BadaGowah (BARAGAWAH) is an ancient village situated on the west side of Jhelum which has now become a small town. Before the formation of Pakistan, there were a large number of Hindus and Sikhs here. In 1980, an incomplete road was constructed here. The journey from Jhelum to BARAGAWAH village via Domeli covered about 65 km. Later, the paved road built on the old route reduced this distance to 45 km. A water supply scheme was started here in the 1980s. Due to which the people of the village breathed a sigh of relief. Electricity was brought in 1991 in this village, village located at a distance of eight kilometers from Tila Jogian mountain. In 1960, a high school for boys was established. And now there is a girls' high school in this village. Along with this, there are many private schools and colleges. Habib Bank and Post Office are also available. From this village you can travel to Jhelum and Rawalpindi by buses till evening. There are plenty of shops for daily needs. Where people from nearby villages also come to do shopping. The weather is very harsh. Being an old village, the streets of the village are narrow. Where it is impossible to drive. There is also a shrine of a saintly Waliullah Syed Baba Shah Fateh Darya in the village. Where devotees continue to attend. The village also has a large Dars for boys and girls for Islamic education. Among the famous personalities of Badagawah are late Raja Mehmood, late Raja Tariq Ayub, late Raja Tahir Ayub, Raja Sohail Mehmood, Syed Ghulam Shabbir retired teacher, late Master Riaz, late Master Fazal Ahmed, Tariq Mughal, Shakeel Khatana, and Raja Wajid Kayani. And many more. Many people from this region serve in Pakistan Army. Countless people of this region have sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country. Due to the remoteness of this village from colleges and universities, people here cannot get higher education.

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