District Profile

Lahore is Queen of Cities; others are like a golden ring, she the diamond. In the 12th Century a poet imprisoned in Persia yearned for Lahore as for a woman: I want, some velvet form which emanates the fragrance of Lahore. For longing for Lahore heart and soul faint within me.

For ages Lahore has been a brilliant symbol of a gracious way of life. It had been the abode of great people, both in the spiritual as well as worldly realms. It has the imposing reflections of its Muslim builders wearing ambitions and cosmopolitan tastes. The complex variety of Lahore which has grown forms the wilderness, when Changez Khan’s orders destroyed its suburbs, to the 20th Century developments, is distinctive character of the city in various places and provides testimony to its cultural heritage. Lahore having been the seat of many imperial dynasties, possesses interesting historical reminiscences. There is a fascinating and colorful panorama of extraordinary mosques, mausoleums, forts, gardens and the like. The grandeur of Lahore cannot be solely attributed to its buildings, gardens, monuments and other historical places. Rather it is its atmosphere and ambience, its moods of joy and sorrow, fairs and funs, pains and pleasures, and above all the colorful life of its people which actually render impetus to the spirit and sole of Lahore.

Ancient names of the city were Laohur, Lauhure, Lahvar, Lahur. Lahore was founded in 1021 AD. Most important events in history of Lahore area are:

  • Conquered by Mehmood al Ghaznavvi 1021 AD
  • Provincial Capital of Ghaznavid Empire
  • Construction of Wall 1556-1605
  • Sikh Rule 1767 - 1849
  • British Rule up to 1947
  • Sanitation Committee was formed 1858

Landmarks of the City

A few prominent landmarks of the city are enlisted below:

  • Minar-e-Pakistan
  • Jahangir Tomb
  • Badshahi Masjid
  • Lahore Fort
  • Shalimar Garden
  • Mazar-e-lqbal
  • Jinnah Hall

Sister Cities of Lahore

The cities referred as sister cities of Lahore are:

  • Dushanbe - Tajikistan
  • Xi'an - China
  • Istanbul - Turkey
  • Kortrijk - Belgium
  • Cordoba - Spain
  • Fez - Morocco
  • Fresl1 California - United States
  • Sarivvon - Korea
  • Paris - France
  • London - United Kingdom

Salient Features

Lahore is known for its:

  • Historical Background
  • Architectural Heritage
  • Natural Resources
  • Industry

District Statistics

Tehsils 05
Union Councils 274
Villages 573
Total Area 3587 sq. km
Road Network 1312 sq. km
Municipal Committees 09
Livestock     0.717 m
Major Occupations Civil, Armed Services, Overseas and Farming
Literacy Rate 73%

Industries

ICI Soda Ash 01
Pakistan Tobacco Company 01
Cement 02
Mari Petroleum 01
OGDCL 01
Brick Kilns 80
Flour Mills 16
Total 102

Land Statistics

Particulars Area

Cultivated Area

316,815 acres
  • Irrigated Area
33,832 acres
  • Rain Fed
282,983 acres

Uncultivated Area

541,952 acres
  • Forest
110,491 acres
  • Culturable Waste
149,971 acres
  • Not Available for Cultivation
281,490 acres
Total Area 858,767 acres

Population

Male 7.27 m (52%)
Female 6.71 m (48%)
Total Population (Estimated) 13.979 m (2023 census)

Demography / Sectarian Profile

According to 2017 census:

Cast Percentage Numbers
Kamboh 05 0.55 million
Rajput 05 0.55 million
Miscellaneous 20 2.23 million
Kashmiris 30 3.33 million
Arain 40 4.45 million

Sectarian Profile

Sect Percentage Numbers
Minorities           05 0.55 million
Ahl-e-Tashi 10 1.11 million
Ahl-e-Hadith 10 1.11 million
Deobandi 25 2.78 million
Barelvi 50 5.56 million

Electoral Constituencies

National 14
Provincial     40

Educational Institutions

Total Schools 1120
Total Colleges 63, (26 boys + 37 girls) 

pitals

Teaching Hospitals (Specialized Health 19
THQ Hospitals 01
Indus THQ Hospital 05
RHCs  05
BHUs 38
Rural Dispensaries 21
MCH Centers 50
Total 139