Gakhal pind
| Gakhal pind manni gakhal | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Gakhal pind Location in Punjab, India | |
| Coordinates: 31°19′N 75°31′E / 31.31°N 75.51°ECoordinates: 31°19′N 75°31′E / 31.31°N 75.51°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Jalandhar |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 2,350 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
The village Gakhal is located in the state of Punjab, in district Jalandhar. The village is 3 km away from Jalandhar-Kala Sanghia and is 6 km away from the Jalandhar railway station. The village Gakhal is located at . The most common surname of people in the village is Gakhal. In 2004, Gakhal had a population of 2,350.Gakhal pind is also known as Gakhalan.Gakhals are part of the jatt clan.
References
- http://www.pmgsyonline.nic.in/aspnet/citizens/NAT/06NPW/SPWRoadwise.aspx?state=PB&district=8&package=0&year=2004
- http://www.mypind.com/jal/jalPage281.htm
Famous Gakhals
- Tirath Gakhal - Famous Kabaddi player from Gakhal Pind, who now resides in USA.
- Kulwant Gakhal - Son of Sardar Sucha Singh Gakhal (Raja) had been the first Gakhal who had come to Australia. Kulwant Gakhal is well known around Australia in the Punjabi Community.
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