Sohawa Bolani

Sohawa is one of the major towns in Mandi Bahauddin District in Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated on the Phalia Road, almost 3 km out of the city of Mandi Bahauddin. It basically consists of three villages: Sohawa Bolani, Sohawa Jamlani and Sohawa Dilloana and is divided into two Union Councils, Sohawa Bolani and Sohawa Dilloana.

Demographics

The main caste in Sohawas is Gondal Jat followed by other Jatts and Gujjar. Main source of income of people is foreign remittances sent by people who are working in EU, US and Middle Eastern countries who number in the thousands. and Germany live many people from sohawa bolani. A handful of the people are also serving in civil service with Muhammad Akram Ashraf Gondal being at top as Director Excise and Taxation in Govt. of Punjab. Some other prominent civil servants include Muhammad Amin, Shamsher Ahmad Gondal and Captain Shakeel Ahmad etc. Choudhary Sardar Khan Zaildar was one of the most famous personalities of the village after independence. He was known for his philanthropist activities throughout the area. Some other famous personalities include local politician and twice former Chairman Union Council Sohawa Bolani Sikandar Hayat Gondal, a disable person who has never lost an election in his political career. Then there is TARIQ ALUANA M.P.A OF Sohawa Bolani.Ch. Azhar Nazir Atif runs a well reputed lab by the name of National Lab in Mandi Bahauddin. .

External links

• Mandi Bahauddin District, Official website
• Sohawa Bolani at wikimapia.