Sargodha, city, northeastern Pakistan, in Punjab Province, on a branch of the Lower Jhelum Canal. The city is a rail junction and trade center for an irrigated area producing grains, cotton, citrus fruits, and oilseeds. Industries include engineering plants, a steel mill, and cotton, rice, flour, and oilseed mills. As headquarters of the canal colony, the city grew quickly in the early 20th century. Population (1981) 291,361.
