Overview
Dinga is a small city of 51,000 people in District Gujrat Tehsil Khariyan, Northern Punjab. Formerly known as "Deen-gah" meaning a place of deen or centre of Islam, the city retains pre-partition era buildings and Hindu temples.
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Before you go
Culture
Dinga maintains traditional Punjabi culture with religious diversity reflected in Hindu temples alongside Islamic heritage from its "Deen-gah" origins.
Language
Punjabi is the local language. Urdu serves as the national lingua franca. English is used in official and educational contexts.
Transport
Dinga has a train station with regional rail connections. Lahore to Rawalpindi highway passes 23 km northeast. Local transport relies on auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws.