Wadala Sandhuan
Wadala Sandhuan
وڈالہ سندہواں | |
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City Town | |
  Wadala Sandhuan Location in Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 32°11′N 74°24′E / 32.183°N 74.400°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Region |  Punjab |
| Tehsil | Daska |
| District | Sialkot |
| Union councils | 1 ( #72 ) Wadala Sandhuan |
| Founded by | Chaudhry Gaju Sandhu |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | CH Mohsin Karamat Meo |
| • V-Chairman | CH Imran Rasool |
| Elevation | 232 m (761 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 82,835 |
| Demonym | Wadalwi |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PKT) |
| Postal code | 51510[2] |
| Area code | 052[3] |
Wadala Sandhuan (Punjabi, Urdu: وڈالہ سندہواں) (Sandhuan also spelled Sandhwan or Sundhwan) is a historic town situated on the Gujranwala-Pasrur road in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Wadala Sandhuan was founded many centuries ago by Chaudhry Gaju Sandhu, a descendant of Chaudhry Mokhal Sandhu. Chaudhry Mokhal Sandhu had earlier established the nearby village of Mokhal Sandhuan, located a few miles away from Wadala Sandhuan.[4]
Wadala Sandhuan is located at 32.11° North, 74.24° East.[5] It is 232 meters (761 ft) above sea level[1] and is nearly 18 km away from Gujranwala. This town belongs to Tehsil Daska and District Sialkot. The town's location on the Gujranwala-Pasrur road allows logistical connections to nearby cities such as Pasrur and Gujranwala. It is located between Gujranwala and Pasrur. The town is home to grain markets which provides jobs for thousands of people. There are over 30 rice mills located in the area from which Shahid Butt Brothers Rice mill is one of the major market contributor. A Wheat Flour Mill owned the same Butt Family (Hudaibiya Flour & General Mills) is making it one of the major wheat grain contributor to markets in the Punjab region. There are vast green fields and gardens around the town. It shares the borders with some small towns and villages such as Kotli Kheran, Gopipur, Rampur, Chakri, Jhang, Dherowali, Ramke etc. Punjabi and Mewati are the local language, but Urdu is also common, particularly in schools and offices. Lahore Sialkot Motorway M11 is passing through. It shall intersect 18 km Gujranwal Pasrur Road and an interchange will be near Hudaibeya Flour Mills which will link to Pasrur, Satrah, Mianwali Bangla, Siranwali, Wadala Sandhuan, Dahrmkot Chock, Talwandi Musa Khan Gujranwala and surroundings. This Mega project will enhance and improve the Business, Educational, and Social activities in Wadala Sandhuan and Surroundings.
History
Historically, Wadala Sandhuan was the central settlement of a Sandhu Jat tract, forming an important seat of influence for the Sandhu clan in the region.[6] Chaudhry Gaju Sandhu was a descendant of Chaudhry Mokhal Sandhu, who many centuries ago founded the village of Mokhal Sandhuan, located a few miles away from Wadala Sandhuan. Gaju Sandhu later went on to establish Wadala Sandhuan, further extending the family’s settlements and influence in the region.[7]
During the Mughal period, Chaudhry Durga Mal Sandhu was the Chaudhry of Wadala and its surrounding villages. His family maintained this position of local authority for several generations. Later, during the period of Mughal decline, Sardar Mehtab Singh Sandhu rose to prominence. He took control of around 52 villages around Wadala and significantly expanded his influence. As his power grew in the mid-1700s, Mehtab Singh aligned himself with the Bhangi Misl, one of the strongest Misls led by influential Dhillon Jat sardars. [8]The Bhangi Misl ruled large parts of Punjab during this period and even issued their own coinage.
The Sandhu sardars of Wadala were regarded as one of the chief families of District Sialkot and are also mentioned among the notable chiefs of Punjab in historical records.[9]
During the partition of Punjab in 1947, the Sikh and Hindu populations of Wadala migrated to India. In the same period, Muslim Punjabi families from East Punjab moved to Wadala, along with Mewati-speaking refugee communities who settled in the area.
Wadala now is a diverse mix of Punjabi populations, including both native families and migrants from East Punjab, as well as Mewati refugee communities from India.
Transportation
Gujranwala-Pasrur road passes through the town and links it to many of the villages and town. By road, the town is less than one hours away from Gujranwala and Daska one hour drive from Sialkot. It is situated on the Gujranwala-Pasrur road which passes through the centre of the town. The nearest railway station is about 19 km away (Gujranwala railway station) this Railway Station was built by the British before the Independence of Pakistan and was one of the largest railway stations of the Asia. Sialkot International Airport is approximately 35 km away from Wadala Sandhuan. Lahore Sialkot Motorway M11 is passing through. It shall intersect 18 km Gujranwal Pasrur Road and an interchange will be near Hudaibeya Flour Mills which will link to Pasrur, Satrah, Mianwali Bangla, Siranwali, Wadala Sandhuan, Dahrmkot Chock, Talwandi Musa Khan Gujranwala and surroundings. This Mega project will not only reduce the distances in between cities but enhance and improve the Business, Educational, and Social activities in Wadala Sandhuan and Surroundings. Lahore Shall be just a half hour and Sialkot 15 mints from Wadala Sandhuan.
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Distance to biggest cities
| Cities | Distance |
|---|---|
| Karachi | 1085 km |
| Lahore | 65 km |
| Faisalabad | 151 km |
| Rawalpindi | 201 km |
| Multan | 355 km |
| Hyderabad | 959 km |
| Gujranwala | 21 km |
| Peshawar | 333 km |
| Quetta | 738 km |
| Islamabad | 204 km |
| Bahawalpur | 404 km |
| Sargodha | 163 km |
| Sialkot | 38 km |
| Sukkur | 730 km |
| Larkana | 788 km |
| Shekhupura | 66 km |
| Jhang Sadar | 222 km |
| Gujrat | 52 km |
| Mardan | 314 km |
| Kasur | 119 km |
| Wah | 240 km |
| Dera Ghazi Khan | 430 km |
| Sahiwal | 209 km |
| Nawabshah | 879 km |
| Mingaora | 345 km |
Nearby villages
| West | North | East | South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathuke (1.8 nm) | Kotli Kheran (1.1 nm) | Qila Thakur Singh (0.4 nm) | Ramke (1.3 nm) |
| Kotli Kewal Ram (2.0 nm) | Gopipur (1.3 nm) | Chakri (0.9 nm) | Jainabad Ramgarh (1.5 nm) |
| Rampura (1.4 nm) | Ismailke (1.4 nm) | Dheerowali (1.4 nm) | |
| Tahliwala (1.7 nm) | Paharipur (1.4 nm) | Tarwanian (2.4 nm) | |
| Nurpur Khurd (2.0 nm) | Burheki (1.7 nm) | ||
| Dera (2.1 nm) | Chak Sadez (2.2 nm) | ||
| Nurpur Kalan (2.1 nm) | Salloke (9 nm) |
Climate
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Wadala Sandhuan is located at 32.11° North, 74.24° East. it is 232 meters (761 ft) above sea level. It shares the borders with some small towns and villages such as Kotli Kheran, Gopipur, Rampur, Chakri, Jhang, Dherowali, Ramke etc.
The climate of Wadala Sandhuan changes quite drastically through the year. It is cold during winters and hot and humid during summers. May and June are the hottest months. It's quite humid during rainy season of July and August. The summer periods last from June through to September where the temperature reaches 36-42 degrees Celsius. The coldest months are usually November to February. The temperature can drop to seven degrees Celsius on average. The highest precipitation months are usually July and August when the Monsoon season hits the Punjab province. Most of the rain falls during the Monsoon season in summer which sometimes results in flooding. During the other months the average rainfall is roughly 25 mm. The driest months are usually November through to April, when little rainfall is seen.
| Climate data for Wadala Sandhuan | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 19.0 (66.2) |
22.0 (71.6) |
27.0 (80.6) |
33.0 (91.4) |
39.0 (102.2) |
39.0 (102.2) |
35.0 (95.0) |
35.0 (95.0) |
34.0 (93.2) |
32.0 (89.6) |
27.0 (80.6) |
21.0 (69.8) |
30.8 (87.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 6.0 (42.8) |
11.0 (51.8) |
16.0 (60.8) |
20.0 (68.0) |
25.0 (77.0) |
28.0 (82.4) |
27.0 (80.6) |
27.0 (80.6) |
25.0 (77.0) |
20.0 (68.0) |
14.0 (57.2) |
9.0 (48.2) |
17.8 (64.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 18.0 (0.71) |
35.0 (1.38) |
24.0 (0.94) |
13.0 (0.51) |
17.0 (0.67) |
48.0 (1.89) |
82.0 (3.23) |
87.0 (3.43) |
43.0 (1.69) |
9.0 (0.35) |
11.0 (0.43) |
12.0 (0.47) |
628.8 (24.76) |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 220.1 | 217.5 | 244.9 | 276 | 306.9 | 270 | 226.3 | 235.6 | 267 | 291.4 | 261 | 223.2 | 3,039.9 |
| Source: My Weather2[12] | |||||||||||||
References
- 1 2 About Wadala Sandhuan Mapcarta: Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- ↑ Sialkot, Punjab – Postal Codes Paktive: Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ↑ National Dialing Codes PTCL: Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- ↑ Griffin Lepel H. (1890). The Panjab Chiefs Vol-ii.
- ↑ Wadala Sandhuan Map – Satellite Images of Wadala Sandhuan Maplandia: Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- ↑ Falcon, Robert Worgan (1896). Handbook on Sikhs for the Use of Regimental Officers. Pioneer Press.
- ↑ Griffin Lepel H. (1890). The Panjab Chiefs Vol-ii.
- ↑ Griffin Lepel H. (1890). The Panjab Chiefs Vol-ii.
- ↑ Gazetteers of the Sialkot district 1894-95. 1895.
- ↑ Distance from city Wadala Sandhuan to biggest cities of country: Pakistan Tiptopglobe: Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- ↑ "Gujranwala Climate Profile". My Weather2. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
- ↑ "Wadala Sandhuan Climate Profile". My Weather2. Retrieved 6 May 2010.