Luddan Explained

Luddan
Native Name Lang:ur
Settlement Type:City
Pushpin Map:Punjab Pakistan#Pakistan
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Pakistan
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Punjab
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Vehari District

Luddan (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|لُڈّن), is a town located on the bank of the Sutlej in Vehari District, Punjab, Pakistan.[1] It is about 27km (17miles) away from the city of Vehari and 24 km away from Hasilpur. Luddan is a rich agricultural area, with cotton, maize, rice, tobacco and sugarcane being major crops. Mumtaz Daultana, former Chief Minister of Punjab (1951-1953) was born here.

Doltana (or Daulatana) family of Luddan was the forefront in the Pakistan Movement.[2]

The main tribes of Luddan are Kamlana,Sukhera, Kharal, Arain, Lakhwera, Daultana, Joiyas, Sargana, Gazar, Taili, Khokhar, Tajwana, Tawana, Dhuddy, Machy, Sahbzaada, Meo, Channar, Bhatti, and Souroo.

References

  1. Web site: webmaster . 2021-04-19 . Noted Pakistani poet, academic passes away . 2023-08-05 . Noted Pakistani poet, academic passes away.
  2. Web site: Important Places Vehari . 2023-08-05 . vehari.punjab.gov.pk.