| Khurrianwala | |
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| — Residential and industrial estate — | |
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Khurrianwala
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| Country | Pakistan |
| City | Faisalabad |
| Province | Punjab |
| Elevation | 178 m (584 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 35,292 |
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Khurrianwala Town is a residential area and industrial estate of Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. It has large number of textile manufacturing industries.
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During the regime of Sher Shah Suri (1486–1545) the land of the area was barren, and he constructed a well to remedy the situation. "Well" is pronounced as khu and "barren land" is pronounced as rrian in the Punjabi language, so that is why this town is known as Khurrianwala.
The area is known for a historical road from Khurrianwala to Chak Jhumra, constructed by King Sher Shah Suri. During his reign, much development took place. He also made a tower for postal purposes, which can still be seen. It is the oldest building in Khurrianwala.[1] The police station of Khurrianwala was established in 1914. Faisalabad's famous psychologist have started a large psychological rehabilitation center for psychiatric patients and drug addicts called "REHAB HOME" in Khurrianwala, Jhumra Road near Khawaja Garden.
Khurrianwala has observed an enormous growth in its population for the last two decades owing to the rapid increase in textile and cotton based industries. Around 15000 people travel in and out of Khurrianwala on a working day.
Textile industries in the area include Amtex,[2] Bismillah, Interloop, Masood Textile Mills (MTM) and Arzoo.
Hundreds of students attend higher secondary schools for boys and girls. There are two degree colleges for higher education.Government girls degree college as well as boys degree college.[3]