Dina (دینہ) is a rapidly expanding commercial town in the Jhelum District of the province of Punjab, Pakistan. It is about 10 miles northwest of Jhelum City, where there is a junction with the road to the Mangla Dam and Rohtas Fort. The historic Grand Trunk Road passes through the centre of the town.

Government

In 1977, a municipal committee was established at Dina, but the town's status was changed to an administrative subdivision or tehsil of Jhelum District. The town is divided into 2 Union Councils, UC 22 and UC 23.

Geography

The town is located at 33°1'60N 73°35'60E and has an altitude of 275 metres (905 feet) and has an area of about 21,880 acres.

Famous People

• Haji Ghulam Mohi-uddin (Bao Ghaman) - Ex chairman Municipal Committee Dina
• Mehr Mohammad Fiaz (MPA)(PML N)
• Gulzar, Indian poet, lyricist, director and playright

References

External links

• Map of Muftian Dina
• Afghanabad Afghan Sarwanis
• Apnajhelum.com, Jhelum's First site on Internet
• Apnajhelum.net, Jhelum's Advanced Site in English on Internet
• Jhelum.info, Jhelum's First BLOG site
• News from Muftian/Dina and Jhelum