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| Name: | Sooianwala |
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| District: | Hafizabad |
Sooianwala Chatha is a small town in Hafizabad District. It has a population of about 15,000 and is located about 60 kilometers west of Gujranawala city and 30 Kilometers from Haizabad District. Most people in the town speak Punjabi language, though almost all of them can also speak 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. Dr. Ijaz Ahmed Chattha who is one of the brilliant doctors produced by this school who is currently giving his services to one of the largest hospitals in UK. Another example isAhmed Bilal Chattha (s/o Bashir Ahmed chattha) who is one of brilliant students produced by that school who has recently completed his ACCA(UK)
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, Vetnery Hospital etc. 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 barrage which is located only a few kilometers from sooianwala. There is also a small canal that runs through the village which provides water for the crops. 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 moonsons 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. People there have also dug many tube wells due to the undependable climate. The rice of sooianwala is also very famous.
Culture
Sooianwala has a traditional culture. People there are very generous. The major events of Eids are celebrated with great fervor and joy. People usually 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 charge a brilliant example is the ‘Jamia Hazrat Umer-e-Farooq (ra)’ Mosque. 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. Dr. Ijaz Ahmed Chattha who is one of the brilliant doctors produced by this school who is currently giving his services to one of the largest hospitals in UK. Another example is Ahmed Bilal Chattha(s/o Bashir Ahmed chattha) who is one of brilliant students produced by that school who has recently completed his ACCA(UK) these are only a few examples there are many like these.
Prominent Students of High School
Dr Ijaz Ahmed Chattha ------------- currently serving in UK as a Doctor
Ahmed Bilal Chattha ------------- Recently completed ACCA (UK)
Nazir Ahmed Chattha (Late) ------------- A prominent Doctor
Dr Illyas Chattha ------------- A prominent vet Doctor
Brigadier Dr Mazhar Iqbal ------------- Brigadier Doctor
Adil Ihsan Chattha ------------- currenlty working at Symantec U.S.A
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 through the motorway through Kot sarwar and also through Gt 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 kilometers 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 ancient and busiest dera is the dera of Ch Muhammad Nawaz Chattha (Late)
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 gather together to play games like football, cricket, etc. Sooianwala also has a great football team and is ranked among the top teams of Hafizabad.
Mosques
Sooianwala has 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 of Sooianwala
District: Hafizabad
Province: Punjab
Country: Pakistan
Location: 38.71°N, 65.18°′″E
Altitude: 700 m
Area: 7 Sq. km
Calling Code: 0547
Population: 15,000
Union Council: Ramkay Chattha
Major Crops: Rice, Wheat, sugarcane
Major Industry: Home made ropes, Agricultural Chemicals
Banks: No Banks
Mosques: 8 Mosques
Nazim: Nasir Mahmood Bhatti
Prominent Personalities
- Ch. Sultan Ahmed Chattha (Late)
- Ch. Muhammad Nawaz Chatha (Late)
- Ch. Faiz Ahmed Chattha (Late)
- Ch. Nazir Ahmed chattha (Late) (son of Ch. Sultan Ahmed chattha)
- Ch. Akbar Ali Chattha
- Ch. Muhammad Abdullah Chattha
- Ch. Illyas Chattha
- Ch Bashir Ahmed Chattha (s/o sultan Ahmed chattha)
- Ch. Nasrullah Khan Chattha(s/o sultan Ahmed chattha)
- Ch. Riasat Ali Chattha (s/o of Ch. Fazal Chattha)
- Ch Shamim Hayder chattha (s/o sultan Ahmed chattha)
- Ch. Azam Ali Chattha
- Ch. Ahsan Ullah Chattha
Young prominent personalities
- Faisal Shehzad Chattha (s/o Bashir Ahmed chattha)
- Baber Shehzad Chattha (s/o Bashir Ahmed Chattha)
- Khalid Mehmood Chattha (s/o Akbar Ali chattha)
- Sahab Khan Chattha (s/o sultan Ali Chattha)
- Imran Ashraf Chattha
- Ahsan Ullah Chattha
- Yousaf Abdullah Chattha (s/o Abdullah Chattha)
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