The Sandhu-Jatt

Sandhu - The Sandhu are the largest Pakistani Jat clan. They are found throughout central Punjab in many villages. They have played a significant role in the social and political spectrum of Pakistan. Many renowned Sandhu families lives in Lahore District (also known as Majha). They also have a considerable presence in Sheikhupura District, Sialkot District, Gujranwala District, Gujrat District and Faisalabad District (although the Pakistani Sandhu Jatts are the descendants of Sandhus who migrated from Punjab and Haryana).

According to 1911 census the Sandhu were the principal Pakistani Jat clan in districts:

Sialkot District - Sandhu (5,054)
Gujranwala District - Sandhu (3,192)
Lahore District - Sandhu (9,965)
Amritsar District - Sandhu (2,054)
Gurdaspur District - Sandhu (783)
Gujrat District - Sandhu (3,442)
Shahpur (Sargodha District) District - Sandhu (504)
Lyalpur District (Faisalabad District) - Sandhu (3,659)
Notable persons from this gotra
Bhagat Singh Sandhu
Jassa Singh Ahluwalia (3 May 1718 – 1783)
Bhai Bala
Baba Tilkara (बाबा तिलकारा) - Sindhu Gotra
Sardar Ajit Singh
Balwinder Singh Sandhu
Pradeep Sindhu
Ajeetesh Sandhu.