Ahmed Nager Chatha
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Ahmed Nagar Chattha is a small town in Gujranwala District, Punjab, Pakistan.
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[edit] Demography
Ahmed Nager Chatha has a population of over 25,000 and is located about 20 kilometres northwest of Gujranwala city. The population is over 99% Muslim. Most people in the town speak Punjabi, though almost all of them can also speak national language of Pakistan, Urdu. English is spoken by educated elite.
[edit] History
This town has been settled by the Chatha clan of Jat tribe.
Even though the town is small, it is well known in political circles of Pakistan because of national political leader Hamid Nasir Chattha, and now his son Fiaz Chattha. Hamid Nasir Chattha is a seasoned politician who has served on top national government posts, including Speaker National Assembly in the 1990s.
[edit] Transportation
The only way to get to Ahmed Nager Chattha is by road. Besides driving your own car (which takes about 30 minutes from Gujranwala or Wazirabad), one can also catch a bus or van from Gujranwala or Wazirabad to get there.
[edit] Economy
Most people in the town work in agricultural related fields, while some are also involved in trading activities.
[edit] Education
The high school in the town, Government High School, has nurtured many brilliant students over the years which have gone to make a name is larger Pakistani cities and overseas.
