Adhwal

Adhwal is a village located at adyala road near Rawalpindi, in the Punjab, Pakistan, 33° 19' 32" N, 72° 55' 20" E. 1st biggest village in uc 102 Chountra 2nd biggest village of thana Chountra www.facebook.com/adhwal

History

Prior to the Partition of India, Adhwal was inhabited by Sikhs. Gold was discovered near the village, but the village economy is still largely agricultural.

Language

Languages spoken in the village include Urdu, Punjabi and Potohari.

Source of income

This area is mainly agricultural. Production of Wheat is significant. Mainly, inhabitants of Adhwal rely on harvesting and agriculture is the only source through which they are living their lives. There are teachers as well in this village but mainly people are farmers.

Dress

The dress usually worn is Shalwar kameez, which is also the national dress.

Coordinates: 33°20′N 72°55′E / 33.333°N 72.917°E / 33.333; 72.917


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