In this article the impact of Wazirabad District on different aspects of today's society will be discussed. From its influence on the economy to its role in culture and education, Wazirabad District has proven to be a topic of interest and relevance to a wide spectrum of people. Throughout history, Wazirabad District has been the subject of debate and analysis, and today, its presence continues to be of great importance in various areas. This article will explore the different dimensions of Wazirabad District and examine how it has shaped our contemporary reality.
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Wazirabad
ضلع وزیر آباد | |
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Country | Pakistan |
Province | Punjab |
Division | Gujrat |
District | Wazirabad |
Tehsil | Wazirabad |
No. of Union Councils | 12 |
Municipal status | 1867 |
Area | |
• District | 1,206 km2 (466 sq mi) |
Elevation | 215 m (705 ft) |
Population | |
• District | 830,396 |
• Density | 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
Demonym | Wazirabadi |
Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+6 (PDT) |
Postal code | 52000 |
Wazirabad District (Punjabi and Urdu: ضِلع وزیر آباد), is a district that is a part of the Majha region in Punjab, Pakistan. Wazirabad District is bordered by the districts of Gujrat, Sialkot, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad and Gujranwala.
Wazirabad is in fact a City district. The district is divided into the following tehsils:
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1951 | 217,197 | — |
1961 | 254,715 | +1.61% |
1972 | 370,310 | +3.46% |
1981 | 442,493 | +2.00% |
1998 | 644,233 | +2.23% |
2017 | 830,272 | +1.34% |
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At the time of the 2017 census, Wazirabad district had 128,515 households and a population of 830,272. Wazirabad had a sex ratio of 1033 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 75.50% - 77.88% for males and 73.26% for females. 299,713 (36.10%) lived in urban areas. 202,242 (24.36%) were under 10 years of age.
At the time of the 2017 census, 97.55% of the population spoke Punjabi and 1.30% Urdu as their first language.