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Template:Infobox City Pakistan Sooianwala Chatha (Urdu: سوئيانوالہ چٹھہ) is a town of Hafizabad District. It has a population of about 15,000 and is located about 60 kilometres west of Gujranwala city and 30 Kilometres from Hafizabad. Most people in the town speak the Punjabi language, though almost all of them can also speak the national language of Pakistan, Urdu. The Village is surrounded by two very beautiful Canals. The only way to get to Sooianwala Chatha is by road. Most people in the town work in agricultural related fields, while some are also involved in trading activities. The high school in the town, Government Model High School, has nurtured many brilliant students over the years which have gone to make a name is larger Pakistani cities and overseas.

Sooianwala History

Sooianwala is an ancient town and the history is long and wide-reaching in its significance. Historical consensus is that it existed in the time of Mughals and even before them. There are few historical buildings and ruins in and around. In the time of Sher Shah Suri a road was built to link the town to Alipur Chattha and the cities beyond them and it still exists. It has a history of more than hundred years, and being the centre of the cultivated lands, the town was famous for its "Mandi" (market) for cash crops. The market was mainly handled by the Hindus and Sikhs but more recently is being run by Muslims following the establishment of Pakistan. The nearby villages are also historically important. Ch. Muhammad Nawaz Chattha Had done many development works in the village. The examples are High School, Girls High School, Boys Primary School, Girls Primary School and Veterinary Hospital. A Beautiful Recreational area is developed by Ch. Nazir Ahmed Chattha (Late).

Geography and climate

Sooianwala is bounded by rivers and canals. There is a major canal that runs parallel to Sooianwala which comes from the Qadirabad barrage and is located few kilometres north of Sooianwala. There is also a small canal that cuts the village in two parts and adds the scenic beauty to this wonderful town/village . Currently the canal is being renovated and is being lined and the road that runs beside it is being rebuilt. The climate is mainly dry with rains in the summer due to the monsoons and there are also a few rains in the winter due to the western depression. The land is plain and good for agriculture with plenty of water supply. formers have also dug many tube wells due to the undependable climate. Sooianwla is big producer of quality rice in the area.

Culture

Sooianwala is a culturally rich village, the people are very generous. The major events of Eids are celebrated with great religious enthusiasm and joy. People do prefer to wear the traditional dress that is Shalwar kameez and dhoti kameez.

Educational Institutions

• Government High School for boys
• Government High School for girls
• Boys Primary School
• Girls Primary School

There are also madrasas which provide religious education to the children free of cost, an example is the ‘Jamia Masjid’ and name of Madrass is Ahmad Shah Bukhari Madrassa The high school in the town, Government Model High School, has nurtured many brilliant students over the years which have gone to make a name is larger Pakistani cities and overseas. Brigadier Dr. Mazhar Iqbal was the one of many brilliant student of the school who has served in Pakistan Army as a doctor and made the most valuable services for Pakistan Army in the country and overseas , another name is Dr. Ijaz Ahmed Chattha who is one of many doctors produced by this school is currently serving in United Kingdom.

Non-Government (Private) schools

There are lot of non-Govenment Public schools for boys and girls.

Prominent Students of High School

• Adil Ihsan Chatha (Urdu: عادل احسان چٹھہ)- Senior Quality Manager Symantec Corporation MD USA
• Dr Ijaz Ahmed Chatha - MBBS UK
• Brigadier Dr. Mazhar Iqbal - Chief Executive Social Security Hospital Multan Road Lahore
• Muhammad Iqbal Chatha - Assistant Manger( Mechanical)" Ministry of Defence Pakistan
• Ahmed Bilal Chatha - Certified Chartered Accountant (UK)
• Yousaf Abdullah Chatha .......M.Phil computer sciences.
• Shamim Haider Chatha - Electric Engineer
• Saqib-Ul-Hassan Chatha - LLB Punjab University Gujranwala Kot Hassan Chatha
• Zahid Hussain Chatha - LLB Punjab University Gujranwala Sultan Pur Chatha

Transport

Sooianwala is one of the most accessible villages in Hafizabad. Recently the starting of bus services form different cities to Sooianwala has facilitated the people. The roads are also good. It can be accessed by motorway through the Kot Sarwar Interchange and also through the Grand Trunk Road. It is only a two hour drive from Lahore to Sooianwala. The transport facility has benefited many people in the village for trading or personal use. The nearest railway station is located in Alipur Chattha which is located about fifteen kilometres from Sooianwala.

Deras

Dera is a place in villages where people gather together and discuss different issues while drinking huqas. Different Chowdrys Have built Deras in the village. Usually there is a mosque attached or near a Dera. There are several deras in the village.But the most busy and big DERA is of CH Sultan Ahmed Chattha.It is known by all other neighbourhood villages.Because he was the biggest and respectfull and biggest Chowdery of his time and all other small Chowderys of other villagers came to him for the solve of their issues

Recreational Activities

People of the village have a limited choice for their recreational activities. Most of the time people go to the Qadirabad barrage where there are different restaurants and other activities. Children usually use the link canal that passes besides the village to swim in the summer. There is also a park in the high school where children play games like football, cricket, etc. Sooianwala is also a great football team and is ranked among the top teams of Punjab.

Sooianwala Football Team Won The All Punjab Football Tournament held in SOOIANWALA and Kashif Ihsan Chatha the captain of the team was one of the major contributor in the win

Mosques

Sooianwala got a number of mosques. There are about six mosques in the village but the most prominent mosque is the Jamia Hazrat Umer-e-Farooq (ra)’ Mosque. Recently a madrasa has also been built in it and it is the biggest mosque in the village. It can host up to 400 namazis. It has a very beautiful interior and also a very beautiful and high minar. The imam of the masjid is Hafiz Zubair who is also a scholar of Islam. The Ameer of the tableeghi jamat of the masjid is Dr Illyas Chattha.

Statistics

• Location: 38.71°N, 65.18°′″E
• Calling Code: 0547
• Union Council: Ramkay Chattha
• Major Crops: Rice, Wheat, sugarcane
• Major Industry: Home made ropes, Agricultural Chemicals
• Banks: No Banks
• Mosques: 8 Mosques
• MNA: Saira Afzal Tarrar PML-N
• MPA: Muhammad Asad Ullah PML-N

Towns

• Muhallah Indroon (Down Town Sooianwala)
• Muhallah Dakhan (Southern Town)
• Muhallah Noobahar (Ever Green Town)
• Mohallah ShaheenAbad (Eagle Town)
• Mohallah Kutia (Cottage Town)
• Mohallah Waddi Nahar (Big canal Town)

Telephone Networks

• Pakistan Telecommunication Company (PTCL) Pakistan
• Telenor GSM Pakistan
• Paktel GSM Pakistan
• Mobilink GSM PakisTAN

External Links

• Official Site Sooianwla
• [http://www.punjabpolice.gov.pk/statistics/district.asp?id=169&district=Hafizabad&did=10/ Sooianwala Police department}
• Jobs in Sooiwala
• Sooianwala Water Department