Khewra, Jhelum

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Khewra
کھیوڑہ
city
Khewra - Kohistan E Namak
Khewra - Kohistan E Namak
Official seal of Khewra
Seal
Nickname(s): 
Kingdom of Salt, The City of SALTIANS, A Land of Peace
Motto(s): 
To Spread the Message of Peace
CountryPakistan
RegionPunjab
DistrictJhelum
TehsilPind Dadan Khan
Tourist attractionKhewra Salt Mine
Founded14 March 1876
Subdivisions
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List
  • 22 Wards
  • 30 Maher (Gang-man's)
Government
 • Tribal ChiefRaja Junaid Iqbal
 • ChairmanMaher Farooq Hussnain Nazar (UC-I)
 • ChairmanMaher jaffar Ali jaffri (UC-II)
 • Founder of Khewra Salt MineGreat Alexander
 • TribesAwan, Rajput, Khokhar, Mirza, Malik, Jotania, Phaphra, Mughal
Elevation
277.48 m (910.36 ft)
Population
 • Total80,000
Demonym(s)Saltian
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Postal Code
49060
Area code(s)0544
Websitewww.khewra.webs.com

Khewra is the second most populated city of Jhelum District and the neighbor city of Pind Dadan Khan in Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan.[1] The city is administratively subdivided into two union councils[1] and is the location of the Khewra Salt Mine. The population of Khewra city is about 35,000 (or 80,000).[citation needed]

Khewra City is also known as "The Kingdom of Salt" because of its rock salt which is 98% pure and natural source of salt in Pakistan. Khewra Salt Mine is the second largest salt mine in the world.

Tourism[]

Khewra City was established in 1876 with the support of the British Army who occupied on the Land of Khewra before 1947. Janjua Rajputs tribe was the founder of Khewra.

Khewra Salt Mine was discovered in 1872 by the local family of Janjua Rajputs.[citation needed] Since 2002, the main tunnel of the mine has been converted into a tourist attraction. Some websites claim 35000-40000 visitors come here every year.[citation needed] In 2003 a major restoration work was carried out at the mines to make it a tourist destination. Decorative light-work was done and some of the salt crystal found here is translucent, meaning it absorbs some light and reflects some.[citation needed] Depending upon the thickness (among other properties), the salt rock glows when lit in many different shades. The tourist attractions inside the mine include Assembly Hall, Pul-saraat, indoor brine ponds, Badshahi Mosque, Sheesh Mahal, Crystal Valley, Minar-E-Pakistan, Narrow Gauge Electric Railway, Pakistan Post Office, salt crystal formations and old mining machinery.

Wadi-E-Tober is a "Mini Switzerland of Saltians"[citation needed] located on the way of Choa Saidanshah City. The valley is almost entirely populated by the Khewra's community in between high mountains.

is a destination for trekking and hill walking. Metha Patan has a natural waterfall which provides sufficient water to Khewra City. It attracts tourists because of its natural environment.[citation needed] Metha Patan Valley has a potential for mountaineering and rock climbing.[citation needed]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Tehsils & Unions in the District of Jhelum – Government of Pakistan Archived 2012-02-09 at the Wayback Machine

External links[]

Coordinates: 32°39′0″N 73°1′0″E / 32.65000°N 73.01667°E / 32.65000; 73.01667


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