Behlol Pur, Gujrat

Behlol Pur is a town in Gujrat District in the Punjab province of Pakistan.

Geography

Behlol Pur is the name of a small locality, which is a well known small town of Gujrat. Behlol Pur is a famous and historic village located about 8 km South East of Jalalpur Jattan about 43 km North East of Gujrat City and about 28 km from city of Sialkot. It is bounded on the north, west and east by small hills and to the south by the river Chenab.

History

The history of Behlol Pur is very powerful. This village was named after Behlol Lodhi. The Mughal Emperor Babar also stayed in this village during his march from Kabul to Delhi. Emperor Babar also mentioned this visit in his book Tuzuk-e-Babri. After the Partition of India and the creation of Pakistan, this village was a leading one in the area with its golden history.

Tourism

A very good view to Marala Headworks where the river Chenab majestically winds its way into Pakistan. Marala Headworks at river Chenab which is a tourist spot as well as located just about 2 kilometer from Behlol Pur. Three Rivers Manawar Tawi, River Chenab and Jammu Tawi entering Pakistan from India meet at this very place which gives a wonderful and lovely view. It is a very attractive tourist place and very fine picnic spots.

Demography

The population is almost 100% Muslim. Most people in the town speak Punjabi

Education

The high school in the town, Government High School Behlol Pur for boys, has nurtured many brilliant students over the years, few of them moved to cities for further education or employment. And for girls "Government Primary school for girls".

See also

* Gujrat
* Sialkot
* Tanda
* Islamabad
* Marala Headworks
* kurree Sharif

References

*kurree Sharif