Rohilanwali

روھیلانوالی‬
City
Rohilanwali
Canal Rest House Rohilanwali (front view of building)
Coordinates: 29°45′55″N 71°04′09″E / 29.76528°N 71.06917°E / 29.76528; 71.06917
Country Pakistan
Region Punjab
District Muzaffargarh District
Union council No. 47
Government[1][2][3]
 • Nazim
 • Naib nazim
Population (2010)
 • Total 29,826
Time zone UTC+5 (PST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+6 (PDT)
Postal code 34400
Dialling code 066

Rohilanwali (Urdu: روہِيلاں والى‬‎), is a popular town of Muzaffargarh District in the Punjab province of Pakistan.[4]

Geography

The city of Rohilanwali is located in southern Punjab province. It forms a strip between the river Chenab on its east and Indus river on its West. The area around the city is a flat, alluvial plain and is ideal for agriculture, with many Citrus and Mango farms. The land is very fertile.

Climate

Rohilanwali features an Arid climate with very hot summers and mild winters. The city witnesses some of the most extreme weather in the country. The highest recorded temperature is approximately 54 °C (129 °F), and the lowest recorded temperature is approximately −1 °C (30 °F). The average rainfall is roughly 127 millimetres (5.0 in). Dust storms are a common occurrence within the city. Places near Rohilanwali

Demographics

The majority of Rohilanwali's residents speak Saraiki, while Haryanvi also called Ranghari is the second most spoken language. A good portion of the people are conversant in Urdu.Rohillan Wali is the home town of world renowned neurologist Dr. Rana Abdul Qayyum Khan, who completed his Medical education in USA. It is also land of heart specialist Dr.Zaman Fayyaz who is son of Malik Fayyaz Rasool, one of the popular personalities of Rohilan Wali.English is understood by the educated. The majority of the people are Muslims As per the 1998 census of Pakistan, the following are the demographics of the city, by spoken language:

Welfare Programs

For the welfare and betterment of this area a society named Youth Empowerment Society (YES) is working which counsel students and teachers to build a better youth.Team YES is dedicated & passionate about his work and always available to help younger students. This society also has a charity program which collect funds from rich people and distribute among needy ones. [5]

Transportation

Rohilanwali has connections with other cities by a variety of means of transportation. The city is linked with Muzaffargarh, DG Khan, Layyah and Multan districts through concrete roads. Buses to Multan leave frequently, since it is located closely to the city. There are a variety of buses travelling farther from the city. Many of them are now air-conditioned with a fairly good safety record. The N-5 connects the city to connect to all parts of Pakistan. The road otherwise, known as GT Road, allows connections to Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Karachi, Lahore as well as Bahawalpur.

Railway

After Reaching Muzaffargarh it is connected by rail with all parts of the country and lies on the Branch track between Rawalpindi, Multan, Mianwali and Attock. The main Peshawar-Karachi railway line passes through Multan district.

Airport

The People of Rohilanwali use Multan International Airport because it is nearer and on 45 min drive Multan International Airport is an airport situated 10 km away from the city centre of Multan. It is not as large as the other airports in Pakistan, as it operates to cater mainly to the population of Multan, Vehari, Khanewal, Rajanpur, Sahiwal, and Pakpattan to mainly to other points within Pakistan as well as the Middle East. Flight are currently operated by the national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines. However, since the growth of air travel within the region, there has been speculated interest from other private carriers. The rise in air-travel has also led to the expansion of the current airport with a new runway and terminal.

Agriculture

Major crops

Cotton, Wheat, and Sugarcane are the main crops grown in Rohilanwali. Rice, Jawar, Bajra, Moong, Mash, Masoor, peanuts, Maize and oil seeds such as rape, Mustard and Sunflower are also grown in minor quantities in the district.

Fruits

Mangoes, dates, citrus and pomegranate are the main fruits grown in Rohilanwali. Dates, Jaman, Pears, Phalsa and Bananas are also grown in minor quantities in the city.

Vegetables

Onions, Carrots, Cauliflower, Moolis and peas are the main vegetables grown in Rohilanwali. Okra, Turnips, Tomatoes, Potatoes, garlic and Chilies are also grown in the city in minor quantities.

Forests

In whole district Muzaffargarh, An area of 100,864 acres is forested. There is also linear plantation of 1250 A.V. mile the roads/rails/canals in the district. Trees grown in the area are Kikar, Shisham, Mullberry, Eucalyptus, Bamboo and coconut.

Neighbouring areas

Forty six kilometres south of Rohilanwali lies Panjnad Head Works, where five rivers meet: Sutlej, Ravi, Chanab, Beas and Indus. Mosan Abad ( Basti Chakrani) - Aludewali - Basti jalal - Bhattianwala - Bhundiwali - Ghullanwali - Isanwali - Kandhi balochan-Lotta Khoo - Makkhan bela -Basty Shorty (M Shahid Ameer)-Mochi Wali - Ibrahimwali- Malkan - Mulana - Nachang - Patti drigh - Paunte mulana - Pirwala - Thakranwala, Basti Borein. (Pakka).

References

  1. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2006-04-14. Retrieved 2009-09-17.
  2. ↑ Area reference Archived 2006-04-14 at the Wayback Machine.
  3. ↑ Density reference
  4. ↑ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Muzaffargarh - Government of Pakistan Archived 2012-02-09 at the Wayback Machine.
  5. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/youthempowerment.yes/
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