Traditionally, it was residing place for Zamindars and other natives of village number 334 which became part of Tehsil Gojra, district Toba Tek Singh in 1982.

Small populations of Syeds, Arains, Jatts, Gujjars, Kharals and Pathans also inhabit this area.

The original name of this place is Kot Ram Chand, which means fortress of Hindu deity Rama.

During the 18th century Chiraghabad was established by a family which migrated from Mitha Tiwana, Khushab .

This prominent family of rajputs brought the land of this entire village and settled down here.