The Rakh Branch Canal originates from the Lower Chenab Canal. The main areas to which it supplies water is Hafizabad, Nankana Sahib and Faisalabad in Punjab province of Pakistan. A total of 283 Villages situated and their subsequent land is irrigated through Rakh Branch.[1]
| Rakh Branch Canal نہر رکھ برانچ | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Length | 85 miles (137 km) |
| Status | Open |
| History | |
| Construction began | 1892 |
| Geography | |
| Start point | Lower Chenab Canal, few kms away from the Sukheki |
| End point | Samundari |
| Branch of | Lower Chenab Canal |
The canal was dug in 1892 during British India colonial rule. The Rakh Branch originates from canal Lower Chenab. And Lower Chenab comes out from Head Khanki at the river Chenab. It passes and produces tributaries in three districts such as Hafizabad, Nankana Sahib and Faisalabad.
Many famous towns are situated at near the Rakh Branch such as Safdarabad, Sangla Hill, Salarwala, Chak Jhumra, Gatwala, Abdullahpur and Faisalabad.[2] The canal ends at Samundri.
A total of 283 Villages situated and their subsequent land is irrigated through Rakh Branch. All of these villages name end with R.B (Rakh Branch) and start with the no of mogha (source of water point from canal) like 1 RB Prokian, 59 RB Warian, 103 RB Phalahi Wala, 213 RB Susan etc.
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31°58′N 73°37′E / 31.967°N 73.617°E