Dhaunkal


Dhaunkal is a town in Wazirabad Tehsil, Gujranwala district, Punjab, Pakistan. It is located on the Lahore-Islamabad Highway, 28 kilometres from the district capital Gujranwala and about 15 kilometres from Gujrat. Dhaunkal is one of the biggest and oldest towns in Wazirabad Tehsil. The population of Dhaunkal is 20000, of which 8500 registered to vote. Due to access of transportation it is possible to get to Dhaunkal from all over Pakistan in 24 hours because NHA provides fully access.
Clans
There are main clans - the Jawanda and Klair they have owned almost 3600 Acres & 10 Marlas of land for hundreds of years. Rice and wheat cultivation and the raising of cattle - water buffaloes and cows - are the primary agricultural activities. Dhaunkal's principal natural resources are arable land and water. About 75% of Dhaunkal's total land area is under cultivation, and it is serviced by a large irrigation system made up of canals

Religion

Dhaunkal is famous as Sakhi Sarwar ki Nagri. 95% of its population are Muslims, and Christians make up the remaining 5%.They Have their own church & have complete freedom of their rights. Hindus disappeared due to partition and communal riots before August 15th 1947.

Sufi Saints in Dhaunkal

The climate of Dhaunkal changes quite drastically through the year. The summer periods last from June through September when the temperature reaches 36-42 degrees Celsius. The coldest months are usually November to February. The temperature can drop to seven degrees Celsius. The highest precipitation months are usually July and August when the monsoon season hits Punjab Province. During the other months the average rainfall is roughly 25 mm. The driest months are usually November through April, when little rainfall is seen.

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