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Chishtian (Urdu: چشتیاں)
"The City of Love" is located in
Bahawalnagar district of
Punjab Province of
Pakistan. Its location on the globe is 29.48
North and 072.50 East.
Chishtian is situated at 150 meters above
the sea level. It was a sub-division of Bahawalpur
Division, which was part of
Bahawalpur State. Chishtian is connected with
the world by metalled roads, rail road, telephone
( PTCL Code: 063 ), all the mobile services
available in Pakistan and last but not least
through Pakistan Post ( Postal Code: 62350 ).
Languages spoken in the city
include
Punjabi
and
Saraiki. There are several mills and factories
located in Chishtian. Satluj River passes besides
the city. The city was founded by Sufi saint Taj
Sarwar Chishti who was grandson of Sufi Saint
Fariduddin Ganjshakar of
Pakpattan. Hazrat taj Sarwar made this place
his adobe about 7 centuries ago and spread Islam
to the Hindu population of area. Later on, he
embraced martyrdom and was buried there. The town
is called Chishtian because of Chishti word in his
name.
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Tomb of Hazart Baba
Taj uddin Sarwar Shaheed, Old Chistian |
He was one of the earliest Muslim
saints in the Subcontinent. Later about 250 years
ago the great saint of Chishtia silsla (one of the
spiritual chains of
Sufism Khawaja Noor Muhammad Maharvi, born in
neighbouring place called Mahar Sharif emerged as
great Sufi from the same land. Both saints' tombs
are in the old city.Poorani ( Old )
Chishtian is called so as in the first quarter of
20th century a new planned Chishtian was built
just two kilometer South-East of Poorani
Chishtian. Many followers come every year on their
tombs and create a spiritual scene.
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Tomb of Hazart Khawaja
Noor Muhammad Maharvi, Old Chistian |
Chishtian is surrounded by boundaries few biggest Industrial and Agricultural cities e.g. Vehari,
Pakpattan, Bahawalnagar, Hasilpur, Bahawalpur,
Fortabas, Haroonabad, Minchanabad
etc.
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Socio Life Style of
Chishtian Mandi |
The Grain Market of Chishtian is a
business hub of the area. Chishtian is surrounded
by small industries and huge agricultural farms. A
sugar mill also operates in vicinity of the city.
The city is also popular because of his cotton
crop. A paper mill, many cotton factories and ice
factories and a few flour mills are working in
Tehsil Chishtian.
The oldest, powerful fuedal
families of Chishtian are Chishtis, Sahibzadas,
Bhaderas and Lakhwaras along with other
Johiya Malkeras & Matyana families.
These casts are original natives of Chishtian and
are called Riyastis or Saraikis.
The settlement scheme, which was
planned and implemented by Nawab of
Bahawalpur in the first quarter of 20th century
had given an opportunity to Punjabis to
come and settle here. So Arian, Jutt, Rana &
Sayyed families are in significant number in
the City of Chishtian and in the villages settled
along the canals of Tehsil Chishtian
Chishtian is a very important city & Tehsil of District
Bahawalnagar (Punjab, Pakistan ) .On the map you can find it at Latitude = 30.16°N and Longitude = 72.67°E .It is 35 Km east of District Capital Vehari on main Multan-Delhi Road.
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Map Of Chishtian |
Bahawalnagar is a district of
Pakistan, and known as Shehr-e-Wafa as well.
District Bahawalnagar is spread over an area of
8878 square kilometres comprising of five
tehsils:-
The boundaries of Bahawalnagar
District in the East and South touches the Indian
territory while
Bahawalpur district lies on its West and river
Sutlej flows on its Northern side across which are
situated
Okara,
Pakpattan and
Vehari districts. The population of
Bahawalnagar is 2 million. It is not a prosperous
city. Most of its people live in villages and
engage in cultivation, which is the main source of
income. The people living in the city carry on
small businesses.
Main Crops
Wheat and cotton are the main crops grown in the
Chishtian. Besides, Sugarcane, Makai, are also grown in minor quantities in the
Chishtian.
Main Fruits
Guavas and Citrus are main fruits grown in the
Chishtian. Besides, Mango, Banana, Peaches, Jaman and pomegranate are also grown in minor quantities in the
Chishtian.
Main Vegetables
Potatoes, Onion, Cauliflower and Peas are the main vegetables grown in the district. Besides Carrot, Chilies, Tomatoes, Garlic and Ladyfinger also grown in the
Chishtian.
 Govt.
Girls High School
Chishtian
Govt.
Boys High School Chishtian
Govt. Post Graduate College for Boys
Govt.
Post Graduate College for Girls
Divisional Public
School Chishtian
Chishtian Science School Chishtian
Chishtian Science College Chishtian
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