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The '''Rakh Branch Canal''' originates from the [[Lower Chenab Canal]]. The main areas to which it supplies water is [[Hafizabad]], [[Nankana Sahib]] and [[Faisalabad]] in [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] province of [[Pakistan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paktourismportal.com/gogera-canal/|title=Gogera Canal|first=Web|last=Desk|website=paktourismportal.com|access-date=3 July 2022}}</ref> |
The '''Rakh Branch Canal''' originates from the [[Lower Chenab Canal]]. The main areas to which it supplies water is [[Hafizabad]], [[Nankana Sahib]] and [[Faisalabad]] in [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] province of [[Pakistan]]. A total of 283 Villages situated and their subsequent land is irrigated through Rakh Branch.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paktourismportal.com/gogera-canal/|title=Gogera Canal|first=Web|last=Desk|website=paktourismportal.com|access-date=3 July 2022}}</ref> |
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The canal was dug in 1892 during [[Presidencies and provinces of British India|British India]] colonial rule. The Rakh Branch originates from canal [[Lower Chenab Canal|Lower Chenab]]. And Lower Chenab comes out from [[Khanki Headworks|Head Khanki]] at the river [[Chenab River|Chenab]]. It passes and produces tributaries in three districts such as [[Hafizabad]], [[Nankana Sahib]] and [[Faisalabad]]. |
The canal was dug in 1892 during [[Presidencies and provinces of British India|British India]] colonial rule. The Rakh Branch originates from canal [[Lower Chenab Canal|Lower Chenab]]. And Lower Chenab comes out from [[Khanki Headworks|Head Khanki]] at the river [[Chenab River|Chenab]]. It passes and produces tributaries in three districts such as [[Hafizabad]], [[Nankana Sahib]] and [[Faisalabad]]. |
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Many famous towns are situated at near the Rakh Branch such as [[Safdarabad]], [[Sangla Hill Tehsil|Sangla Hill]], [[Salarwala]], [[Chak Jhumra]], [[Gatwala Wildlife Park|Gatwala]], [[Abdullahpur, Faisalabad|Abdullahpur]] and [[Faisalabad]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paktourismportal.com/rakh-branch-canal/|title=Rakh Branch Canal|first=Web|last=Desk|website=paktourismportal.com|access-date=3 July 2022}}</ref> The canal ends at [[Samundri]]. A total of |
Many famous towns are situated at near the Rakh Branch such as [[Safdarabad]], [[Sangla Hill Tehsil|Sangla Hill]], [[Salarwala]], [[Chak Jhumra]], [[Gatwala Wildlife Park|Gatwala]], [[Abdullahpur, Faisalabad|Abdullahpur]] and [[Faisalabad]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paktourismportal.com/rakh-branch-canal/|title=Rakh Branch Canal|first=Web|last=Desk|website=paktourismportal.com|access-date=3 July 2022}}</ref> The canal ends at [[Samundri]]. |
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A total of 283 Villages situated and their subsequent land is irrigated through Rakh Branch. All of these villages name end with R.B (Rakh Branch) and start with the no of mogha (source of water point from canal) like 1 RB Prokian, 59 RB Warian, 103 RB Phalahi Wala, 213 RB Susan etc. |
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Revision as of 05:35, 28 May 2024
| Rakh Branch Canal نہر رکھ برانچ | |
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| Specifications | |
| Length | 85 miles (137 km) |
| Status | Open |
| History | |
| Construction began | 1892 |
| Geography | |
| Start point | Lower Chenab Canal, few kms away from the Sukheki |
| End point | Samundari |
| Branch of | Lower Chenab Canal |
The Rakh Branch Canal originates from the Lower Chenab Canal. The main areas to which it supplies water is Hafizabad, Nankana Sahib and Faisalabad in Punjab province of Pakistan. A total of 283 Villages situated and their subsequent land is irrigated through Rakh Branch.[1]
The canal was dug in 1892 during British India colonial rule. The Rakh Branch originates from canal Lower Chenab. And Lower Chenab comes out from Head Khanki at the river Chenab. It passes and produces tributaries in three districts such as Hafizabad, Nankana Sahib and Faisalabad.
Many famous towns are situated at near the Rakh Branch such as Safdarabad, Sangla Hill, Salarwala, Chak Jhumra, Gatwala, Abdullahpur and Faisalabad.[2] The canal ends at Samundri.
A total of 283 Villages situated and their subsequent land is irrigated through Rakh Branch. All of these villages name end with R.B (Rakh Branch) and start with the no of mogha (source of water point from canal) like 1 RB Prokian, 59 RB Warian, 103 RB Phalahi Wala, 213 RB Susan etc.
References
- ^ Desk, Web. "Gogera Canal". paktourismportal.com. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Desk, Web. "Rakh Branch Canal". paktourismportal.com. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
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