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History
Hasilpur is as old as Bahawalpur. A Dawod potra
by named Jogi Khan Ghumrani's son Hasil Khan settled the city with his
own name in 1752. Hasil Khan built a mosque in 1768. In 1900 there were
about 347 houses. A special rest house (Dolat Khana) for the Nawab of Bahawalpur Mohammad Sadiq Khan was also Here.
Language
The people of Hasilpur speak mainly Punjabi
dialects Majhi, Riasti and Baagri (See the map). Castes include Arain,
Awan, Jatt, Malik, Mahr, Syed and many more. The total population of the
Tehsil is 317,513 and its total area is 239,332. It consists of 112
villages and 14 Union Councils.
Demography
According to official figures, the population of Hasilpur in 1998 was
312,132 with 38,568 households (10,625 were in urban areas and 36,961
in rural). According to government figures, there are eight hospitals in
Hasilpur. One of these is government-run and the others are private.
The total number of beds in these hospitals is 142. Apart from this, 19
private clinics are also registered with government. There are 30 cotton
ginning, 2 vegetable ghee, 22 brick kilns, 3 wheat milling and 33 other
small and large industries in Hasilpur. A huge part of the population
relies on agriculture directly or indirectly. Labour and retail are two
of the largest employment industries.
Important roads and corners (chowk)
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Club Road: Private Hospitals are situated here.
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Darbar Road: This road is the backbone of the city, starting from
Katchehri to Darbar chowk. It divides the residential zone into left and
right zones.
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Railway Road: Houses a large market of karyana (raw items), stores, iron-smiths and carpenters.
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Missile chowk: Where most of the bus stations are located.
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Katchehri chowk: Courts, stamp dealers, photocopier shops and motorcycle workshops are in this area.
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Baldia chowk: TMA Hasilpur and market is located here.
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Main bazar Fawara chowk: Carts containing Gol Gappas, Falooda, Doodh
rabbrri, Burger shami, Dahi bhallay, seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Most of jewelers are also around this chowk.
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Anarkali bazar: Embroidery, garments as well as cosmetic shops are here.
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Jangi chowk: It is well known for its shami-burgers, Halwa-poori and Dahi Bhallay.
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Raja chowk: It is where the market ends and residential area starts
as one moves west. Naan Channay, Sweet Shops and Gas Stoves market are
found here.
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Darbar chowk: Data Darbar(Rangeela Shah Darbar) is located here. It
is where many rickshaws' route starts till Bus stations(Missile chowk).
Geography
Hasilpur is a city in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. It is
situated between the Indian border and Satluj river in east central
Punjab. On a world map, its position is N 29"41'37.926" E 72"33'01.617".
Hasilpur occupies 1372 km2 area, including city and 115 surrounding villages, towns, housing schemes and colonies.
Main towns and colonies
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Ali Town
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Bihari colony
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Chak No. 62/F (Situated in Heart of Hasilpur
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Chak No 87/f away about 8KM from HSP.
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Chak No. 13 F/W
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Chak No. 18 F/W
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Chak No. 12 F/W
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Christian Colony
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Gulberg Town
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Ghareeb Mohalla
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Islampura
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Jalandher Colony
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Meharban Gardens
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Mehmood Colony
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Model Town
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Muhammad Panah Morh, 58/F
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Muslim Colony
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Old Hasilpur
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Quaid-e-Azam Colony (Behari Colony)
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Ramay Town
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Rasoolabad Colony
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Rehman Town
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Saeed Colony
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Satellite Town
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Tahir Colony
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Azizabad Colony
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Basti Noor Shah
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