Ghota Fatehgarh

Ghota Fatehgarh
Village
Ghota Fatehgarh
Ghota Fatehgarh
Coordinates: 32°05′N 74°47′E / 32.09°N 74.78°E / 32.09; 74.78Coordinates: 32°05′N 74°47′E / 32.09°N 74.78°E / 32.09; 74.78
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

References

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