Mangla overlooking the Jhelum river which divides the Mirpur and Jhelum districts. A part of Mangla fort was razed during the construction of the Mangla Dam, however a large part remains and serves as a public recreation place. After the completion Mangla Dam, most of the Baral & Sultanpure Thill Area was taken over by Pak Army and converted into a Cantonment whereas a small section within the compound walls of Pakistan Army's Officers residences, known as Baral Colony, was allotted to WAPDA named as WAPDA OFFICERS COLONY. Mangla The name Mangla (منگلا)is derived from the name of a small village
Dharam Vir Mangla Mangla is also the founder of 'God Realization Foundation' (GRF), which helps seekers of God to answer their personal queries. "He is a scholar of Science, Mathematics, Education, and Philosophy. He has the ability to correlate Sciences, Shastras, Spiritual Science, and God. His books are rare masterpieces based on spiritual experiences and vast studies and useful for believers and non-believers." -Ashok Vardhan Dewan Ex-Deputy Director Edu., J & K Latest Books 2010 Buddhism Vs Hinduism ( A Comparative Study),Path of Science & Spirituality:L Theory of Self-Realization, World's Great Saints and Yogis,Know God Thru Questioning, Search for God and Self, Art