Chotala
Chotala (Urdu: چوٹالہ), is a village in the Jhelum District of Punjab, Pakistan. It serves as the central hub for the Chotala union council within Jhelum Tehsil, positioned 18.19 kilometers southwest of Jhelum city and 56 kilometers northeast of Pind Dadan Khan.
Etymology
Chotala is a surname of Hindu origin, likely serving as the namesake for the village. However, there are no individuals in the village bearing that surname.
Geography
Chotala is located in the central part of Jhelum Tehsil, in proximity to the border of Dina Tehsil, within the plains between the Jhelum River and the Salt Range.
Demographics
| Historical population | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | Time span (yrs) | %± | Annual RoG %± |
| 1951 | 1,070 | — | — | — |
| 1961 | 1,391 | 10 | 30% | 2.66% |
| 1972 | 2,145 | 11 | 54.21% | 4.02 |
| 1981 | 2,417 | 9 | 12.68% | 1.34% |
| 1998 | 4,647 | 17 | 92.26% | 3.92% |
| 2017 | 6,244 | 19 | 34.37% | 1.57% |
| 2023 (est) | 6,856 | 6 | 9.8% | 1.57% |
| Sources | ||||
References
- ^ "Jhelum District Population of Cities, Towns and Villages 2017-2018". PoliticsPK. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Tehsil Jhelum (Jhelum District) Street Guide and Map". Streets of Pakistan. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Distance". SunEarthTools.com. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Chotala Surname". Forebears. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Tehsil Dina (Jhelum District) Street Guide and Map". Streets of Pakistan. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Population of Mauzas, 1951-81 Censuses". Population Census Organisation, Statistics Division, Government of Pakistan. 1987. Retrieved 22 December 2023. Page 23
- ^ "1998 District Census Report of Jhelum". Population Census Organisation, Statistics Division, Government of Pakistan. 1999. Retrieved 22 December 2023. Page 242
