Mamyan
Mamyan is a small village in Jhelum District, in the Punjab (Pakistan) province of Pakistan. It is located at an altitude of 223 metres (734 ft).[1]
Economy
Most income is generated from people settled abroad mainly the UK and Spain. The main crop is wheat, corn and rice are also grown if weather is right. The River Bunhar is a growing threat to crops and fields. There are now many shops run by local villagers selling everything from produce to beauty products.
Mamyan is becoming a prospering village with many new outstanding houses being built over the last ten years. The violence that blighted the village over last few decades is now decreasing meaning more harmony in the village.
Location
The village is located 20 km south-west of Jhelum city, 3 km West of River Jhelum and 0.5 km North of River Bunhar.
Nearby settlements include:
- West - Jagta 2 km
- North - Alang 1.3 km, Kolian 1 km
- East - Khurd 1.5 km, Chotala 2 km
- South - Padiala, Darapur, Chakri
Famous people
Haji Master Hanif Ex- Headmaster Mamyan Middle School
Haji Hanif or Master Hanif as he is affectionately known as by the whole generation of the people of Mamyan.
Master Hanif worked tirelessly to make the school from a primary school to a middle school back in the mid 70's. This provided valuable education for local Mamyan children and meant they no longer had to go to Chotlla or Chakri to continue their middle school education. The middle school also benefitted many other surrounding villages because they started sending their kids from Jagta, Chak Mehmda, Alang etc to Mamyan because Mamyan was a lot closer.
Javed Iqbal British Citizen Born in Mamyan
Javed is a well known local community figure in Wakefield UK. Born in Mamyan in 1966, but settled in the UK since age of 12. Javed has been involved in many community projects like melas, galas, arts events, cultural diversity events etc and has promoted the village of Mamyan to a wider audience. Javed is also a local community correspondent for The Wakefield Express which is a weekly publication in Wakefield UK and stood as a candidate for The Labour Party in 2012 Local Council Elections.
References
External links
Coordinates: 32°48′0″N 73°33′0″E / 32.80000°N 73.55000°E
- Mamyan.info is a personal website of Victor Mamyan. The website offers free dictionaries, software and tutorials.
