Jalalpur Chattha (), also known as Chuattiyan (), is a village in Wazirabad Tehsil, Gujranwala District, Punjab, Pakistan. It is the southernmost village in the district, bordering Gujrat District. The village had an estimated population of around 7,000 at the time of the 2017 census.
Etymology The name "Jalalpur Chattha" combines "Jalalpur," likely referring to a historical founder or landowner named Jalal, with "Chattha," denoting its association with the local Chattha community. It is alternatively recorded as "Chuattiyan" in some administrative documents.
History Jalalpur Chattha is a revenue village in Wazirabad Tehsil and has been documented as a rural settlement since the British colonial period. It was incorporated into Pakistan following the 1947 Partition.
Geography Jalalpur Chattha is located at , approximately 20 km south of Wazirabad town and close to the Chenab River. Nearby villages include Sooianwala Chattha, Madrassa Chattha, and Kot Hara.
Demographics The predominant language is Punjabi (Majhi dialect).
Economy Agriculture is the main economic activity, with major crops including wheat, rice, sugarcane, and cotton.
See also Wazirabad Tehsil Gujranwala District
Etymology The name "Jalalpur Chattha" combines "Jalalpur," likely referring to a historical founder or landowner named Jalal, with "Chattha," denoting its association with the local Chattha community. It is alternatively recorded as "Chuattiyan" in some administrative documents.
History Jalalpur Chattha has been a registered revenue village since the British colonial period, listed in the 1908 Gujranwala District Gazetteer as a settlement in Wazirabad Tehsil. It appears in historical land records as part of the region's agricultural estates during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The village was incorporated into Pakistan following the 1947 Partition.
Geography Jalalpur Chattha is located at , approximately 20 km south of Wazirabad town and close to the Chenab River. Nearby villages include Sooianwala Chattha, Madrassah Chattha, and Kot Hara.
Demographics As of the 2017 census, the village has a population of 7,234 in around 1,100 households and a literacy rate of approximately 45%. Punjabi in the Majhi dialect is the main language spoken.
Economy Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, with principal crops being wheat, rice, sugarcane, and cotton, irrigated by the Upper Chenab Canal system.
See also Wazirabad Tehsil Gujranwala District
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