Zafarwal

Zafarwal,, is a town in the Narowal District of Punjab, Pakistan. It is the administrative capital of Zafarwal Tehsil. It was found many centuries ago by Zafar Khan.

Geography

Zafarwal is situated in the northern region of Punjab, at an elevation of 268 meters above sea level, approximately 7 kilometres from the border with the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.

Demography

The population of Zafarwal comprises diverse ethnic groups, with Punjabis constituting the majority, accounting for approximately 85% of the population. Additionally, there is a significant population of migrants who moved from India to Pakistan during the partition in 1947, commonly referred to as "mohajirs," making up around 25% of the population. Pathans, along with other smaller ethnic groups, constitute around 0.5% of the population.