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Chak Jhumra

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Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Chak Jhumra are typically February, November and December, with average daytime highs around 21–26°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 40°C), January the coldest (average low 6°C), and July the wettest (about 132 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

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MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January18.16.2287.9
February22.99.3259.7
March27.514.34510.1
April34.719.72411.1
May38.824.41311.5
June39.527.64511.2
July36.027.413210.1
August35.827.29610.3
September35.325.53710.9
October32.519.51510.1
November25.913.0149.4
December21.07.869.0

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People associated with this place

  • Waqas Maqsood

    Pakistani international cricketer who hails from Chak Jhumra.

  • Muhammad Khan Junejo

    Won his election from the Chak Jhumra constituency in 1985 and was subsequently elected as Prime Minister of Pakistan.

  • Muhammad Afzal Sahi

    Former speaker of the Punjab assembly who belongs to Jhumra.

  • Muhammad Ajmal Cheema

    Former minister of Social Welfare with roots in Chak Jhumra.

  • Ali Afzal Sahi

    Former Punjab minister for communications and works who belongs to Jhumra.

Historical figures

  • Muhammad Khan Junejo

    Won the Chak Jhumra constituency seat in 1985 and later served as Prime Minister of Pakistan.

  • Muhammad Afzal Sahi

    Former Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, originating from Chak Jhumra.

  • Muhammad Ajmal Cheema

    Former Minister of Social Welfare with roots in Chak Jhumra.

  • Ali Afzal Sahi

    Former Punjab Minister for Communications and Works, from Chak Jhumra.

  • Ghulam Rasool Sahi

    Parliamentarian associated with Chak Jhumra.

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Chak Jhumra Junction railway station

    Key railway junction where the Khanewal–Wazirabad and Sangla Hill–Kundian branches intersect.

  • Faisalabad–Sangla Hill Road

    Major road passing through Chak Jhumra, linking Faisalabad with Sangla Hill.

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01 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Chak Jhumra

flavors of a railway junction

Chak Jhumra is a town and railway junction located in Punjab, Pakistan. The town is situated approximately 21 kilometres northeast of Faisalabad on Faisalabad-Sangla Hill Road.

The town experienced economic growth and infrastructure development beginning in the 1960s, during which a number of schools, hospitals, and textile factories were established. Chak Jhumra is considered the oldest and historical tehsil of Faisalabad.

The languages spoken in Chak Jhumra include ur-PK, en-PK, pa, sd, ps, and brh. The town has produced several notable people, including Muhammad Khan Junejo, who won his election from Chak Jhumra constituency in 1985 and subsequently became the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

For more information, see Chak Jhumra on Wikipedia.

02 · Economy

Work and the economy in Chak Jhumra

Railway crossroads ignite growth

Chak Jhumra is a town and railway junction in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It lies about 21 kilometres northeast of Faisalabad and had a population of 385,169 according to the latest census.

The junction where the Khanewal–Wazirabad and Sangla Hill–Kundian branches intersect transformed the settlement into a regional trade hub, linking the industrial centre of Faisalabad with agricultural markets in Sargodha. A decisive shift occurred in the 1960s, when the convergence of rail traffic spurred the establishment of textile mills, schools, and hospitals, laying the foundation for a diversified local economy.

Textile factories, many of which remain operational, draw on the rail network to import raw cotton and export finished cloth, reinforcing the town’s role in Punjab’s garment sector. Educational institutions such as the Government Degree College for Boys

03 · Districts

Districts and local character in Chak Jhumra

Chak Jhumra is a town and railway junction in Punjab, Pakistan. It lies about 21 kilometres northeast of Faisalabad on the Faisalabad‑Sangla Hill Road.

Tracks converging, neighborhoods blooming

The intersection of the Khanewal–Wazirabad and Sangla Hill–Kundian branches turned the town into the oldest and historical tehsil of Faisalabad, sparking a decisive shift in the 1960s. As rail lines linked Faisalabad and Sargodha, a cluster of workshops and textile factories sprouted along Railway Road, giving the area its industrial character. Parallel to the tracks, residential blocks grew to house workers, their streets named after nearby stations and farms.

Education followed the boom. The neighbourhood surrounding Madni Park Jhumra City hosts the Govt. Higher Secondary School & College, while the stretch near the railway junction includes Govt. Degree College for Boys, Govt. Degree College for Women, and the Government Technical College for Women. Private campuses such as Al Falah Group of School & College and KIPS College dot the newer subdivisions, marking the town’s continued expansion.

Today, with a population of 385,169, Chak Jhumra’s neighborhoods reflect a layered history—railway‑driven growth, mid‑century industrialisation, and a network of schools that still shape its urban fabric.

04 · Visit

Visiting Chak Jhumra

A crossroads of history

Chak Jhumra is a town and railway junction located in Punjab, Pakistan. The town is situated approximately 21 kilometres northeast of Faisalabad on Faisalabad-Sangla Hill Road.

The Khanewal–Wazirabad Branch and Sangla Hill–Kundian Branch of Pakistan Railways intersect in the town, connecting Faisalabad and Sargodha respectively. Beginning in the 1960s, the town experienced economic growth and infrastructure development, with the establishment of schools, hospitals, and textile factories.

A turning point

The 1960s marked a significant period for Chak Jhumra, as it transformed into a bustling hub of commerce and learning. Notable individuals, including Muhammad Khan Junejo, who won his election from Chak Jhumra constituency in 1985 and subsequently became the Prime Minister of Pakistan, have emerged from this town.

For more information, visit the Chak Jhumra Wikipedia page or the GeoNames record for Chak Jhumra.

05 · Questions

Questions about Chak Jhumra

An iron junction

Chak Jhumra is a town and railway junction located in Punjab, Pakistan. Situated approximately 21 kilometres northeast of Faisalabad on Faisalabad-Sangla Hill Road, the settlement holds a population of 385169.

A historical turning point

The year 1985 marked a distinct political milestone when Muhammad Khan Junejo won his election from the Chak Jhumra constituency and was subsequently elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Beginning in the 1960s, the town experienced broader economic growth and infrastructure development, leading to the establishment of schools, hospitals, and textile factories within its borders.

Railways and geography

Operating within the Asia/Karachi timezone at 31.56808 latitude and 73.18317 longitude, the locality functions as a railway junction rather than a simple station. Here, the Khanewal–Wazirabad Branch and the Sangla Hill–Kundian Branch of Pakistan Railways intersect to connect Faisalabad and Sargodha.

06 · Overview

Chak Jhumra, in brief

Chak Jhumra Overview

Chak Jhumra is a town and railway junction situated in Punjab, Pakistan. Positioned in the administrative region of Punjab, the settlement maintains a population of 385169 residents and operates within the Asia/Karachi timezone.

A Historical Turning Point

The historical trajectory of the locality shifted definitively during the 1960s. During this decade, the area experienced a marked phase of economic growth and infrastructure development. The expansion permanently transformed the settlement through the establishment of essential public works, including a number of schools, hospitals, and textile factories.

Strategic Infrastructure and Governance

Located approximately 21 kilometres northeast of Faisalabad on the Faisalabad-Sangla Hill Road, the settlement functions as a vital transportation node. Its classification as a railway junction stems from the intersection of the Khanewal–Wazirabad Branch and the Sangla Hill–Kundian Branch of Pakistan Railways, which connect Faisalabad and Sargodha respectively. Recognized as the oldest and historical tehsil of Faisalabad, the locale has also shaped national politics. In 1985, Muhammad Khan Junejo secured his election victory from the Chak Jhumra constituency before subsequently being elected as the Prime minister of Pakistan. Additional political figures with roots in the area include former speaker Punjab assembly Muhammad Afzal Sahi, former minister of Social Welfare Muhammad Ajmal Cheema, and former Punjab minister for communications and works Ali Afzal Sahi.

Linguistic and Cultural Landscape

Reflecting the broader diversity of Pakistan, the local populace engages with multiple languages officially recognized within the country, including ur-PK, en-PK, pa, sd, ps, and brh. The town continues to support a diverse institutional framework, featuring various educational campuses such as the Govt. Higher secondary school & College, Govt. Degree College for Boys, Govt. Degree College for Woman, and the Government Technical College for Women.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Chak Jhumra located and what are its coordinates?

Chak Jhumra is situated in Pakistan at geographic coordinates 31.5681, 73.1832, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Chak Jhumra?

Chak Jhumra has a recorded population of approximately 385,169 and observes the Asia/Karachi time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Chak Jhumra?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Chak Jhumra include UR-PK, EN-PK, PA, SD, PS, BRH, with PKR used for local transactions.

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