Samundri
| Samundri سمندری | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Samundri | |
| Coordinates: 30°29′N 71°31′E / 30.48°N 71.52°ECoordinates: 30°29′N 71°31′E / 30.48°N 71.52°E | |
| Country |
 Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Faisalabad |
| Tehsil | Samundri Tehsil |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
Samundri (Urdu, Punjabi: سمندری) is a city in Faisalabad District in the Punjab province of Pakistan.[1] It is the headquarters of Samundri Tehsil, a subdivision of the district.
History
Samundri was on a major trade route during the reign of Sher Shah Suri. The present site of Samundri city was founded in 1887 as Chak No. 533.G.B.
Later it was renamed Samundri because of three Hindu mandirs in the area. The word Seh means Three in Persian and a mandir is a Hindu temple.
In 1887 there were three Hindu shrines in this area but now what remains of them houses the Government Primary School No 4.
After the independence of Pakistan in 1947, many Muslims from East Punjab and Haryana fled India and settled in Samundri.
Geography
Samundri is located at 30°48'30N 71°52'15E, with an altitude of 130 metres (429 ft), and is 45 km from Faisalabad.[2]
Economics
Samundri is home to a major grain market.
Anarkali Bazaar is the main commercial market of the city, and Jinnah Market is the oldest. Other markets in the city include Katchery Bazaar, Mandi Bazaar, Nehar Bazaar, Qasim Bazaar, Kashmiri Bazaar, Sunny Plaza, gulistan plaza, Al-MAxi center and Chaki Bazaar.
Samundri is also known for its custom truck painting business. Samundri is also known for its sugar cane and other agriculture products.
Major Banks in Samundari:
- National Bank of Pakistan
- Bank of Punjab
- Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited
- Habib Bank Limited
- United Bank Limited
- Allied Bank Limited
- Muslim Commercial Bank Limited
- Bank Alfalah
- Soneri Bank Limited
Education
There are two Post Graduate colleges in Samundri, one for boys and another for girls. There is a commerce college as well being run by TEVTA in a private building acquired on rent. However a new building is built for Commerce and Technical studies. Classes will be starting soon... Hopefully in 2012.
There are four Govt. high schools in total; two for boys [Govt. High School No.1, Govt. High School No.2] and two for girls [Govt. High School No.1, Govt. High School No.2]Govt High School 479 GB and a number of private schools.
The Punjab Group Of Colleges started classes in 2012 having programs of F.A, F.Sc, I.Cs, I.Com, B.Sc, B.A and B.Com. Samundri Campus of The Punjab Group Of Colleges is situated on Samundri-Faisalabad Road Near Teen Pulian Stop.
The establishment of the Virtual University Campus (IEMS) in Samundri allows students to study for various HEC approved and recognized degrees, including BBA, MBA, MCS, MIT, BSCS, BSIT, B.Com, B.Sc.
City landmarks
Clock Tower
References
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