Bhawana
Bhawana بھوانہ | |
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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°ECoordinates: 31°33′58″N 72°38′46″E / 31.5661111°N 72.6461111°E | |
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, bounded by Faisalabad, Jhang, and Chiniot, three other cities in Punjab.
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]
Mosques (Masajid)
Its main Jamia Masajid are:
1. Imam Bargah Mehfil e Shah e Khurassan
It is the oldest imam bargah in the brown and is related to Shiism . Its building is the finest building in the area. People from neighbouring villages come here to offer their religious duties in Mouharrum ul Haram and on different occasions.
2. Masjid Hussain
It is the Masjid of group Sunnis. It is the markaz of group Sunnis in Bhawana. It is situated on the main Jhang Chiniot road.
---3. Masjid Noor--
This old mosque was built by Mian Shair M. Gondal. It is situated near the house of Khurram Shahzad Gondal(grandson of Mian Shair). This is a beautiful small building, belobgs to only Muslims-no particular sect.
Institutes
Government Higher Secondary School, Misaali Public School, Punjab Public International High Shool, Allied School Anwar Jannat Capus Bhowana, Ghazali School & College.Govt H/S Darbar Dhunday Shah.
Gallery
These are the pictures related to Bhawana:
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Sun Rising scene
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Underpass Bridge of a Canal
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Road Constructing in Bhawana City
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Harvested Crops in Bhawana City
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Canal passing near Bhawana City
See also
- Economy of Faisalabad
- List of schools in Pakistan
- Mandi Shah Jeewna
- Sheikhan
- Sial Sharif
- Sultan Bahu
References
- ↑ "In the list of Postal Codes of Pakistan". 18dao.net. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
- ↑ Location of Bhawana on Google Map
- ↑ Location of Bhawana on Wikimapia
- ↑ Check weather report for Bhawana
- ↑ Location and Climate
External links
- Bhawana at the Google Maps
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