Havelian
Havelian is the second largest municipality in the Abbottabad District, in what used to be the Hazara province of Pakistan. It serves as the headquarters for Havelian Tehsil. The word literally translates into English as "mansions". The outskirts of the city are also home to one of the largest ordnance factories of Pakistan, Pakistan Ordnance Factories Havelian. An ordnance depot also exists in the vicinity of the city and the factory.
Geography
Havelian is located on the Karakoram Highway and on the banks of Haro River, about 15.5 kilometers south west of Abbottabad.[1]
Villages
Villages in the immediate vicinity include Phullanawali, Langra, Lari Siyadain, Malkan, Banda Abdul Jabbar Khan, Banda Bazdaar, Banda Said Khan,Bodla, Deiri Kiyaal, Baandi Attai Khan, Takia Sheikhan, Rajoya, Khora Bazgraan, Ghrari Pholgran, Chair Sajji Kot, Naara, Sultanpur, Changi Bandi Baldeer, Chamnaka, Kiala, Batala, Sajawel, Banda Subkhan, Maira, Khota Qabar, Theethaan, Sareela, Barsin, Kokal, Solan, Panjgran, Kashka, Jhangra, havelian gaho(hvn village,talla, banda sahib khan,
History
In 997 CE, Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi, took over the Ghaznavid dynasty empire established by his father, Sultan Sebuktegin, In 1005 he conquered the Shahis in Kabul in 1005, and followed it by the conquests of Punjab region. The Delhi Sultanate and later Mughal Empire ruled the region. The Punjab region became predominantly Muslim due to missionary Sufi saints whose dargahs dot the landscape of Punjab region. The predominantly Muslim population supported Muslim League and Pakistan Movement. After the independence of Pakistan in 1947.
Languages
A large population of Havelian speaks Hindko and pahari,Potohari
Transport
Havelian's main public transport consist of auto rickshaws, modified Suzuki pickup vehicles, tongas, which can accommodate anywhere from 8 to 13 people at a time. Taxis and automobiles for hire are also available. Vans and buses are frequently used for connecting Havelian to the surrounding cities and towns in the region.
Railway
Havelian is the terminus of a branch railway, in February 2007, consultants were engaged to investigate the construction of a railway link to China. The line would go via the 4,730m-high Khunjerab pass.[2]
A former through railway to the east was cut by partition with India.
Occupation
Agriculture and business are the main occupations of the people in Havelian. Quite a number of people are also employed in the ordnance factories & ordnance depot however, the factory boasts its own housing area separate from the old city.
Education
1. Government High School, Havelian 2. Jinnah Public School, Havelian 3. International Public School and College, Havelian 4. Al Arqam School, Havelian 5. Educators 6.Sir Syed Public School & College Sultanpur,Havelian
Holy places
Khanqa Mahboobabad Shareef Havelian
Largest Markzi Jamia Masjid AMEER MAHAVIA Havelian
See also
- Railway stations in Pakistan
References
External links
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Coordinates: 34°03′11.00″N 73°09′12.00″E / 34.0530556°N 73.1533333°E