Khurd, Pakistan

Khurd, is a village in the Jhelum District of Punjab, Pakistan. It is a part of the Chotala union council within Jhelum Tehsil, located 18.19 kilometers southwest of Jhelum city and 56 kilometers northeast of Pind Dadan Khan.

Etymology

Khurd is a term derived from the Persian language meaning small. In both India and Pakistan, Khurd serves as an administrative designation indicating the smaller segment of a town, village, or settlement, usually added after place names. Nevertheless, in this particular case, Khurd functions independently as the village's name.

Geography

Khurd is situated in the central region of Jhelum Tehsil, nestled in the plains between the Jhelum River and the Salt Range.

Demographics

Notable people

This village is the birthplace of Indian actor and politician Sunil Dutt.