Mandrah
| Mandrah | |
|---|---|
| Union council | |
 | |
| Country |
 Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Rawalpindi |
| Tehsil | Gujar Khan |
| Post Code | 47670 |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Raja Zulfiqar Ali |
| Population (2015 (estimated)) | |
| • Total | 18,574 |
MANDRAH (Urdu: مندره) is a town of Tehsil Gujar Khan, District Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. Mandrah itself is also the chief town of Union Council Mandrah which is an administrative subdivision of the Tehsil. It is situated approximately 35 kilometers south of Rawalpindi. [1] It is located at 33°21'059.89"North, 73° 14' 22.69" East.[2]
Transport
The historic Grand Trunk Road passes through the center of the Mandrah town. There is main road link to Chakwal, Khushab and Sargodha from Mandrah.
Railways
Mandrah Railway Station is on the main Peshawar to Karachi railway line. It is situated 40 kilometers from Rawalpindi. Mandrah is also the railway junction from where the train goes to Chakwal. Though currently the Mandrah-Chakwal Line is non-operational.
Post Office
There is a Post Office in Mandrah providing postal services to the locality.
Notable Residents
Judiciary
- Muhammad Afzal Zullah - Ex Chief Justice of Pakistan
Military (On Basis of Rank Seniority)
- Brigadier (Retd) Muhammad Yousaf (Late) - Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) - Civil Engineer, War Vetern (1965 & 1971)[3]
- Major (Retd) Raja Nadir Pervez - Sitara-e-Jurat, War Hero (1965 & 1971)
Contemporary
- Raja Nadir Pervez - Ex MNA & Federal Minister
References
Coordinates: 33°21′059.89″N 73°14′22.69″E / 33.3666361°N 73.2396361°E