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Goleki
گولیکی
Village
Goleki is located in Pakistan
Goleki
Goleki
Location of Goleki
Coordinates: 32°45′N 74°10′E / 32.750°N 74.167°E / 32.750; 74.167
Country Pakistan
Province Punjab
DistrictGujrat
TehsilGujrat
Area
 • Total2 sq mi (5 km2)
Population
 • Total6,149
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)+5
Postal code type
50624
Calling code92+

Goleki (Punjabi, Urdu: گولیکی) is a village situated in the Gujrat District [1], Punjab Province, Pakistan. Approximately 30 kilometers from the city of Gujrat, and about 10 kilometers from Mangowal and Kunjah and about 24 kilometres away from Wazirabad. According to the 2017 Pakistan Census, Goleki is the 54th[2]most populated village in Gujrat District, with a population of 6,149. The residents of Goleki are primarily involved in agriculture and various local trades. Education is common among the population, as literacy rate has increased to around 64%[3], with rural areas like Gujrat experiencing progress due to the presence of government and private educational institutions. Volleyball and kabaddi are the most popular sports, with local athletes achieving recognition in tournaments. Cricket and football are also widely played, fostering a sense of unity within the community.

History

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Goleki is situated on a landscape surrounded by "Bella," barren land in Punjabi. The terrain is mostly flat with some variation in altitude. The first settlements were established in lower hills near the confluence of water from the Bhimber and Chenab rivers, strategically designed to appear uninhabited. The village was founded by Gola Singh, while surrounding villages were established by his siblings: Dharowal by his brother Dharo, Jassoki by his sister Jasso, and Saddoki by his brother Saddo. Historically, this village and the surrounding villages, such as, Dharowal, Saddoki, Jassoki, Mangowal Gharbi, Chakrian, Ladha, Dalia, Kaka and Ishra were named after influential Sikh Sardars.

Clans

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Goleki is home to various tribes, with the Sandhu Jatts being one of the most prominent. The Marhana Sandhu sub-tribe has a significant presence and historically held influence as village heads (lumbardars) during British colonial rule. Other Jatt tribes in the area include Ranjha, Gondal, and Warriach. Smaller populations of Gujjars, Tarkhans, and Butts are also present.[4]

Religion

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Jamia Masjid Muhammadia (Goleki)
 
Darbar Haji Dewan Shah Abdul Aziz

The Village is majority Muslim Sunni but there are some Muslim Ahmediya.The Ahmadi Muslim have been persecuted by the Punjab police due to their sect[5] Dewan Shah Abdul Aziz, a Qadiri saint, migrated to Goleki from Bishandaur in the 17th century. He was a descendant of the well-known Sufi figure Haji Abdullah Shah, also known as Dewan-e-Huzoori. Dewan Shah Abdul Aziz's shrine in Goleki became a significant religious site, and his descendants continued spreading the Qadiri Sufi teachings in the surrounding regions. [6]

Climate

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Goleki experiences a hot, arid climate, with extreme summer temperatures reaching 110°F (43°C), and mild winters. The village relies on monsoon rains between July and September for much of its precipitation.

Climate Data For Goleki
Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Day temp. (°F) 69 73 84 96 105 110 108 105 101 94 82 73
Night temp. (°F) 47 50 59 71 82 89 91 88 81 72 61 52
Precipitation (inch) 2 5 6 6 2 4 9 6 4 0 0 0
Days with rain 2 5 7 7 3 4 9 8 5 1 1 1
Dry days 29 23 24 23 28 26 22 23 25 30 29 30

Images From the Village

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Random shop in Goleki
 
Motor from one of the Dera in Goleki
 
North Of Goleki - Munji (Rice) being farmed
 
Aerial View from Rooftop of Goleki
 
Goleki Canal Bridge
 
Al Sultan Marriage Hall
 
Govt Girls Higher Secondary School

Reference

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  1. ^ "NRB: Local Government Elections". web.archive.org. 2009-02-14. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  2. ^ "Gujrat District – Population of Cities, Towns and Villages 2017-2018". Political and Sports News. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
  3. ^ "Literacy Ratio by District, The Punjab 1998 and 2017 Censuses (Percentage) - Open Data Pakistan". opendata.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  4. ^ Gazetteer Of The Gujrat District 1883-84. 1884.
  5. ^ "Severe Harassment by the Police at Goleki". www.thepersecution.org. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
  6. ^ "Qadiri Saints Of Bishandaur". The Friday Times. 2022-04-29. Retrieved 2024-09-16.