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Jaranwala is the second largest Tehsil of Faisalabad in the Punjab province of Pakistan.

The largest towns in Jaranwala are: Khurrianwala, Satyana, Mandi Rurala Road, Lundianwala, Mandi Buchiana. It hosts the largest jute mill in Pakistan. Jaranwala tehsil in Faisalabad district is located on the north bank of the Ravi. There are 300 villages and 2 urban centres in Jaranwala, covering an area of 437,386 acres, with a population of 1,186,514 people, as per the last census. It is home to a Government college.

See also

There is a horse train in Ganga Pur (sub-city of Jaranwala). Thousands of foreigners come every year to enjoy the journey of this special train.

Notable People

  • (Late) Sir Ganga Ram (Civil Engineer, Architect, Philanthropist, Social Worker)
  • Dr. Ganga Singh Dhilloon Ph.D (Khalistan Activist, Ex. Chairman Gurudawara Parbandhak Committee) Washington DC, USA
  • Sir Mahdi Shah
  • Bhaghat Singh
  • Zahid Luqman International Footballer
  • Syed Saqlain Shah (Bhoto Shah) Politician