Renala Khurd

Renala Khurd (Punjabi, ) is a city in the Okara District in Punjab, Pakistan. It serves as the administrative headquarters of Renala Khurd Tehsil and sits at an elevation of approximately above sea level. The city is located about from Lahore, the provincial capital, and from Okara, the district's capital. Positioned southwest of Lahore, it lies along the national highway (GT Road) and the main Karachi–Peshawar Railway Line.

The word Khurd is of Persian origin, meaning small, while Renala translates to "Mother of Forests". Renala Khurd is renowned for its lush gardens, forests, and fruit orchards.

Nearby cities

Okara Depalpur Pattoki Sahiwal Pakpattan Shergarh

Nearby Village Kaluwal Mittha 4GD Kaman Bama Bala Chuchak

Demographics

Population

With a radius of 7 km, it is home to 100,054 inhabitants. The population of Renala Khurd is over 99% Muslim. It has a Sunni majority and a Shia minority; there are also small groups of Christians.

Due to its strategic location in the Indian sub-continent, many migrants have poured into the area and settled on its fertile lands. The people of Renala Khurd are descendants of Iranians, Turks, Afghans and Arabs who came individually or in groups.

Languages

Punjabi, Urdu and Haryanavi are basic languages of the people.

University of Okara The University of Okara, previously known as the University of Education Okara campus, is 1 km west of the city. It was inaugurated in 2005 by then Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz.

Notable residents Muhammad Sarwar (born 1975), Hockey Player Liaquat Ali (born 1983), Athlete Rizwan Haider (born 1985), Cricketer, Abdur Rauf (born 1978), Cricketer,

Renala Khurd

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