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'''Soianwala Chatha''' ({{lang-ur|سوئيانوالہ چٹھہ}}) is a town in the ] of ], ]. It is located at 32°15'0N 73°42'0E with an altitude of 210 metres (692 feet).<ref></ref> Soianwala is an ancient town that is believed to pre-date the Mughal era, there are a few historical buildings and ruins in and around the town. During the rule of ] a road was built to link the town to ] and the cities beyond them. Being the centre of the cultivated lands, the town was famous for its "Mandi" (market) of cash crops. The market was mainly handled by the Hindus and Sikhs but more recently is being run by Muslims following the establishment of Pakistan. The nearby villages are also historically important. Ch. Muhammad Nawaz Chattha had done many development works in the village. The examples are High School, Girls High School, Boys Primary School, Girls Primary School and Veterinary Hospital. A recreational area was developed by the late Ch. Nazir Ahmed Chattha. '''Vanike Tarar''' is a town in the ] of ], ]. It is located at 32°15'0N 73°42'0E with an altitude of 210 metres (692 feet).<ref></ref> Vanike Tarar is an ancient town that is believed to pre-date the Mughal era, there are a few historical buildings and ruins in and around the town. During the rule of ] a road was built to link the town to ] and the cities beyond them. Being the centre of the cultivated lands, the town was famous for its "Mandi" (market) of cash crops. The market was mainly handled by the Hindus and Sikhs but more recently is being run by Muslims following the establishment of Pakistan. The nearby villages are also historically important. There is a High School, Hospital, Secondary School, Police Station, Veterinary Hospital and supply of electricity, Gas and sewerage system runs throughout the village. Some of the prominent personalities of Vanike Tarar are Haji Hameed Ahmad Tarar, Manzoor Ahmad Tarar and among the youth the most influential personality is Mehar Mumtaz Hussain Jaan.


==Geography and climate== ==Geography and climate==
Soianwala is bounded by rivers and canals. There is a major canal that runs parallel to Soianwala which comes from the Qadirabad barrage and is located few kilometres north of Soianwala. There is also a small canal that cuts the village in two parts and adds the scenic beauty to this wonderful town/village . Currently the canal is being renovated and is being lined and the road that runs beside it is being rebuilt. The climate is mainly dry with rains in the summer due to the monsoons and there are also a few rains in the winter due to the western depression. The land is plain and good for agriculture with plenty of water supply. formers have also dug many tube wells due to the undependable climate. Soianwla is big producer of quality rice in the area. Vanike Tarar is bounded by rivers and canals. There is a major canal that runs parallel to Vanike Tarar which comes from the Qadirabad barrage and is located few kilometers north of Vanike Tarar. There is also a small canal that cuts the village in two parts and adds the scenic beauty to this wonderful town/village . Currently the canal is being renovated and is being lined and the road that runs beside it is being rebuilt. The climate is mainly dry with rains in the summer due to the monsoons and there are also a few rains in the winter due to the western depression. The land is plain and good for agriculture with plenty of water supply. formers have also dug many tube wells due to the undependable climate. Vanike Tarar is big producer of quality rice in the area.


==Culture== ==Culture==
Soianwala is a culturally rich village, the people are very generous. The major events of Eids are celebrated with great religious enthusiasm and joy. People do prefer to wear the traditional dress that is Shalwar kameez and dhoti kameez. Vanike Tarar is a culturally rich village, the people are very generous. The major events of Eids are celebrated with great religious enthusiasm and joy. People do prefer to wear the traditional dress that is Shalwar kameez and dhoti kameez. The number of well educated people in the village is amongst the highest in the area. Some of them are Ikhlaq Ahmad Tarar (Sectary LDA), Hassan Nawaz Tarar (Sectary Excise), Ahmad Aziz (Sectary Additional Higher Education)


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
According to the 1998 census of Pakistan, the Soianwala had a population of 15,000. <ref> {{Dead link|date=August 2009}}</ref>. The average annual growth rate of the population is 2.71%. As per definition of Board of Revenue Punjab, Place of human habitation having at least ten house are called settlement. According to the 1998 census of Pakistan, the Vanike Tarar had a population of 45,000. <ref> {{Dead link|date=August 2009}}</ref>. The average annual growth rate of the population is 2.71%. As per definition of Board of Revenue Punjab, Place of human habitation having at least ten house are called settlement.


==Transport== ==Transport==
Soianwala is one of the most accessible villages in Hafizabad. Recently the starting of bus services form different cities to Soianwala has facilitated the people. The roads are also good. It can be accessed by motorway through the Kot Sarwar Interchange and also through the Grand Trunk Road. It is only a two hour drive from Lahore to Soianwala. The transport facility has benefited many people in the village for trading or personal use. The nearest railway station is located in Alipur Chattha which is located about fifteen kilometres from Soianwala.There is also a railway station Gajurgola which is situated about 10 kilometer east of soianwala the track from the railway station to the village is full of natural beauty and well farmed fields.Agricultural farms are in abundance means of transport to these several farms is either motor bike or horse riding. Vanike Tarar is one of the most accessible villages in Hafizabad. Recently the starting of bus services form different cities to Vanike Tarar has facilitated the people. The roads are also good. It can be accessed by motorway through the Kot Sarwar Interchange and also through the Grand Trunk Road. It is only a two hour drive from Lahore to Vanike Tarar. The transport facility has benefited many people in the village for trading or personal use. The nearest railway station is located in Alipur Chattha which is located about fifteen kilometers from Vanike Tarar.There is also a railway station Gajurgola which is situated about 10 kilometer east of Vanike Tarar the track from the railway station to the village is full of natural beauty and well farmed fields.Agricultural farms are in abundance means of transport to these several farms is either motor bike or horse riding.


==Deras== ==Deras==
Dera is a place in villages where people gather together and discuss different issues. Different Chowdrys Have built Deras in the village. Usually there is a mosque attached or near a Dera. There are several deras in the village.But most ancient and busiest Dera is of Chowdry Sultan Ahmad Chattha.(late)elder brother of chowdry Muhammad Nawas Chatha.The great soul renowned for his bravery , justice , genrousity and kind hearted. Dera is a place in villages where people gather together and discuss different issues. Different Chowdarys Have built Deras in the village. Usually there is a mosque attached or near a Dera. There are several deras in the village.


==Recreational activities== ==Recreational activities==
People of the village have a limited choice for their recreational activities. Most of the time people go to the Qadirabad barrage where there are different restaurants and other activities. Children usually use the link canal that passes besides the village to swim in the summer. There is also a park in the high school where children play games like football, cricket, etc. Soianwala is also a great football team and is ranked among the top teams of Punjab. People of the village have a limited choice for their recreational activities. Most of the time people go to the Qadirabad barrage where there are different restaurants and other activities. Children usually use the link canal that passes besides the village to swim in the summer. There is also a park in the high school where children play games like football, cricket, etc. Vanike Tarar is also a great football team and is ranked among the top teams of Punjab.


Soianwala Football Team Won The All Punjab Football Tournament held in SOOIANWALA.All tournaments all financed by chaudhary Nasrullah Khan chatha son of late ch Sultan Ahmed chatha.Kashif ahsan chatha is the football team captain and selector of team, he is highly motivated guy and political supporter of PMLN under supervision of ch Nasrullah khan chatha. Vanike Tarar Football Team Won The All Punjab Football Tournament held in SOOIANWALA. All tournaments all financed by Chaudhary Nasrullah Khan Chatha son of late ch Sultan Ahmed Chatha. Mehar Mumtaz Hussain Jaan was the captain of the team when it won the Football Tournment in 2009.


==Mosques== ==Mosques==
Soianwala has about six mosques the most prominent mosque is the Jamia Masjid Umer(R.A). Recently a madrasa has also been built in it and it is the biggest mosque in the village. It can host up to 600 namazis. It has a beautiful interior and a high minar. The imam of the masjid is Allama Zubair Ahmed Zaheer. Vanike Tarar has about Twenty mosques. The most prominent mosque is the Jamia Masjid Farooq-e-Azam. It can host up to 1000 namazis. It has a beautiful interior and a high minar. The imam of the masjid is Qari Jalaluddin.


==Statistics location== ==Statistics location==
*38.71°N, 65.18°′″E *38.71°N, 65.18°′″E
*Calling Code: 0547 *Calling Code: 0547
*Union Council: Ramkay Chattha *Union Council: Vanike Tarar
*Major Crops: Rice, Wheat, sugarcane Major Industry: Home made ropes, Agricultural Chemicals *Major Crops: Rice, Wheat, sugarcane Major Industry: Home made ropes, Agricultural Chemicals
*Banks: No Banks *Banks: 2 Banks (State Bank, MCB)
*Mosques: 8 Mosques *Mosques: 20 Mosques


==Towns== ==Towns==
*Muhallah Indroon (Down Town Soianwala) *Muhallah Purana Larri Adda
*Muhallah Dakhan (Southern Town) *Muhallah Nawab Purra
*Muhallah Noobahar (Ever Green Town) *Muhallah Jehangir Purra
*Mohallah ShaheenAbad (Eagle Town) *Mohallah Mustafabad
*Mohallah Kutia (Cottage Town) *Mohallah Bazaar
*Mohallah Waddi Nahar (Big canal Town) *Mohallah Rahim Ullah Shah


==References== ==References==
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Town in Punjab, Pakistan
Vanike Tarar
Town
Country Pakistan
ProvincePunjab
Area
 • Total25 km (10 sq mi)
Elevation700 m (2,300 ft)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)

Vanike Tarar is a town in the Hafizabad District of Punjab, Pakistan. It is located at 32°15'0N 73°42'0E with an altitude of 210 metres (692 feet). Vanike Tarar is an ancient town that is believed to pre-date the Mughal era, there are a few historical buildings and ruins in and around the town. During the rule of Sher Shah Suri a road was built to link the town to Alipur Chattha and the cities beyond them. Being the centre of the cultivated lands, the town was famous for its "Mandi" (market) of cash crops. The market was mainly handled by the Hindus and Sikhs but more recently is being run by Muslims following the establishment of Pakistan. The nearby villages are also historically important. There is a High School, Hospital, Secondary School, Police Station, Veterinary Hospital and supply of electricity, Gas and sewerage system runs throughout the village. Some of the prominent personalities of Vanike Tarar are Haji Hameed Ahmad Tarar, Manzoor Ahmad Tarar and among the youth the most influential personality is Mehar Mumtaz Hussain Jaan.

Geography and climate

Vanike Tarar is bounded by rivers and canals. There is a major canal that runs parallel to Vanike Tarar which comes from the Qadirabad barrage and is located few kilometers north of Vanike Tarar. There is also a small canal that cuts the village in two parts and adds the scenic beauty to this wonderful town/village . Currently the canal is being renovated and is being lined and the road that runs beside it is being rebuilt. The climate is mainly dry with rains in the summer due to the monsoons and there are also a few rains in the winter due to the western depression. The land is plain and good for agriculture with plenty of water supply. formers have also dug many tube wells due to the undependable climate. Vanike Tarar is big producer of quality rice in the area.

Culture

Vanike Tarar is a culturally rich village, the people are very generous. The major events of Eids are celebrated with great religious enthusiasm and joy. People do prefer to wear the traditional dress that is Shalwar kameez and dhoti kameez. The number of well educated people in the village is amongst the highest in the area. Some of them are Ikhlaq Ahmad Tarar (Sectary LDA), Hassan Nawaz Tarar (Sectary Excise), Ahmad Aziz (Sectary Additional Higher Education)

Demographics

According to the 1998 census of Pakistan, the Vanike Tarar had a population of 45,000. . The average annual growth rate of the population is 2.71%. As per definition of Board of Revenue Punjab, Place of human habitation having at least ten house are called settlement.

Transport

Vanike Tarar is one of the most accessible villages in Hafizabad. Recently the starting of bus services form different cities to Vanike Tarar has facilitated the people. The roads are also good. It can be accessed by motorway through the Kot Sarwar Interchange and also through the Grand Trunk Road. It is only a two hour drive from Lahore to Vanike Tarar. The transport facility has benefited many people in the village for trading or personal use. The nearest railway station is located in Alipur Chattha which is located about fifteen kilometers from Vanike Tarar.There is also a railway station Gajurgola which is situated about 10 kilometer east of Vanike Tarar the track from the railway station to the village is full of natural beauty and well farmed fields.Agricultural farms are in abundance means of transport to these several farms is either motor bike or horse riding.

Deras

Dera is a place in villages where people gather together and discuss different issues. Different Chowdarys Have built Deras in the village. Usually there is a mosque attached or near a Dera. There are several deras in the village.

Recreational activities

People of the village have a limited choice for their recreational activities. Most of the time people go to the Qadirabad barrage where there are different restaurants and other activities. Children usually use the link canal that passes besides the village to swim in the summer. There is also a park in the high school where children play games like football, cricket, etc. Vanike Tarar is also a great football team and is ranked among the top teams of Punjab.

Vanike Tarar Football Team Won The All Punjab Football Tournament held in SOOIANWALA. All tournaments all financed by Chaudhary Nasrullah Khan Chatha son of late ch Sultan Ahmed Chatha. Mehar Mumtaz Hussain Jaan was the captain of the team when it won the Football Tournment in 2009.

Mosques

Vanike Tarar has about Twenty mosques. The most prominent mosque is the Jamia Masjid Farooq-e-Azam. It can host up to 1000 namazis. It has a beautiful interior and a high minar. The imam of the masjid is Qari Jalaluddin.

Statistics location

  • 38.71°N, 65.18°′″E
  • Calling Code: 0547
  • Union Council: Vanike Tarar
  • Major Crops: Rice, Wheat, sugarcane Major Industry: Home made ropes, Agricultural Chemicals
  • Banks: 2 Banks (State Bank, MCB)
  • Mosques: 20 Mosques

Towns

  • Muhallah Purana Larri Adda
  • Muhallah Nawab Purra
  • Muhallah Jehangir Purra
  • Mohallah Mustafabad
  • Mohallah Bazaar
  • Mohallah Rahim Ullah Shah

References

  1. Location of Suianwala - Falling Rain Genomics
  2. Urban Resource Centre

External links

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