Ghota Fatehgarh
| Ghota Fatehgarh | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Ghota Fatehgarh | |
  Ghota Fatehgarh | |
| Coordinates: 32°05′N 74°47′E / 32.09°N 74.78°ECoordinates: 32°05′N 74°47′E / 32.09°N 74.78°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Established | 1800 |
| Incorporated | 1986 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 km2 (0.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
| Postal code span | 51600 |
| Area code(s) | 0542 |
Ghota Fatehgarh is one of the oldest villages of the Narowal District.
History
Narowal Road, Ghota Fatehgarh
The village was populated in early 1800 B.C by a woman named Ghotam Rakhi. It was originally called Ghota and eventually "Fateh Garh". Later it's name was registered by the district government as Ghota Fatehgarh. It is a main shopping center for nearby area.
Etymology
There are several theories as to the origin of the name. The most famous of them is that it was named after Ghotam Rakhi who lived there. The village Is located apprimately 6–7 km from Narowal. It is on the Ravi River about 8–9 km from the Indian border. The village has rice and wheat as its main agricultural products.
Demographics
Languages
Languages spoken in the Village are:
Other Languages include:
List of educational institutions
- Govt. Higher Secondary School For Boys
- Govt. Higher Secondary school For girls
- Iqra Public model school
- Dare Arqam School (Madina Branch)
- City School System
References
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