Sillanwali

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Sillanwali(also known as WOODEN STYLE) is a town of Sargodha District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The town has recently been made tehsil headquarters with the creation of Sillanwali Tehsil [ [http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=32&dn=Sargodha Tehsils & Unions in the District of Sargodha - Government of Pakistan] ] and is situated at 31°49'45N 72°32'22E [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/PK/4/Sillanwali.html Location of Sillanwali - Faling Rain Genomics] ] lying in the southern area of Sargodha, bordering with Jhang District in the famous Bhatiore area.

The town developed in the late 19th century during the rule of the British empire. It was planned to be an agricultural business hub called "mandi" (literal meaning wholesale market) in the local language.

It was a planned town developed after canals were built for agricultural purposes and a railway line was established. Even today, the railway station Sillanwali is known as "Sillanwali Mandi" in railway records. Before partition, Sillanwali was famous for the production of cotton. Most of the population were Hindu Khatris. After partition the Hindus migrated to India and their property was taken over by the Muslim Sheikhs (having Khatri Origin) most of whom had migrated from Karnal District of Haryana state which had been part of united Punjab but became part of Indian Punjab after 1947.

ufi tomb

The Mazar of Pir Muhammad Barkhudar Gilani Qadri is located here in Sillanwali and is the oldest and most celebrated Mizar/Darbar in the area. Urs is held on March 1st, annually. Hundreds of murids attend this event from different cities, and regions, as well as local folks from the city.

Main towns of Sillanwali

The main towns of Sillanwali are Islam Nagar,Shareef Colony,People Colony, Chanan Pura, Noon Colony, Rana Market, Model Town, Aslam Colony, Beegi Purra, Zaffarabad,Rehman Purra, Garden Town and Aziz Park.

Model Town Sillanwali

Model Town Sillanwali is a fast growing area.

There are two mosques: Masjid Umar is one of them.

There are many wood factories in Model Town. Azam Flats are an important building near the Al Hadeec Mosque.

Markets of Sillanwali

Main Bazar is the largest open-air market of Sillanwali. There are many general stores in this bazar. The major ones are: Aslam General Store, Fayaz General Store, Khalid General Store, Syed and Sons General Store, Akram Shah General Store,Siqque Book Depot, Shahzad General Store and Zaheer General Store.

Cricket Clubs of Sillanwali

Shahzad cricket club is a leading cricket club of sillanwli. The main competitor of this club is the Prince cricket club. Other famous club are Preety cricket club of Noon colony and Chanan Poora cricket club. The matches are held in the grounds of High School no 1, Railway Ground and Noon Colony Ground.

"The adjoining villages are dominated by Rajas, Jatts, Bhatti, Kalyar, Haral and Chadhar tribes of the local Kirana Bar area origin. During the last quarter of the 19th century right after the start of new irrigation system, Jatt tribes of Sialkot settled in then undeveloped land. The villages where they own lands are highly developed as traditionally Jats are known to be good cultivators. Jatt clans in this area mainly belong to Ghumman, Bajwa, Kahlon, Dhillon and Cheema sub tribes of Jatt origin.

After 1947, Jat Sikhs migrated to India and a number of immigrants have migrated to these villages after partition in 1947 and most them belong to Arain, Gujjar and Rajput tribes.

Villages

* SB --> Southern Branch
**Chak 129, Chak 138, Chak 137 rajaian wala, Chak 135, Chak 133, Chak 132, Chak 130, Chak 125
* NB --> Northern Branch
**Chak 128 NB, Chak 133 Sobhianwala,"'Chak 135, Chak 128, Chak 113, Chak 114, Chak 115, Chak 116, Chak 117, Chak 118, Chak 119, Chak 120chak 130

peciality

Sillanwali is famous for its woodwork (Handicrafts). Its handicrafts are largely exported to other cities, provinces and even to other countries. Very skilled personnel in this field are present in the city. Once the British High Commissioner also visited the city to check these products. PTV often presents a program on the topic. Muhammad Afzal (Chak No. 128 NB Walay) is the most famous handicraftsman in the area. He is specialist in making the conventional crafts such as MORRAS, Cots, tables, clocks, Sofa Set, beds etc. along with using contemporary techniques. His main specialities are Carving, engraving, MOTI work, polishing. TDAP, PTV and many other representative of arts/crafts institutions of Pakistan and abroad as well visited to work site of this man. You may contact him at 87-rehmat colony Sillanwali.

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