Sargodha Division
Not to be confused with Sargodha District.
| Sargodha Division سرگودھا | |
|---|---|
| Division | |
 | |
| Coordinates: 32°10′N 72°30′E / 32.167°N 72.500°ECoordinates: 32°10′N 72°30′E / 32.167°N 72.500°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Capital | Sargodha |
| Established | 1954 |
| Districts | 4 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Division |
| • Divisional Commissioner | Mr. M. Asif Khan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26,360 km2 (10,180 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 8,000,000 |
| • Density | 300/km2 (790/sq mi) |
| Combined population of all Districts of Sargodha | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
| Postal code | 40100 |
| Dialling code | 048 |
Sargodha Division is an administrative division of Punjab Province, Pakistan. Before October 2008, divisional system was abolished by the reforms of 2000 the third tier of government.
At abolition it contained the following districts:[1]
| District | Population |
|---|---|
| Sargodha | 4,300,000 |
| Khushab | 1,100,000 |
| Bhakkar | 1,000,000 |
| Mianwali | 1,500,000 |
Destinations
Notable people
- Abdul Wahab Uclwala
References
- ↑ Divisions/Districts of Pakistan
Note: Although divisions as an administrative structure has been abolished, the election commission of Pakistan still groups districts under the division names
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