Gakhar Mandi

Gakhar Mandi (Punjabi: گکھڑ) is a city in the Wazirabad Tehsil of Punjab province in Pakistan.^[2] It is located between Wazirabad to the northwest and Gujranwala to the southeast. It is central to 33 villages, and the home of Pakistan's second-largest electrical grid.

CountryPakistan

Elevation

223 m (732 ft)

Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)

Calling code(055)

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Gakhar Gakhar Mandi
Town
Gakhar
Coordinates: 32°18′N 74°9′E
Country	Pakistan
Region	Punjab
District	Wazirabad
Area
• Total	13 km2 (5.0 sq mi)
Elevation	223 m (732 ft)
Population  (2017 Census of Pakistan)[1]
• Total	65,587
• Density	1,937/km2 (5,020/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+5 (PST)
Calling code	(055)
Number of Union Councils	3
Website	ghakhar.com

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Ghakhar Mandi is famous for its hand made industry and floor mats. It is also known for the production of rice, and wheat. It is also home to a historic railway station. Asia's oldest road, the Grand Trunk Road, which was built nearly 500 years ago by Sher Shah Suri passes through this city.