Murree District

In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of Murree District, exploring its different facets, characteristics and possible implications in various areas. From its origin to its relevance today, we will delve into a detailed analysis that will allow us to understand its importance and influence on society. Through studies, interviews and concrete examples, we will seek to shed light on Murree District and its impact on the contemporary world, offering the reader a complete and enriching vision of this exciting topic.

Murree Tehsil
ضلع مری
Top: Mall in Murree
Bottom: Hills in Kotli Sattian
Map of Punjab with Murree Tehsil highlighted
Map of Punjab with Murree Tehsil highlighted
Country Pakistan
Province Punjab
DivisionRawalpindi
Established14 October 2022
HeadquartersMurree
Government
 • TypeTehsil Administration
 • Assistant CommissionerN/A
 • District Police OfficerN/A
 • District Health OfficerN/A
Area
 • Total738 km2 (285 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total352,329
 • Density480/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
 • Urban
179,444
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Number of Tehsils2

Murree, (Urdu: ضِلع مری) is a district of the Rawalpindi Division in the northernmost part of the Pakistani province of Punjab. It has two tehsils, Kotli Sattian and Murree.

Sr. Tehsil Headquarters Area
(km2)
Population
(2017)
1 Kotli Sattian Kotli Sattian 304 119,312
2 Murree Murree 434 233,017
Total 738 352,329

Demographics

At the time of the 2017 census, what is today Murree tehsil had 64,319 households and a population of 352,329. Murree had a sex ratio of 959 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 86.31% - 93.11% for males and 79.24% for females. 179,444 (50.93%) lived in urban areas. 80,259 (22.78%) were under 10 years of age. 548 (0.16%) were from religious minorities.

Languages of Murree district (2017)

  Pahari-Pothwari (90.84%)
  Urdu (3.12%)
  Pashto (2.05%)
  Hindko (1.87%)
  'Others' (1.08%)
  Other (1.04%)

At the time of the 2017 census, 90.84% of the population spoke Pahari-Pothwari, 3.12% Urdu, 2.05% Pashto and 1.87% Hindko as their first language. 1.08% of the population spoke a language classified as 'Other'. The dialect of this region is Pahari.

References

  1. ^ "District Wise Results / Tables (Census - 2017)". www.pbscensus.gov.pk. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.