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[[File:Shrine of RAJAN SHAH Layyah.JPG|thumb|Shrine of [[Rajan Shah]], Layyah]]
[[File:Shrine of RAJAN SHAH Layyah.JPG|thumb|Shrine of [[Rajan Shah]], Layyah city in Layyah district, Pakistan]]
'''Layyah''' ([[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] and {{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|ليّہ}}}}), previously spelled as '''Leiah''', is a city in the [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab province]] of [[Pakistan]].<ref name="NRB">[http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=18&dn=Layyah Tehsils & Unions in the District of Layyah] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807200110/http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=18&dn=Layyah |date=2011-08-07 }}. National Reconstruction Bureau, Government of Pakistan</ref> The city is headquarter of [[Layyah District]] and [[Layyah Tehsil]]. It is the [[List of most populous cities in Pakistan|72nd largest city in Pakistan]].<ref>{{cite web |title=PAKISTAN: Provinces and Major Cities |url=http://www.citypopulation.de/Pakistan-100T.html |website=PAKISTAN: Provinces and Major Cities |publisher=citypopulation.de |accessdate=4 May 2020}}</ref>
'''Layyah''' ([[Saraiki language|Saraiki]] and {{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|ليّہ}}}}), previously spelled as '''Leiah''', is a city in Pakistan.<ref name="NRB">[http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=18&dn=Layyah Tehsils & Unions in the District of Layyah] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807200110/http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=18&dn=Layyah |date=2011-08-07 }}. National Reconstruction Bureau, Government of Pakistan</ref> The city is headquarter of [[Layyah District]] and [[Layyah Tehsil]]. It is the [[List of most populous cities in Pakistan|75th most populous city of Pakistan]].<ref>{{cite web |title=PAKISTAN: Provinces and Major Cities |url=http://www.citypopulation.de/Pakistan-100T.html |website=PAKISTAN: Provinces and Major Cities |publisher=citypopulation.de |access-date=4 May 2020}}</ref>

The main languages spoken in the city include [[Saraiki language|Saraiki]], [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], and [[Urdu]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
It lies between 30–45 to 31–24 deg north latitudes and 70–44 to 71–50 deg east longitudes. The area consists of a semi-rectangular block of sandy land between the [[Indus River]] and the [[Chenab River]] in [[Sindh Sagar Doab]]. The total area covered by the district is 6,291&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> with a width from east to west of 88&nbsp;km and a length from north to south of 72&nbsp;km.
It lies between 30–45 to 31–24 degree north latitudes and 70–44 to 71–50 degree east longitudes. The area consists of a semi-rectangular block of sandy land between the [[Indus River]] and the [[Chenab River]] in [[Sindh Sagar Doab]]. Layyah is situated at an average elevation of 143m above sea level. The total area covered by the district is 6,291&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> with a width from east to west of 88&nbsp;km and a length from north to south of 72&nbsp;km.


==History==
==History==
The town was founded around 1550 by [[Kamal Khan Mirani]], a descendant of [[Ghazi Khan Mirani]] who laid foundation of [[Dera Ghazi Khan]]. Around 1610, the town was taken from the Mirani rulers by the Jaskani Balochs, who held it until 1787. Abdun Nabi Sarai was appointed Governor by [[Timur Shah Durrani]], but three years later it was included in the Governorship of Muhammad Khan Sadozai, who transferred his seat of Government to [[Mankera]]. In 1794, Humayun Shah, the rival claimant to the throne of Kabul, was captured near Layyah and brought into the town, where his eyes were put out by order of Zaman Shah. Under the [[Sikh Empire|Sikh Government]], the town once more became the centre of administration for the neighbouring tract, and after the British occupation in 1849, was for a time the headquarters of a Civil Administrative Division. This administrative status of Layyah was short-lived and the British reduced it to the level of [[Tehsil]] headquarters, making it a part of [[Dera Ismail Khan]]. In 1901, Layyah was transferred to the new District of [[Mianwali District|Mianwali]]. Later on, it was made part of the [[Muzaffargarh District]]. In 1982, Layyah Tehsil was upgraded to District headquarters comprising three Tehsils: Layyah, [[Karor Tehsil|Karor]] and Chaubara. The municipality was created in 1875.<ref>[http://www.layyahonline.net/History-Of-Layyah/History-Of-Layyah.html History Layyah] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405004331/http://www.layyahonline.net/History-Of-Layyah/History-Of-Layyah.html |date=2019-04-05 }}.</ref>
The town was founded around 1550 by Kamal Khan Mirani, a descendant of Ghazi Khan Mirani who laid foundation of [[Dera Ghazi Khan]]. The region was part of [[Multan]] province of Mughal Empire.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Dasti |first=Humaira Faiz |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kH3jAAAAMAAJ&q=multan+a+province+of+mughal |title=Multan, a Province of the Mughal Empire, 1525-1751 |date=1998 |publisher=Royal Book |isbn=978-969-407-226-5 |language=en}}</ref> Around 1610, the town was taken from the Mirani rulers by the Jaskani Balochs, who held it until 1787. Abdun Nabi Sarai was appointed Governor by [[Timur Shah Durrani]], but three years later it was included in the Governorship of Muhammad Khan Sadozai, who transferred his seat of Government to [[Mankera]].
In 1794, Humayun Shah, the rival claimant to the throne of Kabul, was captured near Layyah and brought into the town, where his eyes were put out by order of Zaman Shah. Under the [[Sikh Empire|Sikh Government]], the town once more became the centre of administration for the neighbouring tract, and after the British occupation in 1849, was for a time the headquarters of a Civil Administrative Division. This administrative status of Layyah was short-lived and the British reduced it to the level of [[Tehsil]] headquarters, making it a part of [[Dera Ismail Khan]]. In 1901, Layyah was transferred to the new District of [[Mianwali District|Mianwali]]. Later on, it was made part of the [[Muzaffargarh District]]. In 1982, Layyah Tehsil was upgraded to District headquarters comprising three Tehsils: Layyah, [[Karor Tehsil|Karor]] and Chaubara. The municipality was created in 1875.<ref>[http://www.layyahonline.net/History-Of-Layyah/History-Of-Layyah.html History Layyah] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405004331/http://www.layyahonline.net/History-Of-Layyah/History-Of-Layyah.html |date=2019-04-05 }}.</ref>

== Demographics ==
Population of Layyah city.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Layyah (Layyah, Punjab, Pakistan) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information |url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/pakistan/punjab/layyah/7170105__layyah/ |access-date=2024-08-31 |website=www.citypopulation.de}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|Census Year
|Population
|-
|1972
|33,549
|-
|1981
|51,482
|-
|1998
|72,319
|-
|2017
|126,055
|-
|2023
|151,274
|}


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 16:24, 26 October 2024

This article is about the city. For the district named for it, see Layyah District. For other uses, see Layyah (disambiguation).
Layyah
ليّہ
City
Layyah is located in Pakistan
Layyah
Layyah
Coordinates: 30°57′55″N 70°56′38″E / 30.96528°N 70.94389°E / 30.96528; 70.94389
Country Pakistan
ProvincePunjab
DivisionDera Ghazi Khan
DistrictLayyah
Area
 • Metro
6,291 km2 (2,429 sq mi)
Elevation
143 m (469 ft)
Population
 (2023)[1]
 • City
151,274
 • Rank75th, Pakistan
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Postal code
31200
Calling code0606
Number of towns1
Number of Union councils36
Websitewww.punjab.gov.pk/layyah
Shrine of Rajan Shah, Layyah city in Layyah district, Pakistan

Layyah (Saraiki and Urdu: ليّہ), previously spelled as Leiah, is a city in Pakistan.[2] The city is headquarter of Layyah District and Layyah Tehsil. It is the 75th most populous city of Pakistan.[3]

The main languages spoken in the city include Saraiki, Punjabi, and Urdu.

Geography

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It lies between 30–45 to 31–24 degree north latitudes and 70–44 to 71–50 degree east longitudes. The area consists of a semi-rectangular block of sandy land between the Indus River and the Chenab River in Sindh Sagar Doab. Layyah is situated at an average elevation of 143m above sea level. The total area covered by the district is 6,291 km2 with a width from east to west of 88 km and a length from north to south of 72 km.

History

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The town was founded around 1550 by Kamal Khan Mirani, a descendant of Ghazi Khan Mirani who laid foundation of Dera Ghazi Khan. The region was part of Multan province of Mughal Empire.[4] Around 1610, the town was taken from the Mirani rulers by the Jaskani Balochs, who held it until 1787. Abdun Nabi Sarai was appointed Governor by Timur Shah Durrani, but three years later it was included in the Governorship of Muhammad Khan Sadozai, who transferred his seat of Government to Mankera.

In 1794, Humayun Shah, the rival claimant to the throne of Kabul, was captured near Layyah and brought into the town, where his eyes were put out by order of Zaman Shah. Under the Sikh Government, the town once more became the centre of administration for the neighbouring tract, and after the British occupation in 1849, was for a time the headquarters of a Civil Administrative Division. This administrative status of Layyah was short-lived and the British reduced it to the level of Tehsil headquarters, making it a part of Dera Ismail Khan. In 1901, Layyah was transferred to the new District of Mianwali. Later on, it was made part of the Muzaffargarh District. In 1982, Layyah Tehsil was upgraded to District headquarters comprising three Tehsils: Layyah, Karor and Chaubara. The municipality was created in 1875.[5]

Demographics

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Population of Layyah city.[6]

Census Year Population
1972 33,549
1981 51,482
1998 72,319
2017 126,055
2023 151,274

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "PAKISTAN: Provinces and Major Cities". PAKISTAN: Provinces and Major Cities. citypopulation.de. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  2. ^ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Layyah Archived 2011-08-07 at the Wayback Machine. National Reconstruction Bureau, Government of Pakistan
  3. ^ "PAKISTAN: Provinces and Major Cities". PAKISTAN: Provinces and Major Cities. citypopulation.de. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  4. ^ Dasti, Humaira Faiz (1998). Multan, a Province of the Mughal Empire, 1525-1751. Royal Book. ISBN 978-969-407-226-5.
  5. ^ History Layyah Archived 2019-04-05 at the Wayback Machine.
  6. ^ "Layyah (Layyah, Punjab, Pakistan) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
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