Kariyala

Kariyala is situated about 10 km South of main Chakwal city, off the road leading to Choa Saidan Shah. It is located on a rainwater ravine called Banvaee and between the salt range and Karangli mountain; the antimony obtained from Karangal mountain is famous all over from old times. It is the habitat of big landlords like Chaudhry Ghulam Haider(late). Before 1947 it was a medium town consisting of Muslims; almost all Kahut, artisans and Hindus. Hindus were in comparatively considerable ratio but they migrated to India and the Muslims provided them safe passage. A Hindu landlord still lives in Kariyala and enjoy occupation of his estate. Kariyala is although hosting a minority of other castes like Gondals but Kahuts outnumber other castes..