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| Name: | Sooianwala |
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| District: | Hafizabad |
Sooianwala Chatha is a small town in Hafizabad District. It has a population of about 15,000 and is located about 60 kilometers west of Gujranawala city and 30 Kilometers from Haizabad District. Most people in the town speak Punjabi language, though almost all of them can also speak national language of Pakistan, Urdu. The Village is surrounded by two very beautiful Canals. The only way to get to Sooianwala Chatha is by road. Most people in the town work in agricultural related fields, while some are also involved in trading activities. The high school in the town, Government Model High School, has nurtured many brilliant students over the years which have gone to make a name is larger Pakistani cities and overseas.
Sooianwala History
Sooianwala is an ancient town and the history is long and wide-reaching in its significance. Historical consensus is that it existed in the time of Mughals and even before them. There are few historical buildings and ruins in and around. In the time of Sher Shah Suri a road was built to link the town to Alipur Chattha and the cities beyond them and it still exists. It has a history of more than hundred years, and being the centre of the cultivated lands, the town was famous for its "Mandi" (market) for 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, Vetnery Hospital etc. A Beautiful Recreational area is developed by Ch. Nazir Ahmed Chattha (Late).
Geography and climate
Sooianwala is bounded by rivers and canals. There is a major canal that runs parallel to sooianwala which comes from the barrage which is located only a few kilometers from sooianwala. There is also a small canal that runs through the village which provides water for the crops. 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 moonsons 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. People there have also dug many tube wells due to the undependable climate. The rice of sooianwala is also very famous.
Culture
Sooianwala has a traditional culture. People there are very generous. The major events of Eids are celebrated with great fervor and joy. People usually prefer to wear the traditional dress that is Shalwar kameez and dhoti kameez.
Educational Institutions
- Government High School for boys
- Government High School for girls
- Boys Primary School
- Girls Primary School
There are also madrasas which provide religious education to the children free of charge a brilliant example is the ‘Jamia Hazrat Umer-e-Farooq (ra)’ Mosque. The high school in the town, Government Model High School, has nurtured many brilliant students over the years which have gone to make a name is larger Pakistani cities and overseas. Brigadier Dr. Mazhar Iqbal was the most brilliant student of the school who has served in Pakistan Army as a doctor and made the most valuable sevices for Pakistan Army in the country and overseas , another name is Dr. Ijaz Ahmed Chattha who is one of the brilliant doctors produced by this school is currently giving his services to one of the largest hospitals in UK.
Prominent Students of High School
Dr Ijaz Ahmed Chattha ------------- MBBS UK
Nazir Ahmed Chattha (Late) ------------- A Doctor
Adil Ihsan chatha.......Senior Quality Manager Symantec Corporation MD USA
Brigadier Dr. Mazhar Iqbal ------------- MBBS from Khyber Medical College (University of Peshawar), then Joined Pakistan Army Now Chief Executive Social Security Hospital Multan Road Lahore
Muhammad Iqbal Chattha........ B.Sc.( Hons) Mechanical Engineering ( UET Lahore), M.Sc. Engineering Management Working as An "Assistant Manger( Mechanical)" under the Ministry of Defence Pakistan
Ahmed Bilal Chatha........... Certified Chartered Accountant (UK)
Yousaf Abdullah Chatha .......M.Phil computer sciences.
Kashif Ijaz Chattha ........MBA in Dubai
UMAR IJAZ CHATTHA .........LLB.
Transport
Sooianwala is one of the most accessible villages in Hafizabad. Recently the starting of bus services form different cities to sooianwala has facilitated the people. The roads are also good. It can be accessed through the motorway through Kot sarwar and also through Gt Road. It is only a two hour drive from Lahore to sooianwala. 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 sooianwala.
Deras
Dera is a place in villages where people gather together and discuss different issues while drinking huqas. 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. CHATTHA DERAS ...... Ch Faiz ahmad chattha.... Ch Riaz Ahmad chattha.... Ch Ijaz Ahmad chattha.... Ch Umar Ijaz Chattha....
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 gather together to play games like football, cricket, etc. Sooianwala also has a great football team and is ranked among the top teams of Hafizabad. Sooianwala Football Team Won The all Punjab Football Tournament SOOIANWALA
Mosques
Sooianwala got a number of mosques. There are about six mosques in the village but the most prominent mosque is the Jamia Hazrat Umer-e-Farooq (ra)’ Mosque. Recently a madrasa has also been built in it and it is the biggest mosque in the village. It can host up to 400 namazis. It has a very beautiful interior and also a very beautiful and high minar. The imam of the masjid is Hafiz Zubair who is also a scholar of Islam. The Ameer of the tableeghi jamat of the masjid is Dr Illyas Chattha.
Statistics of Sooianwala
District: Hafizabad
Province: Punjab
Country: Pakistan
Location: 38.71°N, 65.18°′″E
Altitude: 700 m
Area: 7 Sq. km
Calling Code: 0547
Population: 15,000
Union Council: Ramkay Chattha
Major Crops: Rice, Wheat, sugarcane
Major Industry: Home made ropes, Agricultural Chemicals
Banks: No Banks
Mosques: 8 Mosques
Nazim: Nasir Mahmood Bhatti s/o Allah Baksh Bhatti (DOG SON)
Bold text==Prominent Personalities ==
[[ - Ch. Ahsan Ullah Chattha (s/o ch. ghulam Rasool Chattha)
- Ch. Riaz Ahmad Chattha (s/o Ch. Faiz Ahmad Chattha)']]
Young prominent personalities
- Dr. Kamran Mazhar (s/o Brigadier Dr. Mazhar Iqbal)
- Khalid Mehmood Chattha (s/o Akbar Ali chattha)
- Kashif Ihsan Chattha (Captian Sooianwala Football Team)
- Imran Ashraf Chattha
- Shahid Raza Chattha
- Daud nazir Chatha.....
- Hafiz zakria Ilyas Chatha.....
- Umer Ijaz Chatha......
- Kashif Ijaz CHATTHA..(Niece student)
- Abdullah Ihsan Chattha.....
- Asad Ihsan Chattha.....
- Saqib Ali Chattha..(UK)