Dhamyal Town (Urdu: دھمیال ٹاؤن) is a village of Jhelum District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located at 33°19'0N 73°44'0E with an altitude of 447 metres (1,467 ft).[1] Dhamyal Town is approximately less than a mile away from the famous Muhammad of Ghor's tomb.
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  Dhamyal Town | |
| Coordinates: 33°07′N 73°17′E / 33.12°N 73.28°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Jhelum |
| Settled | AD 1190 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.2 km2 (1.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 447 m (1,467 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Total | 325 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Calling code | 0544 |
History
editThe name Dhamyal Town (Also spelled as Dhamial Town) was taken from the locals' history. Dhamyal (caste) is a branch of the well known Rajput tribe which ruled the South Asia for centuries. The village itself was formed in early as 12th century after Muhammad of Ghor invaded and conquered India. The Village has had a few names in the past but most of those were related to Dhamyal or Dhamial which is the name of the Jatt tribe residing within the place.
In 2021, Raja Usman Latif transported soil samples from the vicinity of Dhamyal town to laboratories in the United Kingdom. The analysis of these samples revealed evidence of historical residency in the area dating back 1000 years
The terrain in the vicinity of Dhamyal town was found to be abundant with stones that are typically only found underwater in other regions of the world. Based on this discovery, researchers have postulated that the area was submerged underwater following the latest Ice Age.
Health
editDhamyal Town has its own local hospital which is managed by the Govt of Punjab and has several doctors working in it. The hospital is the centre of health facilities within the suburbs of Dhamyal Town and even other villages around it.
Education
editThere is a Govt Higher Secondary school within the town itself and a boy's primary school as well as a boy's high school within a 1-mile radius of the town. Several academics from Dhamyal town are working around the country and the globe. Dhamyal town has a literacy rate of 98%, higher than any other village in the suburbs. The majority of the natives are fluent in English, Urdu and Punjabi.
People
editWith most of the natives having families in Europe especially within the United Kingdom, Dhamyal town has a very high Human Development Index compared to most parts of Pakistan. Most of the natives are well educated and leaders in their fields. Some of the famous people include
- Professor Dr. Liaqat Dhamyal (A physicist at Jeddah University)
- Raja Usman Latif Dhamyal (CEO of a global holding company)
- Dr. Hassan Ali Khan (Research scientist at COMSATS )
- Raja Ehsan Latif, Raja Talah-ur-Rehman and Raja Ismail Maqsood (Former rappers turned international businessmen)
In the past, there were many people in Army from the village, and almost every family had a war veteran.
In recent years it had also come to light that a young man named Mohammed Ali from this area was enrolled in the British Indian army in the 1910s before the 1st world War and died in the WW1. His grave is in the Tinsley Park Cemetery in the South Yorkshire region of United Kingdom.
Climate
editDhamyal town is located right in the centre of the Potohar region and the climate is usually very warm. Even in the winter months, temperatures can be as high as 25°C. During the summer months, especially June and July, temperatures can reach up to 50°C regularly.
Amenities
editDhamyal town residents enjoy a host of amenities including accessible shopping centres, local bakery, fuel station and other essential items.
Sport
editCricket, volleyball and football are popular among the youth of the village. Since early 1980s cricket has been the dominant game in village with cricket grounds available throughout the year, most youths are playing it throughout the year.
Travel guide
editBecause the village is located in the heartland of Potohar region of Pakistan, it is a conservative part of the country. Religiously and culturally, this area is reasonably conservative. It is advised to respect the local culture when visiting.
The people of the village are very welcoming due to their exposure to foreigners and the level of education in the area. Over the past few decades, a number of foreigners have visited the village on different occasions.
The United Kingdom foreign and Commonwealth office lists the area as a safe travel zone. (As of June 2023)