Rachna Doab


Rachna Doab, also spelt as Rachena Doab, can be classified as one of the main regions of Punjab, Pakistan. Punjab historically has been divided into regions based on its various rivers, since the name Punjab is based on its five main rivers. Rachna Doab is a Doab or tract of land in the Punjab region, encompassing all the area lying between the Ravi and Chenab Rivers, all the way from the Jammu Division till their confluence south of the town of Ahmadpur Sial in Punjab, Pakistan. It lies between 30° 35' and 32° 50' N. and 71° 50' and 75° 3' E. The name was given by the Mughal emperor Akbar, by combining the first syllables of the names of the two rivers. This is the most densely-populated region in Punjab, Pakistan, home to large cities such as Faisalabad, Sialkot and Gujranwala.

Geography

The doab receives more rainfall than other parts of Punjab, Pakistan and is also irrigated by the Lower Chenab Canal. In the south of the doab, there are the cities of Khanewal and Jhang. The north-eastern part of the doab connects to the Grand Trunk Road. The upper area of the Rachna Doab is densely-populated.

History

The Chenab Colony was established in this doab with Faisalabad at its centre during the British-period.

Districts

Rachna doab covers Narowal District, Sialkot District, Jammu District, Kathua District, Samba district, Udhampur district, Gujranwala District, Hafizabad District, Sheikhupura District, Nankana Sahib District, Faisalabad District, Toba Tek Singh District, Chiniot District and Jhang District.

Major cities

Major cities of this Doab are: