Farooka
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Farooka (Urdu : فروکہ) is a small town in Sargodha District (Urdu: سرگودھا), located in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The town is situated between the Jhelum and Chenab rivers. Known for its agricultural economy, the town has a unique geographical and historical significance within the region.
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- Area
- 25
- Elevation
- 173
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- inception
- 1891-00-00
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Farooka (Urdu : فروکہ) is a small town in Sargodha District (Urdu: سرگودھا), located in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The town is situated between the Jhelum and Chenab rivers. Known for its agricultural economy, the town has a unique geographical and historical significance within the region.
==History== Farooka's development is tied closely to the agricultural expansion of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Located about 47 kilometers west of Sargodha, Farooka was initially a sparsely populated, isolated village situated in a desert area. Due to its location between the Jhelum and Chenab rivers, sub-soil water was relatively accessible, allowing wells to provide sufficient drinking water despite the area's arid conditions.
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