Gulyana

Coordinates: 33°12′N 73°16′E / 33.200°N 73.267°E / 33.200; 73.267

Gulyana
Town
Gulyana
Country  Pakistan
Province Punjab (Pakistan)
District Rawalpindi
Population (1998)
 • Estimate () 25,000
Time zone UTC+5 (PST)

Gulyana (Urdu: گليانه) (Potohari: گلیانڑا) is a town in Gujar Khan Tehsil, Punjab, Pakistan. Gulyana is also chief town of Union Council Gulyana which is an administrative subdivision of the Tehsil.

It is the biggest village of Gujar Khan Tehsil, one of the important union councils of Gujarkhan. It is approximately 62 km (70 km by road)southeast of Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan and 215 km to the north west of Lahore capital of Punjab. The town has a population of approximately 25,000. Gulyana lies at the bank of sinuous river(Kass). It is also the Pothohari cultural region. The area has considerable literate human resources which works in nearby Gujarkhan & Rawalpindi. Ogah Hoon dam (Largest dam of Pothohar region) also serves fertile land of Gulyana. A private textile mill also increases its importance in the region.

History

Gulyana was approximately 900 years old when Gul Mohammad settled there; it is named for him. Historically before partition Gulyana was the trade centre for surrounding areas. Before the Partition of India Gulyana was the renowned place and Tehsildar office was operating here in Gulyana with judicial, but because of G.T ROAD Gujarkhan became a judicial place . The central peak point called Pind was used for the traders to announce the arrival of new goods, in 1960 and early 1970 "LITTO" a drum beater used to announce at Pind.

Occupation

80% of the population depends on Agriculture. Lands of that area are very fertile. Main Crops are: Wheat, Millet, Peanuts and other Pulses.

Gulyana: an evening view

Hospital

Gulyana has one main Govt. dispensary. Private hospitals and healthcare units are also working in the town. Lady health workers are also working with other Govt. Basic Health Units in the area.

Gulyana River

Gulyana river locally called as Kass (کسی) flows sinuously around the area from west to east. It is one of many supporting rivers for Jhelum River. Its a typical semi-arid rain river which flows around the area with floods during monsoon season. Young river starts from village Muradi Janjeel (مرادی جنجیل) covering other villages like Sukho(سکھو). Small supporting rivers which start from areas near Mandra–Chakwal Road also add up more water in it. Before reaching gulyana it fills up Ogha Hun Dam. It flows sinuously making a W-shape around Gulyana and creates typical potohari landscape. The river flows further and crosses GT Road near Bhai Khan city (بھائ خان). It joins another river called kanshi (کانسی) which flows around north east villages of Gujar Khan tehsil. The river drainage basin finishes at Mangla Dam on Jhelum river.

Ogha Hun Dam

Ogha Hun Dam was built on gulyana river(kass) is located 4km (5km by road) away from main town and it provides Gulyana's seasonal corps with enough supply of water through canals.

Languages

Pathwari(پوٹھوهاری (Shahmukhi); also known as Potohari پوٹھواری) is the main language of Gulyana, other languages are Urdu, Punjabi and rarely spoken language Pashto English.

Telecommunication

The PTCL provides the main network of landline telephone. Many ISPs and all major mobile phone, Wireless companies operating in Pakistan provide service in Gulyana.

Education

  • Govt. high school(boys)
  • Govt. high school(girls)
  • Govt. primary school(boys)
  • Govt. primary school(girls)

Major industries

  • Chicken & fish farming
  • Vegetable & fruits farming
  • Milk production animals farming
  • Pottery

See also

References

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