The Tehsil of Sangla Hill is situated in the newly
created district of Nankana Sahib and lies 103 km [64 miles] from
the provincial capital of Lahore. The area has a population of more
than 150, 00 Muslim Community, with around 10,000 of the population
being Christian and Qadianees. Sangla hill city is surrounded by
many villages whose residents are mostly Choudhries. Kahloon.Mughal
Other casts include Araein , Batalvi, and Bahtti. Most of these are
the farmers from Sialkot. They migrated from district Sialkot in the
year 1865 and after migration they took initiatives in eradication
of jungles and made the land fit for agriculture. The city is
surrounded by almost 109 villages. The city is the major market and
economic hub of the area. Agriculture is one of the main sources of
employment; the town has been a popular grain market for last 80
years as the town is located in a highly fertile area. The Rakh
Branch canal passes near one side of the town and is an irrigation
source; the canal passes areas of Salarwala Chak Jhumra and ends at
Samundri.
s per Directive of Worthy Chief Minister Punjab Sasta Ramzan
Bazar was established on Sabzi Mandi Road from every Ramzan
Days to provide relief to the poor consumers to purchase
essential commodities at reduced rates
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