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Village in Punjab, Pakistan
Ghota Fateh Garh Narowal
Village
Ghota Fateh Garh Narowal Near siraj Adda... Kot Lakha Singh
Ghota Fateh Garh Narowal is located in PakistanGhota Fateh Garh NarowalGhota Fateh Garh Narowal
Coordinates: 32°05′N 74°47′E / 32.09°N 74.78°E / 32.09; 74.78
CountryPakistan
ProvincePunjab
Established1800
Incorporated1986
Area
 • Total0.5 km (0.2 sq mi)
Population
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Postal code span51600
Area code0542

Ghota Fateh garh is one of the oldest villages of the Narowal District

History

The 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

There 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

Languages

Languages spoken in the Village are:

Other Languages include:

List of educational institutions

  • Govt. Higher Secondary School ( Boys )
  • Govt. Higher Secondary school ( girls )
  • Iqra Public model school
  • Dar-e-arqam School (Madina Branch)
  • City School System

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