Gamoon wala explained

Official Name:Gamoon Wala
Settlement Type:village
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Pakistan
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Punjab
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Muzaffargarh
Area Code Type:Calling code
Timezone1:PST
Utc Offset1:+5

Gamoon Wala is a village of Muzaffargarh District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is 20 km from the city of Muzaffargarh, near Chok Godar.

Dominant tribe and chief

Dominant tribe is Sohrani a sub-tribe of Baloch tribe. This village was established about 250 years ago when Ghulam Hussain Sohrani migrated here during great Baloch Wars. The most popular chief was Sardar Allah Dad Khan Sohrani (late) and Dr. Faiz Bakhsh Khan Sohrani who died in a roadside accident on 29.10.1998.

Population

Its population is 1,000 people with 49% males and 51% females.

Economy

Its economy is based on agriculture, business and government jobs. Following crops are grown:

Education

Gamoon Wala has one girls' primary school, with an enrollment of 500 students. The school was established in 1989.[1] Literacy rate is 95% which is higher than any surrounding area.

Infrastructure

It is linked with fully furnished road. It has bricked streets. Drainage system is up to date. TCF schools which are very advanced and up to date are also near to it and most of the students go there. Super Stores are also established fulfilling the demands of people.Volleyball, cricket and football is liked by most of the people.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: School Education Department . Government of the Punjab, Pakistan . 12 February 2011 .