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Saadat Pur is the major village of the Tehsil Sarai Alamgir. It is part of Gujrat district in the north of Punjab province. The village is located on the eastern bank of the Upper Jhelum Canal and is located on road connecting Sarai Alamgir and Mirpur.Geography and climateSaadat Pur is located at and lies at an altitude of 248 metres above sea-level.The Village as a whole has a moderate climate. In summer, temperatures can reach 45 °C, but the hot spells are comparatively short. The winter months are very pleasant with temperatures rarely falling below 2 °C.HistoryThe ancient history of the region has seen it participate in the Indus Valley Civilization and the Gandhara Civilization. At a later date, the Battle of the Hydaspes took place nearby, between the armies of Alexander the Great and the Indian king Porus.The actual Village of Saadat Pur was founded by the Saadat Khan who migrated to this place and inhabited the area. This place was chosen because of its ideal location on the Upper jhelum canal and the road connecting Sarai Alamgir and Mirpur providing easy access to main markets.Saadat Pur gained its prominence when the Upper Jhelum canal was created from Jhelum river; Saadat Pur village was provided with bridge that linked villages situated on either sides of new canal. Hence enabling other close by villages to use the route. The village became hub of activities i.e. establishment of Saadat Pur Market (commonly known as PUL), Saadat Pur Post Office, branches of two leading commercial banks and a High School for boys.