Sadwal
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Sadwal, Chakwal
سدوال | |
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| Sadwal, chakwal | |
 Countryside around Sadwal | |
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| Coordinates: 32°53′0″N 72°50′0″E / 32.88333°N 72.83333°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Region/Division | Rawalpindi division |
| [District] | chakwal |
| Tehsil | Tehsil chakwal |
| Government | |
| • Type | Odherwal |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Postal Code | 48600 |
| Area code | 0543 |
Sadwal is a village located about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Tehsil and District Headquarter Chakwal in Punjab, Pakistan, and approximately 3km from the nearby town of Bhoun.[1] It is one of the oldest villages of Chakwal Tehsil, with a population of around 18,000 people, comprising . There are more than 7000 votes in Sadwal, comprising 2,500 to 3,000 households, and over 7,000 registered voters. Surrounding Sadwal are two significant villages—Bhoun to the west and Odherwal, the capital of the Union Council. The village is home to three prominent mosques: Paki Masjid, Ghousia Masjid, and Masjid Bilal.
The majority of the residents are involved in agriculture, while many work abroad, particularly in Gulf countries, Europe, and a significant number in Hong Kong. The village is well-equipped with a high school for both boys and girls, a government dispensary, a post office, and a bank branch.
The residents of Sadwal primarily speak Punjabi and Urdu, while English is also spoken among fractions of the population.
Educational institutions
[edit]- Government Higher Secondary School Sadwal (boys +Girls).
- Al-Rehman public secondary school Sadwal.
- Al-Noor Scholar Elementary School Sadwal
References
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