Shakargarh

Shakargarh (Urdu: شکَرگڑھ), the capital of Shakargarh Tehsil, is a city in the north-east of Narowal District, Punjab, Pakistan. It borders Jammu to the north and Sialkot to the west Its literacy rate is more than 85% which is the highest literacy rate tehsil-wise. The city is located at 32°16'0N 75°10'0E and is situated at the west bank of the Ravi River. The Tehsil is administratively subdivided into 35 Union Councils, three of which form the Tehsil capital Shakargarh.

Shakargarh
شکَرگڑھ
Shakargarh
Shakargarh
Coordinates: 32°15′46″N 75°9′30″E
CountryPakistan
ProvincePunjab
DistrictNarowal District
Established1912
Incorporated1912
Area
  Total1,272 km2 (491 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
  Total256,097
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Postal code span
Area code0542
Websitewww.shakargarh.net
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