Sargodha Division

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Sargodha Division
سرگودھا ڈویژن
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Sargodha Division in Punjab
Coordinates: 32°10′N72°30′E / 32.167°N 72.500°E / 32.167; 72.500
CountryFlag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan
Province Flag of Punjab.svg   Punjab
Capital Sargodha
Established1960
Districts 2
Government
  TypeDivisional Administration
  Divisional CommissionerDr Irshad Ahmed
  Regional Police OfficerN/A
Area
  Total26,360 km2 (10,180 sq mi)
Elevation
155 m (509 ft)
Population
 (2023)
  Total9,591,275
Time zone UTC+5 (PST)
Postal code
40100 (Sargodha)
41000 (Khushab)
Dialling code 048 (Sargodha)
0454 (Khushab)
Website sargodhadivision.punjab.gov.pk

Sargodha Division is an administrative division of Punjab province, Pakistan. Sargodha city is the capital of the division. Divisions are the third tier of government below the federal and provincial levels.

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In 2000, local government reforms abolished administrative divisions and raised the districts to become the new third tier of government. [1] But in 2008, the division system was restored again after the restoration of democratic government system. [2]

Districts

It consists of the following districts:

In 2023, Mianwali and Bhakkar District shifted to newly established Mianwali Division.

Demographics

According to 2023 census, Sargodha division had a population of 9,591,275. [3]

Notable people

See also

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References

  1. "Local government debate". Dawn . 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  2. "History | Sargodha Division". sargodhadivision.punjab.gov.pk. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  3. https://www.pbs.gov.pk/sites/default/files/population/2023/tables/punjab/pcr/table_1.pdf