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{{Infobox settlement
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| name = Khewra
| name = Khewra
| settlement_type = City and two union councils
| native_name = {{nq|کھیوڑہ}}
| other_name = Khewra - The Kingdom of Salt
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Pakistan
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Jhelum]]
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Jhelum District]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Tehsil]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Pind Dadan Khan]]
| subdivision_type4 = [[Tourist attraction]]
| subdivision_name4 = [[Khewra Salt Mine]]
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| leader_name = [[Janjua Rajput]]
| leader_title1 = [[Leader]]
| leader_name1 = Mahr Jaffar Ali Jaffri, Mahr Farooq Nazar
| leader_title2 = [[Tribes]]
| leader_name2 = Awan, Rajput, Khokhar, Mirza, Malik, Jotania, Phaphra, Mughal
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| established_date = 14 March 1876
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| population_total = 35000
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| elevation_m = 277.48
| elevation_ft = 910.36
| timezone =[[Pakistan Standard Time|PST]]
| utc_offset = +5
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| postal_code_type = [[Postal Code]]
| postal_code = 49060
| area_code = 0544
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| Famous Youtuber = Mohsin Nisar Malik
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| website = http://www.khewra.webs.com
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}}
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'''Khewra''' is the second most populated city of [[Jhelum]] and the neighbor city of [[Pind Dadan Khan Tehsil]] in [[Jhelum District]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] province, [[Pakistan]].<ref name="NRB">[http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=12&dn=Jhelum Tehsils & Unions in the District of Jhelum – Government of Pakistan] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120209043508/http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=12&dn=Jhelum |date=2012-02-09 }}</ref> It is located at 32°38'60N 73°1'0E.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/PK/4/Khewra.html Location of Khewra – Falling Rain Genomics]</ref> The city is administratively subdivided into two [[Union Councils of Pakistan|union councils]]<ref name="NRB"/> and is the location of the [[Khewra Salt Mine]]. The population of [[Khewra]] city is about 35,000.

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| name = Khewra
| native_name = {{lower|0.2em|[[:ur:کھیوڑہ|کھیوڑہ]]}}
| settlement_type = city
| settlement_type = city
| image_skyline = khewra1.jpg
| image_skyline = khewra1.jpg
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| subdivision_name = Pakistan
| subdivision_name = Pakistan
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| subdivision_type1 = [[Subdivisions of Pakistan|Region]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Jhelum]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Districts of Pakistan|District]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Districts of Pakistan|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Jhelum District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Jhelum District|Jhelum]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Tehsil]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Tehsil]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Pind Dadan Khan]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Pind Dadan Khan Tehsil|Pind Dadan Khan]]
| subdivision_type4 = [[Tourist attraction]]
| subdivision_type4 = [[Tourist attraction]]
| subdivision_name4 = [[Khewra Salt Mine]]
| subdivision_name4 = [[Khewra Salt Mine]]
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| parts_type = Subdivisions
| parts_type = Subdivisions
| parts_style = list
| parts_style = list
| p1 = 18 [[Ward (country subdivision)|Wards]]
| p1 = 22 [[Ward (country subdivision)|Wards]]
| p2 = 30 Maher (Gang-man's)
| p2 = 30 Maher (Gang-man's)
| leader_title = Tribal Chief
| leader_title = Tribal Chief
| leader_name = Maher Ghualam Shabbir
| leader_name = Muhammad Sufyan
| leader_title1 = [[Chairman]]
| leader_title1 = [[Chairman]]
| leader_name1 = Maher Farooq Hussnain Nazar (UC-I)
| leader_name1 = Maher Farooq Hussnain Nazar (UC-I)
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| leader_name3 = Great Alexander
| leader_name3 = Great Alexander
| leader_title4 = [[Tribes]]
| leader_title4 = [[Tribes]]
| leader_name4 = Awan, Rajput, Khokhar, Mirza, Malik, Jotania, Phaphra, Mughal
| leader_name4 = Paracha , Awan,Janjua Rajput, Khokhar, Mirza, Malik, Jotania, Phaphra, Mughal
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| area_total_km2 =
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| elevation_footnotes =
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| website = {{URL|http://www.khewra.webs.com}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.khewra.webs.com}}
}}
}}
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'''Khewra''' ([[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] / {{langx|ur|{{nq|کھیوڑہ}}}}) is the second most populated city of [[Jhelum District]] and the neighbor city of [[Pind Dadan Khan]] in [[Jhelum District]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]].<ref name="NRB">[http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=12&dn=Jhelum Tehsils & Unions in the District of Jhelum – Government of Pakistan] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120209043508/http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=12&dn=Jhelum |date=2012-02-09 }}</ref> The city is administratively subdivided into two [[Union Councils of Pakistan|union councils]]<ref name="NRB"/> and is the location of the [[Khewra Salt Mine]]. The population of Khewra city is about 35,000 (or 80,000).{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}
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Khewra City is also known as "The Kingdom of Salt" because of rock salt which is 98% pure and natural source of salt in [[Pakistan]] named [[Khewra Salt Mine]]. This is the second largest salt mine in the world. The population of Khewra city is about 80,000. Khewra is known as a tourist city of [[Jhelum District]] because of the Khewra Salt Mine Tourist Resort.

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Khewra City is also known as "The Kingdom of Salt" because of its rock salt which is 98% pure and natural source of salt in Pakistan. Khewra Salt Mine is the second largest salt mine in the world.


==Tourism==
==Tourism==
Khewra City was established in 1876 with the support of the [[British Army]] who occupied on the Land of Khewra before 1947. [[Janjua Rajputs]] tribe was the founder of Khewra.
Khewra City was established in 1876 with the support of the [[British Army]] who occupied on the Land of Khewra before 1947. [[Janjua Rajputs]] tribe was the founder of Khewra.


Khewra Salt Mine{{citation needed|date=September 2017}} was discovered in 1872 by the local family of [[Janjua Rajputs]]. Since 2002, the main tunnel of the mine has been converted into a tourist attraction. Some websites claim 35000-40000 visitors come here every year.{{citation needed|date=September 2017}} In 2003 a major restoration work was carried out at the mines to make it a tourist destination. Decorative light-work was done and some of the salt crystal found here is translucent, meaning it absorbs some light and reflects some.{{citation needed|date=September 2017}} Depending upon the thickness (among other properties), the salt rock glows when lit in many different shades. The tourist attractions inside the mine include [[Assembly Hall]], Pul-saraat, indoor brine ponds, [[Badshahi Mosque]], Sheesh Mahal, Crystal Valley, Minar-E-Pakistan,, Narrow Gauge Electric Railway, [[Pakistan Post]] Office, salt crystal formations and old mining machinery.
[[Khewra Salt Mine]] was reopened in 1872 by a local family of [[Janjua Rajputs]], after the British had wrested control from the Sikhs.<ref name="Sarina Singh">{{Cite book |author=Sarina Singh |author2=Lindsay Brown |author3=Lindsay Brown |author4=Rodney Cocks |author5=John Mock |title=Lonely Planet Pakistan and the Karakoram Highway |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zn8I4qEew9oC&pg=PA138 |access-date=3 April 2012 |edition=7th|date=1 May 2008 |publisher=Lonely Planet |isbn=978-1-74104-542-0 |page=138}}</ref> Since 2002, the main tunnel of the mine has been converted into a tourist attraction. Some websites claim 35000-40000 visitors come here every year.{{citation needed|date=September 2017}} In 2003 a major restoration work was carried out at the mines to make it a tourist destination. Decorative light-work was done and some of the salt crystals found here are translucent, meaning while it absorbs some light, some light pasts through them.<ref>"Description: Nice specimen of translucent grey white cubes of halite" {{Cite web|title=Gallery: Jhelum District, Punjab Province, Pakistan |publisher=MinDat |url=https://www.mindat.org/gl/405707 }}</ref> Depending upon the thickness (among other properties), the salt rock glows when lit in many different shades. The tourist attractions inside the mine include [[Assembly Hall]], Pul-saraat, indoor brine ponds, [[Badshahi Mosque]], Sheesh Mahal, Crystal Valley, Minar-E-Pakistan, Narrow Gauge Electric Railway, [[Pakistan Post]] Office, salt crystal formations and old mining machinery.


Wadi-E-Tober is a "Mini Switzerland of Saltians"{{citation needed|date=September 2017}} located on the way of [[Choa Saidanshah]] City. The valley is almost entirely populated by the Khewra's community in between high mountains.
The valley is almost entirely populated by the Khewra's community in between high mountains.


[[Metha Patan Valley]] is a destination for trekking and hill walking. Metha Patan has a natural waterfall which provides sufficient water to Khewra City. It attracts tourists because of its natural environment.{{citation needed|date=September 2017}} Metha Patan Valley has a potential for mountaineering and rock climbing.{{citation needed|date=September 2017}}
[[Metha Patan Valley]] is a destination for trekking and hill walking. Metha Patan has a natural waterfall which provides sufficient water to Khewra City. It attracts tourists because of its natural environment.{{citation needed|date=September 2017}} Metha Patan Valley has a potential for mountaineering and rock climbing.{{citation needed|date=September 2017}}
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Latest revision as of 09:53, 26 October 2024

Khewra
کھیوڑہ
city
Khewra - Kohistan E Namak
Khewra - Kohistan E Namak
Official seal of Khewra
Seal
Nickname(s): 
Kingdom of Salt, The City of SALTIANS, A Land of Peace
Motto: 
To Spread the Message of Peace
Map
CountryPakistan
RegionPunjab
DistrictJhelum
TehsilPind Dadan Khan
Tourist attractionKhewra Salt Mine
Founded14 March 1876
Subdivisions
List
  • 22 Wards
  • 30 Maher (Gang-man's)
Government
 • Tribal ChiefMuhammad Sufyan
 • ChairmanMaher Farooq Hussnain Nazar (UC-I)
 • ChairmanMaher jaffar Ali jaffri (UC-II)
 • Founder of Khewra Salt MineGreat Alexander
 • TribesParacha , Awan,Janjua Rajput, Khokhar, Mirza, Malik, Jotania, Phaphra, Mughal
Elevation
277.48 m (910.36 ft)
Population
 • Total
80,000
DemonymSaltian
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Postal Code
49060
Area code0544
Websitewww.khewra.webs.com

Khewra (Punjabi / Urdu: کھیوڑہ) is the second most populated city of Jhelum District and the neighbor city of Pind Dadan Khan in Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan.[1] The city is administratively subdivided into two union councils[1] and is the location of the Khewra Salt Mine. The population of Khewra city is about 35,000 (or 80,000).[citation needed]

Khewra City is also known as "The Kingdom of Salt" because of its rock salt which is 98% pure and natural source of salt in Pakistan. Khewra Salt Mine is the second largest salt mine in the world.

Tourism

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Khewra City was established in 1876 with the support of the British Army who occupied on the Land of Khewra before 1947. Janjua Rajputs tribe was the founder of Khewra.

Khewra Salt Mine was reopened in 1872 by a local family of Janjua Rajputs, after the British had wrested control from the Sikhs.[2] Since 2002, the main tunnel of the mine has been converted into a tourist attraction. Some websites claim 35000-40000 visitors come here every year.[citation needed] In 2003 a major restoration work was carried out at the mines to make it a tourist destination. Decorative light-work was done and some of the salt crystals found here are translucent, meaning while it absorbs some light, some light pasts through them.[3] Depending upon the thickness (among other properties), the salt rock glows when lit in many different shades. The tourist attractions inside the mine include Assembly Hall, Pul-saraat, indoor brine ponds, Badshahi Mosque, Sheesh Mahal, Crystal Valley, Minar-E-Pakistan, Narrow Gauge Electric Railway, Pakistan Post Office, salt crystal formations and old mining machinery.

The valley is almost entirely populated by the Khewra's community in between high mountains.

Metha Patan Valley is a destination for trekking and hill walking. Metha Patan has a natural waterfall which provides sufficient water to Khewra City. It attracts tourists because of its natural environment.[citation needed] Metha Patan Valley has a potential for mountaineering and rock climbing.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b Tehsils & Unions in the District of Jhelum – Government of Pakistan Archived 2012-02-09 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Sarina Singh; Lindsay Brown; Lindsay Brown; Rodney Cocks; John Mock (1 May 2008). Lonely Planet Pakistan and the Karakoram Highway (7th ed.). Lonely Planet. p. 138. ISBN 978-1-74104-542-0. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
  3. ^ "Description: Nice specimen of translucent grey white cubes of halite" "Gallery: Jhelum District, Punjab Province, Pakistan". MinDat.
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