Kalekay Nagra (Urdu: كاليکے ناگرہ), is a suburban village with a population of around 500 in the Tehsil Pasrur and District Sialkot of Punjab province of Pakistan. Administratively it is located in Union Council Adamkay Nagra. It is located at 32° 19' 12.6408 N 74° 29' 28.2804 E with an altitude of 238 metres (784 feet). The nearest big cities are Sialkot, Pasrur, Daska, Narowal and Gujranwala. Marala-Ravi Link Canal passes near it and used to cultivate its fertile land.
Name
Before the Partition in British era Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims were living in this town. There was a famous landlord Sikh and local leader. His name was Kali Singh. So, after his name this village was given the name of Kalekay. After Independence 1947 it was renamed Kalekay Nagra. Nagra is a family caste meaning "Snake sitting on a path way".
Brief History
Kalekay Nagra was a very small village before the partition of British India in August 1947. Sikhs and Hindus migrated to India but Muslim families stayed. Lot of people from Indian Punjab came and satellite in this village.
Caste
The people of this village belongs to many tribes. Following are well known:
Occupation
The source of income is Agriculture, Government Services, Overseas Jobs, Banking, Football Stitching and Labor work in Factories.
Agriculture
The historical region of Punjab is considered to be one of the most fertile regions on Earth. Both east and west Punjab produces a relatively high proportion of India and Pakistan's food output respectively. Following crops are cultivated in Kalekay Nagra:
- Wheat
- Rice
- Sugarcane
- Vegetables
People also have Dairy farming with Buffalo, Cows, Goats and Sheep. Poultry farming and specially hens at home level.
Schools
- Govt. Primary School for Boys [1]
- Govt. Middle School for Girls [2]
Masque
There are two Masques (Masjid) for Muslims and a Church for Christians.
Sports
Cricket is the most popular sport in Kalekay Nagra. But some young boys also like to play Footbal, Gulli Danda and Kabadi. Swimming is also a famous game here in the nearby canal.
Notable people from Kalekay Nagra
- Ustad Ghulam Ali (استاد غلام علی) (singer) [3]
- Engr. Rana Sarfraz Ahmed (Canada) (UAF)
- Dr. Rana Tariq Mahmood (MBBS) (FCPS) (KEMU)
- Dr. Rana Farhat Shaheen (MBBS) (Gynaecology) (PMC)
- Rana Muhammad Anees (BSCS) (Software Engr.) (UCP)
- Rana Fakhra Sharif (BS. Hons) (M.Phil) (UAF)
- Rana Riffat Sharif (BBA) (GIFT)
- Ch. Muhammad Anwar (Social Worker) (Late)
- Rana Nazir Ahmed (Education Dept.) (Social Worker)
- Haji Muhammad Zafarullah (Social Worker)
- Saddiq Ahmed (Education Dept.)
- Rana Muhammad Ashraf (Education Dept.)
- Nasir Ahmed (Educator)
- Shahid Mehmood Mughal (Educator)
- Basharat Ahmed (Educator)
- Rana Ghulzar Ahmed (Educator)
- Latif Murad (Police)
- Abdul Ghaffar Chohan (Police)
- Nadeem Chohan (Police)
- Mukhtar Hussain (MBA)
- Rana Muzammal Khan (MBA) (Banker)
Gallery
| Photo Gallery Kalekay Nagra |
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References
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