Rupper Kalan
Village in Rawalpindi District, Punjab, Pakistan
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Rupper Kallan (روپڑ کلاں) is a village located in Rawalpindi District, Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated near Chak Beli Khan and falls under the jurisdiction of Rawalpindi Tehsil.[1]
Rupper Kalan | |
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Village | |
  Rupper Kalan Location in Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 33.2668°N 72.8796°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Rawalpindi District |
| Tehsil | Rawalpindi Tehsil |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Location and geography
Rupper Kallan is located south of the city of Rawalpindi, in the Pothohar region. It is accessible by road from Chak Beli Khan and nearby rural settlements.[2] The area has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters.[3]
| Location | Distance (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Chak Beli Khan | 12 km |
| Rawalpindi | 50 km |
| Islamabad | 60 km |
| Chakwal | 45 km |
Demographics
The residents of Rupper Kallan primarily speak Punjabi and Urdu. Sunni Islam is the predominant religion.[4]
Education and Facilities
The village has a government-run primary school.[5] Basic services such as electricity supply are available, while more extensive facilities are available in Chak Beli Khan and Rawalpindi.[6]
Rupper Sharif Darbar
Rupper Kallan is home to the Rupper Sharif Darbar, a local Sufi shrine affiliated with the Naqshbandi spiritual order.[4] The shrine was established by Shaikh Ahmad Ji Usmani, a disciple in the Naqshbandi lineage.[7] It remains a local religious center, with custodianship continuing through his descendants.[4]