Karnana, Pakistan
| Karnana U/C 73 | |
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| Town/Village/Union Council | |
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| Nickname(s): Akhtar Karnana, Jaura Karnana | |
  Karnana Position in Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 32°39′35″N 73°52′00″E / 32.65972°N 73.86667°ECoordinates: 32°39′35″N 73°52′00″E / 32.65972°N 73.86667°E | |
| Country |
 Pakistan |
| Province |
 Punjab |
| District | Gujrat |
| Tehsil | Kharian |
| Division | Gujranwala |
| Elevation | 233 m (764 ft) |
| Demonym(s) | Karnania |
| Languages | |
| • Local/Provincial | Punjabi |
| • National | Urdu |
| • Official | English |
| Time zone | PK.ST (UTC+5) |
| Postal code[1] | 50700 |
| Calling code | 053[2] |
| Vehicle registration | GT |
| Number of Towns | 1 |
| Number of union councils | 1 |
| Website | http://www.pakistan.gov.pk |
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Karnana (Urdu: کرنانہ ) is a town and Union Council (U/C Karnana 73) of Gujrat District in the Punjab Province of Pakistan.[4] It is located[5] at 32°39'35"N, 73°52'0"E and has an altitude of 233 metres (767 feet).[6]
History of the region
After the decline of the Mughal Empire, the Sikhs invaded and occupied Gujrat District. During the period of British rule, Gujrat District increased in population and importance.
After the division of the subcontinent in 1947, the minority Hindus and Sikhs migrated to India and Muslim refugees from India settled in the Gujrat District. Now mainly Muslim families live in Karnana.
Geography
Approximately it is located 12.6 kilometers (7.8 mi) away from Lalamusa and 16.5 kilometers (10 mi) away from Dinga. It is a famous Town near to Lalamusa and Jaura. People of Karnana generally go to Lalamusa for shoping. The neighboring towns are Chechian, Pir Jand, Jaura, Ghurko, Miana Chak, Lambor, Umar Chak, Bhola, Rakdand, Sukh Chainah, Dhola, Ban Kalas, Bani, Bashna, Dinga, Lalamusa, Jalaldin, Ranian, and Paal.
Transportation
A railway line of Pakistan Railways passes through Karnana, linking Lalamusa, Dinga, Mandi Bahauddin and Sargodha. There is Private Railway Station had been Constructed by the Villagers in 1984 and started officially in 25 April 1984 It is Known as Akhtar Karnana Railway Station (Urdu: اختر کرنانہ ریلوے اسٹیشن ) .[7][8][9]
But now these days people prefers to travel in things like Cars, Motorcycles, Rickshaws etc.
Because of poor management of Railway.
Religious / Islamic Places
There are approximately 14 Mosques, 2 of them are not yet constructed.
Mosques
Grand (Jamia) Mosques
Other Mosques
- Ghosia Al-Rehmat Mosque
- Habib Mosque
- Husnain Tayyaban Mosque
- Ali Mosque
- Abu-Bakr Siddque Mosque
- Noor Mosque
- Mustafa Mosque
- Nasib Mosque (work in progress)
- Mosque of High School
Islamic Educational Places
Schools
Government Schools
- Govt High School Karnana
- Govt Primary school Karnana
- Govt Girls Elementary School Karnana
Private Schools
- Noor Public Girls Model High School Karnana (Noor Puublic)
- Kinza Public Girls High School Karnana (Kinza)
- Sunrise Girls High School Karnana (Sunrise)
- Mustafai Public Girls High School Karnana
These are some famous Private Schools. But there are many other schools.
Families and Castes
If we talk about Caste and Families There are many families are living.
Bahrwaal, Bhalot, Bajaar, Chechie, Gorsi, Jeendar, Khatana, Kooli, Meemlaa, Porh, Theekrya, Pariah, Thoola and many other.
References
- ↑ Post Codes in All Districts of Pakistan http://www.pakpost.gov.pk/postcode/postcode.html
- ↑ "National Dialing Codes". Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ↑ "Punjab Portal". Government of Punjab. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
- ↑ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Gujrat - Government of Pakistan
- ↑ Akhtar Karnana - Google Maps
- ↑ Location of Karnana - Falling Rain Genomics
- ↑
- ↑ Akhtar Karnana Railway Station __ People Protesting against Pakistan Railway __ Gujrat, Punjab, Pak _ Tune.pk
- ↑ People oh Karnana Protesting against Pakistan Railway, Funny - Tune.pk
- ↑ Central Mosque - Google Maps
- ↑ Al-Madina Mosque - Google Maps
- ↑ Al-Madina Mosque's Grand Minar - Google Maps
- ↑ Quba Mosque - Google Maps
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