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| Aerial view of the Main Bazaar at Sillanwali | |
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Sillanwali
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
| Calling code | 0992 |
Sillanwali is a town of Sargodha District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The town has recently been made tehsil headquarters with the creation of Sillanwali Tehsil.[1] It is situated at 31°49'45N 72°32'22E,[2] lying in the southern area of Sargodha, bordering with Jhang District in the Bhatiore area.
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The town developed in the late 19th century during the rule of the British empire. It was planned to be an agricultural business hub or mandi ("wholesale market").
It was a planned town developed after canals were built for agricultural purposes and a railway line was established. Even today, the railway station at Sillanwali is known as "Sillanwali Mandi" in railway records. Before the Partition of India in 1947, Sillanwali was well known for the production of cotton. Most of the population were Hindu Khatris. After partition the Hindus migrated to India and their property was taken over by the Muslim Sheikhs (having Khatri Origin), most of whom had migrated from Karnal District of Haryana state which had been part of united Punjab but became part of Indian Punjab after 1947.
At the same time, Jat Sikhs migrated to India, and members of the Arain, Khokhar, Gujjar and Rajput moved to Sillanwali and the surrounding villages.
The dargah (tomb and shrine) of Pir Muhammad Barkhudar Gilani Qadri is located in Sillanwali. It is the oldest and most celebrated dargah in the area. Urs is held annually on March 1. Hundreds of murids attend this event from different cities and regions, as well as local people.
The old city is divided into 4 blocks. Block # 4 is well developed amongst all. There are many intellectuals live in block # 4. The main neighborhoods of Sillanwali are Islam Nagar, Shareef Colony, People Colony, Chanan Pura, Dhaulka Town, Noon Colony, Rana Market, Model Town, Aslam Colony, Beegi Purra, Zaffarabad, Rehman Purra, Garden Town and Aziz Park nishat abad.
Main Bazaar is the largest open-air market of Sillanwali. . Bazar No.2 is another market. Zia shaheed road. Committee road. Railway road. Saeed Bazaar is another market in the area.
RANA MARKEET is another markeet in which hanicrafts mens making several type of wooden goods there. sillanwali
Chak No. 129 SB is situated on Shaheen Abad Raod.
Among several high schools in which Govt High school No1 & Govt High school No2 are very famous as education. There are two degree colleges in Sillanwali (one for boys & second for girls) 2 High Schools for girls. one English medium Model School for girls and one for boys There are also a number of private schools & colleges providing the best education. One Govt. college of Boys is also under construction.
Sillanwali is famous for its woodwork handicrafts, which are largely exported to other cities, provinces and even to other countries.
3. www.sillanwalihandicraft.com http://sillanwalihandicraft.com
4. www.sillanwali.info http://sillanwali.info
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