Kamoke

Kamoke

Kamoke (Urdu: کامونکی) is a city in the Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan. It ranks as the 30th largest city in Pakistan according to the 2017 census with a population of 249,767. Kamoke is known for its prominent rice market, being one of the largest in the sub-continent, and for its numerous mosques. Located on the Grand Trunk Road, Kamoke is 21 km from Gujranwala and 44 km from Lahore, offering convenient access to both cities. The city is also well-connected by rail, situated on the main Lahore-Rawalpindi Railway Line. Kamoke was historically settled during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar and was officially declared a tehsil in 1992 by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. It is administratively governed by the Town Municipal Administration under the City District Government of Gujranwala, featuring Tehsil Civil Courts, its own police circle, and a tehsil headquarters hospital.