Thill

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Thill, also known as Thill Sharif or Thil, is a village in Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan. It is located at 32°42'0N' 73°20'0E at an altitude of 279 metres (918 feet).[1] It is situated between the Jhelum River and Pind Dadan Khan Tehsil.[2] Thill is located in the Salt Range where the Khewra Salt Mines are located.

Geography

Thill Sharif is bordered by mountains to the north, Pindi Saidpur to the south, Awanpur to the east, and Daulatpur to the west. Thill Sharif is surrounded by Sufi shrines.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". The Khewra Salt Mines (کھیوڑہ) are nearby. The immediate area is flat and good for cultivation.

Nearby towns

Pindi Saidpur ( پنڈی سیدپر) is the nearest large town. Jalalpur Sharif is also nearby.

Climate

Summers are long and hot and winters are cold. Due to the village's position in the mountains, there are strong winds. During the monsoon there is heavy rainfall. Rain water is used for cultivation.

Education

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Health

The Punjab Government established a small dispensary where a doctor and two nurses provide basic health care services.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Crops

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References

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