Khurrianwala
| Khurrianwala كهُرڑياں والا | |
|---|---|
| Residential and industrial estate | |
  Khurrianwala كهُرڑياں والا | |
| Coordinates: 31°31′2″N 73°16′0″E / 31.51722°N 73.26667°ECoordinates: 31°31′2″N 73°16′0″E / 31.51722°N 73.26667°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| City | Faisalabad |
| Province | Punjab |
| Elevation | 178 m (584 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 35,292 |
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Khurrianwala (Urdu: كهُرڑياں والا), is a town, residential area and industrial estate of Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. It has large number of textile manufacturing industries. Khurrianwala is the heart of Pakistan textile Industry MTM Mills Ltd., Interloop, Ibrahim Fibers, M.K sons (pvt) LTD, Nishat Ltd, Sitara Group[Amtex Ltd]. And many more
History
During the regime of Sher Shah Suri (1486–1545) the land of the area was barren, and he constructed a well to remedy the situation. "Well" is pronounced as khu and "barren land" is pronounced as rrian in the Punjabi language, so that is why this town is known as Khurrianwala.
The area is known for a historical road from Khurrianwala to Jhumra, constructed by King Sher Shah Suri. During his reign, much development took place. He also made a tower for postal purposes, but during the reconstruction of Chowk that tower demolished by the order of DCO . It was the oldest building in Khurrianwala.[1] The police station of Khurrianwala was established in 1914.
Modern era
Khurrianwala has observed an enormous growth in its population for the last two decades owing to the rapid increase in textile and cotton based industries. Around 15000 people travel in and out of Khurrianwala on a working day.
Industries
Textile industries in the area include Amtex Mill, Bismillah Textile, Interloop Limited, Masood Textile Mills, MSC Textile, Liaqat Textile, Arzoo Textile and Arshad Group of Textile and Industries.
Schools
Hundreds of students attend higher secondary schools for boys and girls. There are two degree colleges for higher education. Government girls degree college as well as boys degree college and the famous one is Fatima Jinnah Public School which rendering great services for educational needs of the area since 1985.[2][3]
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