Rattowal, Pakistan
Rattowal is a village of Mandi Bahauddin District, in Punjab, Pakistan.[1][2] The village has a population of approximately 10,000 people. It is a modern village of northern Punjab.
Rattowal
رتووال | |
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Village | |
  Rattowal Location in Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 32°28′N 73°30′E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Region | Punjab |
| District | Mandi Bahauddin District |
| Tehsil | Mandi Bahauddin Tehsil |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 218 m (715 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Area code | 0456 |
Geography
It is located between the main cities of Mandi Bahauddin and Phalia, about 18 km (11 mi) from Mandi Bahauddin, 7 km (4.3 mi) from Phalia, 45 km (28 mi) from Malakwal and about 80 km (50 mi) from Salam interchange on M2 Motorway, at an altitude of 218 m (715 ft) above sea level.
Education
Government Islamia Millet High School for Boys,[3] established in early 70s, is a famous progressive school in Madhray Rattowal. The village also hosts the Government High School for Girls.Two Government primary schools for boys and one Government primary school for Girls. There are also private schools in the village.
Weather
This village has a moderate climate, it remains hot in summer and cold in winter. During peak summer, the temperature rises up to 44 °C (111 °F). The winter months are mild and the minimum temperature may fall below 0 °C (32 °F). The average annual rainfall in the district is 50 mm (2.0 in).
History
Rattowal is a progressed village of Punjab. It is founded about 200 years ago by the Ranjha Bradry (a cast in Punjab). But there are many other groups of people living in the village since hundreds of years.
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