Sargodha Division

Division in Punjab, Pakistan
Sargodha Division
سرگودھا ڈویژن
Division
Sargodha Division in Punjab
Sargodha Division in Punjab
Coordinates: 32°10′N 72°30′E / 32.167°N 72.500°E / 32.167; 72.500
Country Pakistan
ProvincePunjab, Pakistan Punjab
CapitalSargodha
Established1960
Districts2
Government
 • TypeDivisional Administration
 • Divisional CommissionerDr Irshad Ahmed
 • Regional Police OfficerN/A
Area
 • Total26,360 km2 (10,180 sq mi)
Elevation
155 m (509 ft)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total9,591,275
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Postal code
40100 (Sargodha)
41000 (Khushab)
Dialling code048 (Sargodha)
0454 (Khushab)
Websitesargodhadivision.punjab.gov.pk

Sargodha Division is an administrative division of Punjab province, Pakistan. Sargodha city is the capital of the division. Divisions are the third tier of government below the federal and provincial levels.

In 2000, local government reforms abolished administrative divisions and raised the districts to become the new third tier of government.[1] But in 2008, the division system was restored again after the restoration of democratic government system.[2]

Districts

It consists of the following districts:

  • Sargodha
  • Khushab

In 2023, Mianwali and Bhakkar District shifted to newly established Mianwali Division.

Demographics

According to 2023 census, Sargodha division had a population of 9,591,275.[3]

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ^ "Local government debate". Dawn. 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  2. ^ "History | Sargodha Division". sargodhadivision.punjab.gov.pk. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  3. ^ https://www.pbs.gov.pk/sites/default/files/population/2023/tables/punjab/pcr/table_1.pdf [bare URL PDF]
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Neighbourhoods of Sargodha
Administrations: Sargodha Division and Sargodha District
Tehsils
CitiesTowns & councilsLocalities
Website: Sargodha District at NRB


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