Kattowal

Kattowal, situated at the left bank of Jehlum River, is a small village in Malakwal subdivision of Mandibahauddin District.

It has a total population of approximately 1500 inhabitants, with all of them Muslims. It is surrounded by the village of Muradwal and Phaphra. About two thirds of the village population is associated with agriculture. Most of the farmers are small landowners owning less than ten acres. Sugarcane,wheat, rice and potatoes are the major crops. In addition to two primary schools (one for each gender) there are three mosques in which basic religious education is provided to the people.

Village's disputes are often settled by a committee (Panchyat) headed by Ch.Ghulam Qadir Gondal who is a respected personality of the area. Among other famous persons of the villages are Nawazish Ali Gondal (a leading farmer), Ch.Ahmad Yar Gondal (a leading farmer), Khizer Hayat Gondal (Secretary Civil Services Reforms), Sikandar Hayat Gondal (a retired army officer), Tanveer Abbas Gondal (District Excise & Taxation Officer)and Muhammad Asif Gondal (a leading businessman).