Pindi Bhikh
Pindi Bhikh پِنڈی بھِکھ | |
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Village | |
| Coordinates: 32°41′51″N 73°16′51″E / 32.6975°N 73.2809°ECoordinates: 32°41′51″N 73°16′51″E / 32.6975°N 73.2809°E Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Jhelum |
| Tehsil | Pind Dadan Khan |
| Union Council | Daulatpur |
| Elevation | 209 m (686 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PKT) |
Pindi Bhikh ([undefined] error: {{lang-xx}}: no text (help)) is a village in the Pind Dadan Khan Tehsil of Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan. It lies approximately 3 kilometres from the historic Nandana Fort.[1]
Geography
Pindi Bhikh is located at 32.6975° N, 73.2809° E, with an elevation of about 209 metres above sea level. It is close to the villages of Pinanwal and Thill Sharif. The village falls under the jurisdiction of the Union Council Daulatpur.
Demographics
The majority of the population belongs to the Awan and Bhikh families. The village is relatively small, and its economy is based on traditional rural livelihoods.
Economy
Agriculture is the main source of income for the residents of Pindi Bhikh. A significant number of people are also employed in the Pakistan Army, continuing a long-standing tradition of military service from the area.
Education
Pindi Bhikh has a government school that provides education up to the eighth class (middle school level). Students seeking higher education typically travel to nearby towns such as Pinanwal or Pind Dadan Khan.
Nearby historical sites
The historic Nandana Fort, associated with the Ghaznavid era and noted by the scholar Al-Biruni, is located only 3 km away from Pindi Bhikh. The fort is a well-known archaeological site in the Salt Range.
Administration
Administratively, Pindi Bhikh comes under the Union Council of Daulatpur, within the Tehsil Pind Dadan Khan, Jhelum District.
References
- ↑ "Pindi Bhikh location". Retrieved 7 September 2025.
See also
- Nandana Fort
- Pind Dadan Khan
- Jhelum District
References
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