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Ghota Fateh garh is one of the oldest villages of the Narowal District
Ghota Fateh Garh Narowal | |
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Village | |
| Ghota Fateh Garh Narowal Near siraj Adda... Kot Lakha Singh | |
  Ghota Fateh Garh Narowal | |
| Coordinates: 32°05′N 74°47′E / 32.09°N 74.78°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Established | 1800 |
| Incorporated | 1986 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 km2 (0.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Postal code span | |
| Area code | 0542 |
History
editThe village was populated in early 1800 B.C by a woman named Ghotam Rakhi. It was originally called Ghota and eventually "Fateh Garh". Later its name was registered by the district government as Ghota Fateh garh. It is a main shopping center for nearby area.
Etymology
editThere are several theories as to the origin of the name. The most famous of them is that it was named after Ghotam Rakhi who lived there. The village Is located approximately 7–8 km from Narowal. It is on the Ravi River about 8–9 km from the Indian border. The village has rice and wheat as its main agricultural products. There is a big play ground where many games are played i.e Cricket (Hard ball+Tape ball), Football, Woli ball. Lahori Dera is also very famous .
Demographics
editLanguages
editLanguages spoken in the Village are:
Other Languages include:
List of educational institutions
edit- Govt. Higher Secondary School ( Boys )
- Govt. Higher Secondary school ( girls )
- Iqra Public model school
- Dar-e-arqam School (Madina Branch)
- City School System