

Khurd, Pakistan

Khurd, Pakistan

Village in Punjab, Pakistan

Khurd (Urdu: خُورد), is a village in the Jhelum District of Punjab, Pakistan. It is a part of the Chotala union council within Jhelum Tehsil,[2] located 18.19 kilometers southwest of Jhelum city and 56 kilometers northeast of Pind Dadan Khan.[3]

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Etymology

Khurd is a term derived from the Persian language meaning small. In both India and Pakistan, Khurd serves as an administrative designation indicating the smaller segment of a town, village, or settlement, usually added after place names. Nevertheless, in this particular case, Khurd functions independently as the village's name.[4]

Geography

Khurd is situated in the central region of Jhelum Tehsil, nestled in the plains between the Jhelum River and the Salt Range.[5]

Demographics

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Notable people

This village is the birthplace of the Bollywood actor Sunil Dutt.[8]

References

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    "Tehsil Dina (Jhelum District) Street Guide and Map". Streets of Pakistan. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
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    "Population of Mauzas, 1951-81 Censuses". Population Census Organisation, Statistics Division, Government of Pakistan. 1987. Retrieved 24 December 2023. Page 22
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    "1998 District Census Report of Jhelum". Population Census Organisation, Statistics Division, Government of Pakistan. 1999. Retrieved 24 December 2023. Page 232
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    "Love Is The Ultimate Winner". Partridge Publishing India. 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
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