Wagh
For the radio station, see WAGH.
| Wagh | |
|---|---|
| A village in Tehsil Pind Dadan Khan, District Jhelum in Pakistan | |
| Country |
 Pakistan |
| Province | Tehsil Pind Dadan Khan, District Jhelum, Punjab |
| Population | |
| • Estimate () | 7,000 (approx) |
| Time zone | PKT (UTC+5) |
| Telephone Calling Code | 0544 |
| A village in Tehsil Pind Dadan Khan, District Jhelum of Pakistan | |
Nala Banha (rain dependent river) toward west of village Wagh, Tehsil Pind Dadan Khan, District Jhelum, Pakistan
Tehsil-wise Map of District Jhelum
Wagh or Waghh (Urdu: وگھ) is an ancient village located about 10 kilometers towards north of the camp of Alexander the Great on the bank of Jhelum River near Jalalpur Sharif, in Tehsil Pind Dadan Khan of District Jhelum in Pakistan.[1] It is situated in a valley surrounded by foothills of Salt Range from northern, eastern and southern sides and a rain dependent river Nala Banha towards its west, nearly 45 kilometres towards East of Khewra Salt Mines and falls within the jurisdiction of the police station and Union Council at Jalalpur Sharif.
Education
Following educational institutions are available in the village.
- Government High School Wagh (for boys).
- Government Girls Elementary School Wagh.
- Govt Model High School Bair Faqiran (co-edu)
See also
- Jhelum District
- Pind Dadan Khan
- Jalalpur Sharif
- Pind Sawika
- Bair Faqiran (Green Hills Village)
References
Template:Musawar Usman
Coordinates: 32°44′N 73°24′E / 32.733°N 73.400°E
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