Mandrah

Mandra (Urdu: مندره) is a town of Tehsil Gujar Khan, District Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. It is also known as the city of Jasgam Rajputs. Rajputs of Mandra are generally Armed Forces Officers, Bussiness man , politicians and alot are settled in abroad countries. Mandra itself is also the chief town of Union Council Mandra which is an administrative subdivision of the Tehsil. It is situated approximately 35 km (22 mi) south of Rawalpindi. [1] It is located at 33°21'059.89" North, 73° 14' 22.69" East.[2]

Mandra
Union council
Country Pakistan
ProvincePunjab
DistrictRawalpindi
TehsilGujar Khan
Post Code47670
Government
 • Chairman UC MandrahRaja Zulfiqar Ali
Population
 (2021 (estimated))
 • Total21,707

History

Mandra was founded by descendants of General Zarab Khan. There were three brothers looking for a fertile land to settle traveling from the mountains of Kahuta and then they settled there which was the beginning of the reign of Jasgam (Jaskham) Rajputs in the area of Tehsil Gujarkhan.It was also saying the one grandson of General Zarab khan killed the man eater tiger in the area and own all the lands by saving the peoples. The family has contributed a lot for the locals, including opening the first government hospital and being active in community service. After independence in 1947 they gave lands to Muhajarins to settle. As per tribe's history and norms, Jasgams use the title of Raja. They helped other homeless people to settle and give them shelter. Today among Mandra's most prominent people are the Rajputs as they own most of the land and markets in the Main Baazaar and are very active in politics.

Railways
Mandrah Railway Station

Mandra Railway Station is on the main Peshawar to Karachi railway line. It is situated 40 km (25 mi) from Rawalpindi. Mandra is also the railway junction from where the train goes to Chakwal, though currently the Mandra-Chakwal Line is non-operational.

Post office

There is a post office in Mandra providing postal services to the locality.


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References
  1. "Towns & Unions in the City District of Rawalpindi - Government of Pakistan". Archived from the original on 2008-01-24. Retrieved 2008-01-06.
  2. Team, Maplandia.com. "Mandra Map | Pakistan Google Satellite Maps". www.maplandia.com. Retrieved 2016-06-13.

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