Sambrial
City in Punjab, Pakistan
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Sambrial (Punjabi / Urdu: سمبڑيال, Punjabi pronunciation: [sɐ̃mᵊɽĕˌäːl], Urdu pronunciation: [sə̃mbɽijɑːl]) is a city in Sialkot District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is the capital of Sambrial Tehsil,[2] an administrative subdivision of the district. Sialkot Dry Port is located in Sambrial. Sialkot International Airport is also located near Sambrial. It is the 90th most populous city of Pakistan.
Sambrial
سمبڑيال | |
|---|---|
Moor Masjid | |
  Sambrial  Sambrial | |
| Coordinates: 32.16°N 74.40°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Punjab |
| Division | Gujranwala |
| District | Sialkot |
| Elevation | 238 m (781 ft) |
| Population | |
• City | 119,571 |
| • Rank | 90th, Pakistan |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Calling code | 052 |
Geography
Demographics
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 4,919 | — |
| 1961 | 7,750 | +4.65% |
| 1972 | 14,300 | +5.73% |
| 1981 | 24,432 | +6.13% |
| 1998 | 49,574 | +4.25% |
| 2017 | 109,479 | +4.26% |
| 2023 | 119,571 | +1.48% |
| Sources:[6] | ||
According to 2023 census, Sambrial had a population of 119,571.
Transport
In mid-2022, the National Highway Authority (NHA) started constructing the 69 km Kharian-Sambrial motorway, expanding Lahore-Sialkot motorway (M-11). The estimated cost of the project was Rs 42 billion, and work had begun at Kharian.[7]
Officials stressed the need for quality roads and material, and for link roads to be built to connect cities. The government hopes to provide better travel facilities and reduce travel time. The first 35 km phase has started from Kharian. Link roads to connect cities should also be built with quality materials. The government hopes to reduce travel time and provide better facilities.[8]
The NHA earmarked 4,600 acres of land in three tehsils, and a sum of Rs 13 billion allocated for compensation to the affected owners and utility services.[9]
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Railway Station Sambrial
Moor Masjid Sambrial
