Bhaddar

Bhaddar is a village in Kharian Tehsil, Gujrat District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located at 31° 56' 30N 74° 2' 47E with an altitude of 215 metres (708 feet) and is also the chief town of Union Council Bhaddar which is an administrative subdivision of the Tehsil.

History
Bhaddar is an old village. There is evidence that it was established in the 14th century. Before the independence of Pakistan in 1947, Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs used to live here in harmony. There are still the ruins of pre-independence buildings here.

Demography
The population of Bhaddar is estimated to be in excess of 5,000 and consists mainly of the Bhaddar clan of Jatts. The population is 98.21% Muslim majority.