NEIGHBOURHOOD
FACILITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE
Public Transport in and near Cantt, Jhelum
Two main intercity roads, Motorway, and GT Road, greatly facilitate people’s commute in Jhelum. Since Cantt, Jhelum occupies a prime location on Grand Trunk Road, people will not find any difficulty in accessing any mode of public transportation in the vicinity.
To begin with, Jhelum Cantt Bus Stop on Grand Trunk Road takes around 5 minutes to reach from 32 Medium Playground, Cantt, Jhelum. From here, you can easily catch buses, coaches, chingchis, traditional taxis, and rickshaws. Further, it also has a waiting area for passengers.
Another option for public transport in and near Cantt, Jhelum is Mid-Way Coach Stop in Cantt, Jhelum, located just 4 minutes away near Islamabad-Lahore Road, while Jhelum Cantt bus stand is situated on the other side of GT Road and is reachable within 4 minutes.
Furthermore, Lahore Morr Stop on Grand Trunk Road in Cantt, Jhelum is only 5 minutes away from the playground, and Jhelum Bus Station on Abdul Sattar Edhi Road, Cantt, Jhelum is only 2 km away from Garrison Cinema. There is also a Fly Coach Terminal near Abdul Sattar Edhi Road, only 5 minutes away from the cinema.
Cantt, Jhelum also hosts a railway station, about 7 minutes away in Railway Colony. The station was constructed during the British era in 1928. The station is a stop for 16 trains and makes it possible for commuters to reach any corner of Pakistan. The trains arriving at and departing from Jhelum Railway Station include:
- Hazara Express (2 trains) runs to and from Karachi Cantt – Sialkot
- Awam Express (2 trains) runs to and from Karachi Cantt – Havelian
- Jaffar Express (2 trains) runs to and from Peshawar Cantt – Quetta
- Khyber Mail (2 trains) runs to and from Karachi Cantt – Peshawar Cantt
- Pakistan Express (2 trains) runs to and from Karachi Cantt – Rawalpindi
- Subak Raftar (2 trains) runs to and from Lahore– Rawalpindi
- Tezgam (2 trains) runs to and from Rawalpindi – Karachi
Besides, the Daewoo Terminal in Jhelum is operational only 10 minutes away on Jada, from West Colony, Cantt Jhelum. It is a private transportation service providing a hassle-free commute to different cities including Gujranwala, Gujrat, Lahore Thokar, Rawalpindi, and Sialkot. Apart from Daewoo Bus Service, residents can also find regular buses and Hiace services running between Rawalpindi, Mandi Bahauddin, Chakwal, Islamabad, Gujrat, Mirpur, and Faisalabad.
Markets in and near cantt, jhelum
The availability of commercial areas in a society not only makes daily grocery shopping convenient but also adds more worth to the resell value of the property. Thankfully, there is a score of shops, general stores, and markets in and near Cantt, Jhelum.
For instance, CSD (Canteen Store Department), located on Tufail Road, takes only 9 minutes to reach from Cantt, Jhelum. The store has an across-the-board stock of daily staples such as groceries, household and personal care products, and various types of home appliances including refrigerators, deep freezers, TVs, ACs and power generators priced economically. Then, there is Melange Super Market, located at a 10-minute walk on Tufail Road, Cantt, Jhelum.
Further, there are other markets in Cantt, Jhelum including Evergreen Market, located on Paradise Road, while Raheem Market is available near Sarwar Road. Both these markets are roughly 5 minutes away from Café 23, Cantt, Jhelum. Moreover, a Sabzi Mandi is located in Jinnah Colony, reachable within 4 minutes from Cantt Chowk. The market stocks a massive range of fresh fruits and vegetables priced reasonably, which is why people from all over the city come here to shop. Another place to buy produce at a wholesale price is only 3 km away in Sarai Alamgir, N5 Jhelum.
Additionally, residents of Cantt, Jhelum have access to a score of general stores, marts, and local shops in Cantt, Jhelum. To mention a few, Pak Army and General Store, My Shop, and Welfare General Store are operational in Melange Super Market, about 4 minutes away from Cantt Chowk. Also, Al Madina Super Store on Sadiq Road is about a km away, while Hafiz General Store in West Colony, Cantt, Jhelum is only 5 minutes away from Melange Super Market.
In a similar vein, Jhammat Kiryana and General Store in Arsal Town is only 4 minutes away by foot from Ch Abdul Rashid Road, while, Makki Madani Cash & Carry and Hasaan Mart are operational roughly 10 minutes away in Arsal town and Pind Dadan Khan, Jhelum Road respectively. These stores are known to sell a variety of daily goods and consumables.
Some other general stores and markets in and near Cantt, Jhelum include Hammad General Store on Arain Street Eidgah, Nauman General Store and Iftikhar General Store Mithu Shah, sited in Saeela Jhelum, and Az Electronic in West Colony. All the stores are roughly 5 to 10 minutes away by foot from Combined Military Hospital, Cantt, Jhelum.
Also, you can easily get prescription medicines from several pharmacies and medical stores present in and near Cantt, Jhelum. For instance, Shifa Pharmacy, located on CMH Road, is about 7 minutes away, while Wattan Medical Store and Life Care Scientific Traders (medicine suppliers) and situated on Kazim Kamal Road. Furthermore, Capital Medical Store in Model Town near Shandar Chowk is a 9-minute drive away, and Chohan Medical Store on Old GT Road is only 10 minutes away from Cantt, Jhelum. Lastly, Standard Medical Store on Tehsil Road takes around 10 minutes to reach by car, while more pharmacies in Cantt, Jhelum are listed below:
- Hamza Medical Store, located on Y Cross CMH, Pind Dadan Khan, Jhelum Road, Saeela is reachable within 5 minutes from Café 23
- Haris Pharmacy in West Colony takes merely 7 minutes to reach by road
- It takes only 7 minutes to reach Mudassar Medical Store, located in Saeela, Jhelum
- De Watson is about 10 minutes away in Machine Mohalla Number 1
- Smart Pharmacy in Machine Mohalla Number 2 is only 5 km away from Cantt, Jhelum
Mosques in and near cantt, jhelum
Residents of Cantt, Jhelum can easily take care of their religious obligations without commuting much since every colony in the cantonment is home to quite a few mosques.
To begin with, Jamia Masjid Amna Bibi and Jamia Mosque Hajra in West Colony are about 5 to 10 minutes away by foot. Also, CMH Mosque in Combined Military Hospital is only a km away from Khurram Bakers, West Colony. It is one of the most beautiful mosques in town. The foundation stone of the mosque was laid in 1950, by General Muhammad Ayub Khan. The mosque can house 25,000 people at a time.
Next comes Jamia Masjid Cantt on Liaquat Road, which is only 5 minutes away by foot from Candle Bakers and Superstores. The mosque boasts a modern construction and features a fully marbled flooring along with an open-air area for prayers. The mosque also has an ablution facility and a parking area. Besides, SOM Mosque near Army Club Road is reachable within 6 minutes by foot, while Lalazar Colony also houses Jamia Mosque Lalazar, about a km away from 32 Medium Playground.
Moreover, Jamia Masjid Ahle-Hadees on Grand Trunk Road is only 9 minutes away, while Jamia Mosque Railway Colony and Jamia Mosque Madni in Railway Colony takes only 7 minutes to reach by road. You can also offer prayers in Farooqia Mosque, located in Machine Mohalla Number 2, only 4 minutes away from Railway Colony. Some more mosques in and near Cantt, Jhelum are:
- Allah Wali Mosque, located in Arsal Town Bagga, CMH Road, just 5 minutes away
- Noorani Jamia Mosque on Arain Street Eidgah, a km away from Hassan Mart, West Colony
- Jamia Makki Masjid in Saeela Jhelum, only 6 minutes away from Pind Dadan Khan-Jhelum Road
- Masjid Ghousia Mehria Jhelum, located on Rohtas Road, just 3 minutes away from Cantt Chowk
- Sheikh Qaim Deen Mosque on Mian Mohammad Bakhsh Road, Machine Mohalla 3, reachable within 7 minutes from Cantt, Jhelum
Schools, Colleges And Universities in and near cantt, jhelum
The presence of educational institutions in proximity to a residential setting not only helps parents in saving up yearly van fees but also reduces the anxiety of parents. That being said, there are a good number of renowned schools, colleges, and universities in and near Cantt, Jhelum.
To start with schools operational within Cantt, Jhelum, Army Public School, and College, Girls Campus, Jhelum near Aziz Bhatti Road takes roughly a 5-minute walk to reach from Army Club. The school is widely known and has 168 branches all over Pakistan. The school offers admissions from Playgroup to Matric and also provides transportation facility to students. The campus features well-stocked science and computer labs, a stationery shop, and a video room. The school also offers adequate sports facilities including see-saw, swing, and go-merry-round for junior students, while seniors can play basketball, table tennis, and basketball.
Further, there is also Army Public School Montessori Campus about a km away, near GT Road, while APS Boys Campus - College Block Jhelum is functional just a few minutes’ walk away on Tariq Road. Additionally, Presentation Convent School for Girls on Grand Trunk Road is only a 6-minute walk away from Army Club. The school offers admissions in Montessori to A & O’Levels/Matric. The state-of-the-art school also features a playground, a swimming pool, and labs.
Also, Beacon Light Primary School, Fatima Jinnah Primary School, and Tot Town School are operational in West Colony about 8 to 10 minutes away from Melange Super Market by foot. However, Cantonment Board Public School is present just a km away, near Pind Dadan Khan-Jhelum Road. Parents can also enrol their kids in St. Thomas' High School, Jhelum, which is only a few minutes’ drive away in Arsal Town from Combined Military Hospital. The school was founded by Sr. Maureen Costelloe in 1950 and offers quality education from primary to secondary levels.
Similarly, there are several popular schools operational outside the community, but on a very short distance. To start with, Happy Home Secondary School, located on Khadim Road, Gul Afshan Colony and takes around a 3-minute to reach from Cantt, Jhelum. The academically oriented school aims to make its students socially responsible under its unique educational system. HHS offers G.C.E. O Level Syllabus in secondary levels. The school also has the recognition from the University of Cambridge, U.K. Besides, F.G Girls Public Secondary School and FG Boys Public Secondary School in Gul Afshan Colony are only 4 minutes away from CSD, Cantt, Jhelum.
Moreover, some other schools in and near Cantt, Jhelum include Fauji Foundation Higher Secondary School Jhelum on Machine Mohalla Road is just 4 minutes away, while Dar-e-Arqam in Jhelum Cantt is just 5 minutes away from CSD, Cantt, Jhelum. Further, Allied School Naveed Campus Jhelum Cantt, near Combined Military Hospital is operational only 2 km away, while Minhaj Model School in Saeela Jhelum and Munir Bright Ways High School in Eidgah are about 5 minutes away from CSD, Cantt, Jhelum.
As for colleges and other institutions of higher education, Cantt, Jhelum is home to several reputed ones such as Fauji Foundation College Jhelum in Railway Colony, only 10 minutes away by foot from Cantt Chowk, while Army Public School and College, Girls Campus, and APS - College Block Jhelum Cantt are reachable within 4 minutes from Cantt, Chowk. Further, Fatima Jinnah Girls College is operational in West Colony, about 2 km away from the community. The college offers admissions in Intermediate (Computer Science), Pre-Engineering, and Pre-Medical. However, a km’s drive is needed to reach CB Education System and Intermediate College, located near Tufail Road, and National Forces School and College System Jhelum Campus, situated in Arsal Town, Cantt, Jhelum.
Besides, a famous dental college named Osama Homeopathic Medical College is located just 2 minutes away in Jinnah Colony, Rohtas Road. Faran Institute of Technology is also operational in Jinnah Colony and reachable within 3 minutes. Students interested in the medical field can also study in Jhelum Institute of Health Sciences, sited 10 minutes away on Major Akram Shaheed Road, Chishtiyan Mohallah, Azizabad. Lastly, Litravalley Postgraduate Degree College Jhelum offers masters, M.Sc, B.S (4 years), B.Com and B.A in several faculties of science including:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Botany
- Zoology
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Arts
Further options for university students include the Virtual University of Pakistan, Jhelum Campus, located on Al Markaz Road, Shamali Mohalla, reachable within 7 minutes, while Allama Iqbal Open University is about 5 minutes away from Cantt Chowk. Both universities offer quality education online. Jhelum Homeopathic College is also just 3 minutes away on Old GT Road, Jadda, while Superior College is only 14 minutes away on GT Road. Also, it takes only 15 minutes to reach University of the Punjab, Jhelum Campus, located on Grand Trunk Road. Students seeking admission in Ph.D., masters and graduate programmes can enrol here. The university offers a plethora of programmes in the following faculties:
- Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering & Technology
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Islamic Studies
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Life-Sciences
- Faculty of Oriental Learning
- Faculty of Pharmacy
Banks in and near cantt, jhelum
Residents of Cantt, Jhelum can efficiently take care of their banking matters since there are several banks operational in and near Cantt, Jhelum. For instance, Askari Bank, Allied Bank, and Habib Bank Limited are present about 5 minutes away on Saeela, Jhelum. Also, Muslim Commercial Bank is operational about 7 minutes away in West Colony, on Jehlum Road, while National Bank of Pakistan, located near Arain Street Eidgah, is at a distance of 2 km.
There is also a branch of United Bank Limited, present in Jinnah Colony, Rohtas Road, Summit Bank, located on Kazim Kamal Road, Silk Bank on Paradise Road, First Women Bank Limited on G.T.S Chowk, and Bank Alfalah on Link Road. All the banks are sited in Cantt, Jhelum and reachable within 4 minutes by car from 32 Medium Playground.
Some more banks are also providing their services in Cantt, Jhelum, including Sindh Bank, Faysal Bank, and the Bank of Punjab, all of which are about 7 minutes away on Old GT Road. You can also reach Bank Al-Habib, located on Kazim Kamal Road, and Taqwa Islamic Banking in Model Colony, Railway Road. Both of them are roughly 2 km away from Cantt, Jhelum.
Residents who need to access Meezan Bank Limited can head to its branch sited in Meher Plaza Civil Lines, around 5 minutes away from Garrison Cinema. Also, it takes approximately 10 minutes to reach Habib Metropolitan Bank, present in Machine Mohalla 1, while JS Bank in Civil Lines, Naya Mohalla is reachable within 8 minutes from Garrison Cinema, Cantt, Jhelum.
Security in cantt, jhelum
Cantt, Jhelum is an Army Base, which means round-the-clock security for its residents. There are different check posts and CCTV cameras on all entry and exit points to make sure the area remains completely protected and secure at all times.
electricity backup
The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) supplies electricity to Cantt, Jhelum. There are double capacity power transformers installed in Rajjar grid station (Jhelum) to provide an uninterrupted supply of electricity to the residents of Cantt, Jhelum. Also, people have the option to install UPS and stand by generators to avoid any inconvenience during power outages.
Clinics and Hospitals in and near cantt, jehlum
Living in a society where medical assistance is readily available is no less than a blessing. It doesn’t only help in treating routine medical issues, but is a huge source of relief during medical emergencies. Thankfully, people living in and near Cantt, Jhelum can conveniently access a good number of clinics and hospitals without needing to commute much.
To begin with, West Colony hosts Munza Clinic, Rubab Clinic, Raza Clinic, and Naseem Memorial Clinic. All of them are approximately 6 to 8 minutes away from Café 23, Cantt, Jhelum.
Further, it takes only 6 minutes to reach Sughra Clinic and Bismillah Clinic, located on Kazim Kamal Road, while Nazar Mehdi Clinic in only 2 km away near Sarwar Road. Besides, more clinics are functional outside the cantonment, and they include, Muslim Dental Clinic takes only 5 minutes to reach from Café 23, located on Rohtas Road, Jinnah Colony. It is a small dental clinic and specialises in dental and oral issues. Also, other clinics including Al Subhan Clinic, Razia Clinic, and Sehrish Clinic and Maternity Home are operational just 5 to 10 minutes away, in Jinnah Colony, Jhelum.
Some other clinics near Cantt, Jhelum include, Dr Shahid Tufail Psychiatrist, situated on Mian Muhammad Bakhsh Road, Machine Mohalla No. 3, some 8 minutes away, while it also takes 8 minutes to reach Bashir Children Clinic, also located in Machine Mohalla, 7 minutes to reach Subhan Allah Clinic and Sardar Homeopathic Clinic Jhelum, sited on Old GT Road, Machine Mohalla no. 2. Also, Altaf Clinic ENT (Dr Altaf Hussain) and Dr Basit Altaf ENT specialist on Old GT Road in Mujahidabad take 6 minutes to reach from Cantt Chowk.
Additionally, it takes roughly 4 to 8 minutes to reach the following clinics:
- Bashir Children Clinic in Machine Mohalla No. 3
- Mujahid Clinic, operational on Old GT Road, Cantt, Jhelum
- Dr Hafeez Clinic is situated in Jada
- Rizwan Clinic is about 3 km away on Pind Dadan Khan-Jhelum Road
- Nukhab Clinic, located in Lota Village
As for hospitals, Cantt, Jhelum is home to several popular hospitals of the city. You can reach Combined Military Hospital Jhelum, located on Pind Dadan Khan-Jhelum Road, within 10 minutes by foot and 4 minutes by car. It is a tertiary care military hospital and provides indoor and outdoor surgical and medical treatment to patients. The hospital has 24/7 emergency care, pharmacies, and a mosque. Also, Karachi Medical Centre in Arsal Town is only 5 minutes away from West Colony.
Moreover, you need only 5 minutes to reach Mehr Mohammed Khan Hospital, located in West Colony, while Shaheen Diagnostic Centre is only 3 minutes away, situated on Islamabad-Lahore Road, Saeela Jhelum. The diagnostic centre offers several medical services including CT scan, ultrasound, E.C.G, digital X-ray, and a pathology laboratory.
Furthermore, DHQ Hospital Jhelum, located in Jada, is only 4 km away from Cantt Chowk. It is a 258-bed hospital, equipped with modern technology and round-the-clock medical facilities. The hospital also has an emergency maternity home and a canteen. Additionally, it takes roughly 5 to 10 minutes to reach Fazal Hospital, located in Naya Mohalla, Khadim Ali Memorial Hospital, located in Machine Mohalla No. 2, Khan Mohammad Hospital, located in Railway Colony, and Iftikhar Hospital, situated on Major Akram Shaheed Road, Dhoke Jumma. Also, other clinics and hospitals functional in and near Cantt, Jhelum include:
- Noor-un-Nisa Hospital in Jhelum Cantt is about 8 minutes away by foot from Cantt Chowk
- Shifa Dental Surgery on Street Number 3 in Machine Mohalla No. 3 is about 7 minutes away from Cantt, Jhelum
- Haider Hospital, present on Rohtas Road, Jinnah Colony, is reachable within 5 minutes
- Dr Aamir’s Skin & Hair Clinic, situated in Rafique Arcade, Old G T Road, is only 5 minutes away from Cantt Chowk
- Ortho Clinic is also sited about 5 minutes away on Mujahidabad Road
PROPERTIES IN cantt, jhelum
Sales Price Trends in cantt, jhelum
It is only logical for property-seekers and investors to keep themselves updated about the latest sales price trends before making any investments. After all, having in-depth information about a particular locality or project will help them strike a better deal. This approach can minimise the risk and maximise the return on investment. So, following we’ve discussed the property trends of Cantt, Jhelum to help you make an informed decision.
Houses for Sale in cantt, jhelum
Quite a few houses are up for sale in Cantt, Jhelum. Beginning with the sales price trends of 7 marla houses in the society, their price starts at PKR 1 crore and goes up to PKR 1.25 crore, while a beautiful 10 marla house can cost around PKR 1.5 crore. Further, investors can also find luxurious 1 kanal houses in Cantt, Jhelum for an average price of PKR 1.1 crore to PKR 4 crore. The houses feature 4-8 bedrooms, 4-10 bathrooms, drawing room, TV lounge, spacious car parking, lawn, and a study room.
Plots for Sale in cantt, jhelum
Prospective investors and buyers can find a couple of residential plots in Cantt, Jhelum. The asking price of 1 kanal residential plots in Cantt, Jhelum starts at PKR 1.6 crore and goes up to PKR 2.2 crore. However, the prices may vary as per the size, area, and the location of plots.
Most Popular Areas to buy property in cantt, jhelum
As per Zameen’s data of buying properties, West Colony is one of the most popular areas in Cantt, Jhelum. The colony features 7 marla and 17 marla properties for an average price of PKR 1 crore to PKR 1.25 crore. The area is popular because residents can easily access all the amenities, including mosques, schools, public transport, and shops.