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| Samundri سمندری |
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 Samundri
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| Coordinates: 30°29′N 71°31′E / 30.48°N 71.52°ECoordinates: 30°29′N 71°31′E / 30.48°N 71.52°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Faisalabad |
| Tehsil | Samundri Tehsil |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
Samundri (Urdu, Punjabi: سمندری) is a city in Faisalabad District in the Punjab province of Pakistan.[1] It is the headquarters of Samundri Tehsil, a subdivision of the district.
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[edit] History
Samundri was on a major trade route during the reign of Sher Shah Suri. The present site of Samundri city was founded in 1887 as Chak No. 533.G.B.
Later it was renamed Samundri because of three Hindu mandirs in the area. The word Seh means Three in Persian and a mandir is a Hindu temple.
In 1887 there were three Hindu shrines in this area but now what remains of them houses the Government Primary School No 4.
After the independence of Pakistan in 1947, many Muslims from East Punjab and Haryana fled India and settled in Samundri.
[edit] Geography
Samundri is located at 30°48'30N 71°52'15E, with an altitude of 130 metres (429 ft), and is 45 km from Faisalabad.[2]
[edit] Demographics
Jat, Arain,,Rajpoot,kashmiri Butt,*Hundlana Sial* and Gujjars are the major ethnic groups in Samundri, and they dominate local politics.
[edit] Economics
Samundri is home to a major grain market.
Anarkali Bazaar is the main commercial market of the city, and Jinnah Market is the oldest. Other markets in the city include Katchery Bazaar, Mandi Bazaar, Nehar Bazaar, Qasim Bazaar, Kashmiri Bazaar, Sunny Plaza, and Chaki Bazaar.
Samundri is also known for its custom truck painting business.
[edit] Education
There are two government high schools in Samundri, one for boys and one for girls, and a number of private schools.
The establishment of the Virtual University Campus (IEMS) in Samundri allows students to study for various HEC approved and recognized degrees, including BBA, MBA, MCS, MIT, BSCS, BSIT, B.Com, B.Sc.
Samundri College of Commerce offers business studies.
[edit] City landmarks
City landmarks include the Goal Chowk, with its clock tower, Ravi Muhalla, Noor Muhammad Park, Lady Park, Green Park, Mohalla Islamabad.
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