Ghoriwala (Pashto: غوري واله, romanized: ġwary wala, pronounced [/ɣoˈri wɑlə/] ; Urdu: غوریوالہ, romanized: Ghuriwala, pronounced [/ɣoːriː wɑːlə/] ) also called Ghariwola (Pashto: غاريوله, romanized: Gariwola, pronounced [/ɣɑːrjoːla/] )[2] is a town and union council in Bannu District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.[3][4] Its history and name is sometimes linked with the famous Muslim King Sultan Muhammad Ghori. The area is mostly inhabited by Mughal Khel branch of Yousafzai Pashtuns.[5]
Ghoriwala
غوري والا غوریوالہ | |
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Town and union council | |
| Ghoriwala | |
      Top left to right: Government High School Ghoriwala, Government Degree College Ghoriwala, RHC Hospital Ghoriwala, Jumeirah Housing Society, Kacha Bachak Road Intersection, and Mughal Khel Playground. | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Ghoriwala  Ghoriwala | |
| Coordinates: 32°54′20″N 70°43′40″E / 32.90556°N 70.72778°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Bannu |
| Tehsil | Bannu |
| Named for | Muhammad of Ghor |
| Government | |
| • Type | Union Council |
| • Nazim | Umar Khayyam Khan |
| Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 154,773 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Postal Code of Pakistan | 28330 |
| Area code | 928 |
| Languages | Pashto |
| Website | bannu |
History
editFirst settlement
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Ghoriwala is known for its historical significance as it is believed to be the location where the Ghurid ruler Muhammad of Ghor set up camp during his invasions of India. The town's name "Ghoriwala" means "place of Ghori". Local legend states that Sultan Ghori dug a well during his stay in the area, and that the Mangal and Hani tribes also accompanied him and settled in the vicinity. Although, many of the historical information and legends could be inaccurate and subject to verification, the Ghorid Empire did leave significant impact on the subcontinent.[6][7][8][9]
Arrival of Mughal Khel
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The Mughal Khel of Ghoriwala is a tribe of Yusufzai origin who settled in the area in 17th century during the decline of the Mughal Empire. They were able to establish themselves in the area through their military prowess and strategic alliances with other groups. Despite the passage of time, the Mughal Khel have managed to preserve their identity, culture, and customs. They are a prime example of how different bands of adventurers were able to establish themselves in unoccupied lands during the disruption and decay of the Mughal Empire.[10][11]
Geography
editClimate
editGhoriwala falls under the Köppen climate classification of hot desert climate (BWh). This type of climate is characterized by very hot temperatures throughout the year and low amounts of precipitation. There is little variation in temperature between seasons, and there may be occasional dust storms due to the dry conditions. In this region, temperatures can reach over 40 °C (104 °F) during the summer months, while precipitation is typically less than 100mm per year.
| Climate data for Ghoriwala | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 17.2 (63.0) |
20.0 (68.0) |
25.4 (77.7) |
32.7 (90.9) |
39.0 (102.2) |
42.0 (107.6) |
40.4 (104.7) |
38.4 (101.1) |
36.5 (97.7) |
32.5 (90.5) |
25.5 (77.9) |
18.7 (65.7) |
30.7 (87.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 10.2 (50.4) |
13.0 (55.4) |
18.9 (66.0) |
25.6 (78.1) |
32.2 (90.0) |
36.4 (97.5) |
34.3 (93.7) |
32.6 (90.7) |
29.3 (84.7) |
23.2 (73.8) |
15.8 (60.4) |
10.6 (51.1) |
23.5 (74.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 3.2 (37.8) |
6.1 (43.0) |
12.4 (54.3) |
19.5 (67.1) |
25.5 (77.9) |
29.9 (85.8) |
28.3 (82.9) |
26.7 (80.1) |
22.0 (71.6) |
16.0 (60.8) |
9.2 (48.6) |
4.6 (40.3) |
17.0 (62.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 52 (2.0) |
61 (2.4) |
50 (2.0) |
23 (0.9) |
9 (0.4) |
5 (0.2) |
34 (1.3) |
23 (0.9) |
7 (0.3) |
3 (0.1) |
11 (0.4) |
31 (1.2) |
309 (12.1) |
| Source 1: Worldclimate[12] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Climate-Data.org[13] | |||||||||||||
Bani Gul City
editIn a recent development, the provincial government of KP has approved plans to establish a new city in the Ghoriwala between Bannu and Lakki Marwat districts. The project was approved in response to the growing residential and other problems faced by over 1.6 million residents of Bannu. The new city will be built on 10,000 kanals of land in Ghoriwala, near the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) route and the approved Peshawar–Dera Ismail Khan motorway.
The construction of Banni Gul City is expected to bring significant changes to the region of Ghoriwala. The project will provide new job opportunities and economic growth for the local population as it will require a workforce for the construction and maintenance of the city. The presence of a new city in the area is also expected to attract businesses and investments, leading to further economic development.
The new city will also provide much-needed housing and other facilities such as healthcare, education, sports and recreation, and uninterrupted power and gas supply to the residents. It will improve the overall standard of living in the region and help to alleviate the housing and other problems faced by the residents of Bannu.
In addition, the location of Banni Gul City, near the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) route and the motorway, makes it a strategic location for trade and transportation. This can open up new opportunities for trade and tourism in the region. The Urban Areas Development Authority has been tasked with executing the project.[15]
Neighborhoods
editFollowing are the villages located within Ghoriwala:
- Kot Mehtar
- Kot Qalander
- Kot Pasha
- Amin Mughal Khel
- Bhangi Khan Mughal Khel
- Bharati Michen Khel
- Taji Kula
- Karak Painda Khel
- Ghulam Mughal Khel
- Shigi Michen Khel
- Ibrahim Mughal Khel
- Khanzad Mughal Khel
- Nar Jaffar Khan
- Abdullah Mughal Khel
- Kotka Samand Khel
- Jangi Mughal Khel
- Shamshi Khel
- Toro Balo Michen Khel
- Hassan Khel Jaffar Khan
- Kotka Arsala Khan
- Momen Mughal Khel
- Kotka Zarwali Khan
Major tribes
editFollowing are the Major Tribes settled in Ghoriwala:
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Notable people
edit- Syed Naseeb Ali Shah, Former Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan
- Abdur Rashid, Former Field Hockey Player
- Brig. Abdul Hamid, Former Field Hockey Player and Ex Secretary General Pakistan Hockey Federation
- Jafar Khan Yousafzai, Former Tribal Elder and Raes of Ghoriwala, Nar Jaffar Khan, Ismail Khel and Hassan Khel Jafar Khan Tappa
- Naseem Ali Shah, Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan
See also
editExternal links
editReferences
edit- ^ "POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD DETAIL FROM BLOCK TO DISTRICT LEVEL" (PDF). www.pbs.gov.pk. 2022. p. 16. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2019-04-26. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
- ^ "Ghariwala Pronunciation". www.howtopronounce.com. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ^ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Bannu - Government of Pakistan
- ^ Location of Ghoriwala - Falling Rain Genomics
- ^ Gazetteer of the Bannu District: 1883. 1883. pp. P 58.
- ^ Allahabadi, Moulana Syed Ahmad Akbar (1983). مسلمانوں کا عروج و زوال (in Urdu).
- ^ Chamkani, Engr. Tor Gul (2005). قبائل تاریخ کے آئینے میں (in Urdu). Peshawar.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Khan, Prof. Shamshir Ali (1999). بن باس (in Urdu).
- ^ Saifi, Gul Ayub (1967). تاریخِ بنوں وزیرستان (in Pashto). Peshawar.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Khan, Gul Muhammad (1983). "TRIBAL SETTLEMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC INTEGRATION: A CASE STUDY OE THE BANNU LOWLANDS, PAKISTAN" (PDF). University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies (United Kingdom): 50.
- ^ "Bannu :: Gazetteer". pmru.kp.gov.pk. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- ^ "Climate: Ghoriwala - Climate-Data.org". Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ^ "Climate: Ghoriwala - Climate-Data.org". Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ^ "Climate: Ghoriwala - Climate-Data.org". Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ^ Correspondent, The Newspaper's (2022-03-05). "New city planned between Bannu, Lakki districts". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
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