Tobah
Tobah (Urdu: ٹوبہ ) is a village and union council of Jhelum District in the Punjab Province of Pakistan. It is part of Pind Dadan Khan Tehsil.[1] Postal Code (ZIP) 49030.[2]
Tobah
ٹوبہ | |
|---|---|
| Village and union council | |
 Shrine of Bawa Gull Shah | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Jhelum |
| Tehsil | Pind Dadan Khan |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Gov. |
| • Chairman UC | Vacant |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Postal code | 49030 |
The town merely consisted of small population with a couple of schools and a Basic Health Unit till the end of 90s. However, significance of the town literally enhanced to greater extents after the M2 project completed back in 1997. With the construction of Lillah Exit Toll Plaza, the distances to major cities like Rawalpindi & Lahore simply reduced thus creating grand opportunities for better living of the natives of the town.
The land is generally arid but still teemed with lush green fields which add to the overall beauty of town. Generally the climate is warm, however, temperature falls very low during winters with foggy days and nights. The major crops in the area is wheat, and few vegetables as well. People are hospitable who care for each other. The rate of crime & conflicts is relatively lesser than neighbouring towns thus offering an absolutely peaceful environment. The major occupations of the people are agriculture, employment in armed forces, revenue dept and private shops and business. The level of general awareness is continuously improving which is evident from construction of more and more schools and better results of students. Development has become rapid both on private and official scales and the literacy rate is also gearing up.
It can be well anticipated that the town will soon see greater developments and earn better living standards with sheer devotion of people and blessings of Allah.
Location
Tobah is a village located in Tehsil Pind Dadan Khan, District Jhelum. It lies on Lillah - Pind Dadan Khan Road and is bounded by Saroba, Mathianay Dere, Athar and Karooli as the neighbouring villages. The famous river Jhelum flows in the South from East to West.
Income
Agriculture is the main source of income.
Education
- Government boys high school, Tohah.
- Government Girls high school, Tobah.
- Community Model school, Tobah.
Population
Approximately 15000 people reside in this town. It has status of a union council. Chaudhry Fateh Muhammad Kadial (Late) served as first chairman of Tobah Union Council back in 1950s.
Major Castes
- Jatt Athroo (The major caste of the village owning major chunk of agriculture land)
- Bhulla (Second bigger caste of the village, Chaudhry Ramzan Bhullah(late) was Ex Chairmain of UC-Tobah)
- Saadat
- Gondal
- Kurar
- Mahar
- Janjua Rajput
- Khokhar
- Kadyal (also pronounced as "Qadiyal")
- Qureshi
- Awan
- Mughal
- Bhatti
- Toori
- Hitmal
- Maken
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