Pind Dadan Khan Tehsil


Pind Dadan Khan Tehsil is a subdivision of Jhelum District, in Punjab, Pakistan. The tehsil's headquarter is the town of Pind Dadan Khan, located on the bank of River Jhelum, about 22 kilometres from the M2 motorway. The tehsil is named after the town of Pind Dadan Khan, which serves as its headquarters. It lies along the Salt Range and is home to the historic Khewra Salt Mine, one of the oldest and largest salt mines in the world. The area is known for its natural resources, agriculture, and role in connecting southern parts of Punjab through regional road networks.

Union Councils

Pind Dadan Khan Tehsil is subdivided into 15 Union Councils:

History

The Imperial Gazetteer of India, compiled over a century ago during British rule, describes the tehsil as follows:

Tribes