Bhawana

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Bhawana
بھوانہ
City
Nickname(s): Bhowana
Bhawana
Location on Jhang Chiniot road, Pakistan
Coordinates: 31°33′58″N 72°38′46″E / 31.5661111°N 72.6461111°E / 31.5661111; 72.6461111Coordinates: 31°33′58″N 72°38′46″E / 31.5661111°N 72.6461111°E / 31.5661111; 72.6461111
Country Pakistan
Province Punjab
District Chiniot district
Tehsil Bhawana tehsil
Established 2 February 2009
Government
 • Type Tehsil
Area
 • City 40 km2 (15.4 sq mi)
 • Urban 10 km2 (3.8 sq mi)
Elevation 157 m (515 ft)
Population (2009)(Approximately)
 • City 65,000
 • Density 1,600/km2 (4,200/sq mi)
 • Urban 40,000
Time zone PST (UTC+5)
 • Summer (DST) PDT (UTC+6)
Postal code 35350[1]
Dialling code 047

Bhawana (also spelled as Bhowana) (Urdu: بھوانہ‎, Punjabi: بھوآنہ) is the capital of Bhawana tehsil and a city in Punjab, Pakistan. It is located on the bank of the Chenab river. It is located at the central point of an area bounded by Faisalabad, Jhang, & Chiniot, which are three other cities in Punjab province.

History

Bhawana is one of the ancient cities of Pakistan. The Mughal Emperor Zahir-ud-din Babur also mentions the area in his book the Tuzk-e-Babari for its fine architecture and finely handcrafted jharoka windows of many of the old havelis (manors) and other buildings of the old/medieval town.

Geography and climate

Bhawana is located by the side of Jhang Chiniot road and on the left bank of the Chenab river.[2] It is located at the coordinates 31°33'58 in North and 72°38'46 in East with an altitude of 157 m (515 ft).[3] Its soil is very fertile and is among the largest agricultural areas, and the city itself also depends considerably on agriculture to bolster its economy. It is situated 37 km from Chiniot, 50 km from Faisalabad, 48 km from Jhang and 70 km from Sargodha. Its weather is much like the rest of Pakistan's, with summer, spring, winter and autumn seasons.[4] Its temperatures are usually moderate.[5]

Masajids

Its main Jamia Masajids are:

1. Imam Bargah Mehfil e Shah e Khurassan

It is the oldest imam bargah in the bhowana. It is related to shia sector. its building is the finest building in the area. people from neighbouring villages came here to offer their religious duties in Mouharrum ul Haram and on different occasions.

2. Masjid Hussain a.s

It is the Masjid of group Suni's. It is the markaz of group Sunni's in Bhawana. It is situated on the main jhang chiniot road

Gallery

These are the pictures related to Bhawana:

  • Sun Rising scene

  • Underpass Bridge of a Canal

  • Road Constructing in Bhawana City

  • Harvested Crops in Bhawana City

  • Canal passing near Bhawana City

See also

References

  1. ↑ "In the list of Postal Codes of Pakistan". 18dao.net. Retrieved January 9, 2013. 
  2. ↑ Location of Bhawana on Google Map
  3. ↑ Location of Bhawana on Wikimapia
  4. ↑ Check weather report for Bhawana
  5. ↑ Location and Climate

External links

Neighbourhoods of Chiniot
Administration: Chiniot District
Tehsils
Cities
Towns & councils
Localities
Website: TMA Chiniot
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