Chak 4GD
Chak No. 4/G.D.
چک نمبر 4 جی ڈی | |
|---|---|
Union Council 53 | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Okara |
| Tehsi | Renala Khurd |
| Union Council | UC-32 |
| Government | |
| • Nazim | SIR SAEED |
| Population (2010 estimate) | |
| • Total | 20,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Chak No. 4/G.D. (Punjabi, Urdu: چک نمبر 4 جی ڈی) is a village near Renala Khurd in Pakistan. It is located almost 12 kilometers north of the city after crossing the Lower Bari Doab canal, and is considered fertile land.[1] It is the main village on the Chuchak Road and is a union council center.[2]
Most of the population depends on agriculture for living. People are also working in many other fields of life like defense, teaching and engineering. It has a High school for both boys and for girls as well. It has a branch of National Bank of Pakistan (branch code 1577), an agricultural office and also a veterinary hospital.
History
Previously it was called Gulam Rasool Wala (Urdu: غلام رسول والا) due to its founder. During the British establishment of a canal channel to this area they divided the area according to the water availability, the name 4/G.D. actually referring to the 4th Gugera Drain.
Religion
Common religion of the village is Islam.[3] There are two main school of thoughts large number of Ahl al-Hadith and also Sunni. There are two main mosques in the village typically representing two different school of thoughts. However people live peace and harmony with good social relations.
Education
The people of this village is mostly well educated.Education has very dear to the people of this village. There is high school for both boys and for girls. Literacy rate is above 80%. Girl’s school is contributing well for female education. New generation are keen to get better education. which is a key factor for increasing literacy rate. Youth studies in nearby colleges/universities of Renala Khurd, Okara, Sahiwal, Faisalabad and Lahore. This village is well known for its teachers. Many people are attached with this profession and all nearby villages are being benefited from these teachers.
Top Educators
This village has produced many personalities who are not only a source of inspiration for this village but for this region as well. Most importantly they have established high moral values. They have taught how to become productive not only for one's self but for society as well.
- Hafiz Abdurazaq (late): He was a religious scholar and educated this region with good understanding of human values and Islam.
- Qari Assam Ul- Din He is also a religious Scholar after the Death of Hafiz Abdul raziq he is like God gift
- Muhammad Yousaf Sajid (late): He had been teaching young students of this region for decades as a government teacher. He continued his passion for education even after his retirement and cofounded Islamic Public School. It is now being run by his son Atiq Ur Rehman. It has become a good source of increased literacy and producing good results.
- Prof. Abdurof: Professor in Okara College
- Saifullah Faizi: Vioce Principal Govt College Renala khurd.
- Dr. Zafar uz Zaman: Lecturer in Lahore.
- Main Falk Sher :Assistant Education Officer
- Shahid Iqbal Ehsas: Economist
- Abdul Haseeb : Socialogist
- Abdul Rehman :Drone technation
Economics
Main economy is dependent on agriculture because of very fertile land. However land is very less so people has diverted to business and government jobs. People are also working in many other fields of life like defense, teaching and engineering. Educated people are also working abroad in different areas of life.
Politics
Most people belongs Kamyana (Urdu: کمیانہ) clan a descendent teribe of Hazrat Mian Kamman who is buried in Old Kamman east of Islampur in the ghoripal land possessed by Mian Asim Kamyana, it is basically a subcaste of Dhudi-Rajpoot (Urdu: ڈھڈی راجپوت). There are some Lahi - Kharal (Urdu: لہی - کھرل ), Bhatti (Urdu: بھٹی) and some also belongs to Jat Jura (Urdu: جٹ جرا) families.
Politically this village has lot of problems; most of the population belongs to Rajput Kamyana clan and in the constituency they are not in majority. So other clans like Kharal, Bhatti and Lashari mostly win elections. That is why this village gets very less development funds from the government.
Organizations
Main Organizations working for development of the village are:
- Al-Muhammdia Students : They Organise Debates Compitetion every Year For Developing Confidence among the Students
- Ithad Welfeer Society : this Organization is also working for the Development of Villagers.
Sports
Sport is a big source of entertainment especially for youth. Cricket, Volleyball and Football are most famous sports. There is no formal/dedicated ground for sports events. Boys high school is used as center of sport activities. Young students often organizes sports with neighboring villages all on their own.
Social Life
People lives in joint family system with strong social and moral values.
See also
References
- ^ "Chak No. 4 GD". wikimapia.org. Geo Location Wikimepia. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ "Tehsils & Unions in the District of Okara". National Reconstruction Bureau. Government of Pakistan. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
- ^ "Population by Religion" (PDF) (Pakistan Bureau of Statistics). Retrieved 2 October 2015.
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