Lahore (Sahiwal News)
The Punjab government has issued an updated notification listing the latest divisions, districts, and tehsils across the province.
According to this notification, Punjab now comprises 10 divisions, 41 districts, and 156 tehsils. Key changes include the addition of Kot Addu District and Chowk Sarwar Shaheed Tehsil.
Details of Punjab’s Divisions, Districts, and Tehsils:
1. Lahore Division:
Districts: Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib
Tehsils: 22
2. Gujranwala Division:
Districts: Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal
Tehsils: 11
3. Gujrat Division:
Districts: Gujrat, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Wazirabad
Tehsils: 12
4. Rawalpindi Division:
Districts: Rawalpindi, Murree, Chakwal, Attock, Jhelum, Talagang
Tehsils: 24
5. Multan Division:
Districts: Multan, Lodhran, Vehari, Khanewal
Tehsils: 14
6. Sahiwal Division:
Districts: Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Okara
Tehsils: 7
7. Bahawalpur Division:
Districts: Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan
Tehsils: 15
8. Dera Ghazi Khan Division:
Districts: Dera Ghazi Khan, Taunsa, Rajanpur, Layyah, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu
Tehsils: 16
9. Faisalabad Division:
Districts: Faisalabad, Jhang, Chiniot, Toba Tek Singh
Tehsils: 17
10. Sargodha Division:
Districts: Sargodha, Khushab, Mianwali, Bhakkar
Tehsils: 18
Highlights:
Most districts: Rawalpindi Division and Dera Ghazi Khan Division (6 districts each)
Most tehsils: Rawalpindi Division and Lahore Division
This new administrative setup has been implemented to improve governance and provide more efficient services to the public.
Here is the Notification: (Page 1)
Notification (Page 2)
Notification Page 3
Notification Page 4
FAQs regarding the districts, divisions and tehsils:
Q.1: How many districts are in Punjab Pakistan?
There are 41 districts in Punjab Pakistan.
Q.2: How many Tehsils are in Punjab Pakistan?
There are 156 tehsils in Punjab Pakistan. Key changes include the addition of Kot Addu District and Chowk Sarwar Shaheed Tehsil.
Q.3: How many divisions are in Punjab Pakistan?
There are 10 divisions in Punjab Pakistan. Key changes include the addition of Gujrat division.