Chak 4GD
| Chak No. 4/G.D. چک نمبر 4 جی ڈی | |
|---|---|
| Union Council 53 | |
  Chak No. 4/G.D. | |
| Coordinates: 30°58′32.12″N 73°35′13.38″E / 30.9755889°N 73.5870500°ECoordinates: 30°58′32.12″N 73°35′13.38″E / 30.9755889°N 73.5870500°E | |
| Country |
 Pakistan |
| Province |
 Punjab |
| District | Okara |
| Tehsi | Renala Khurd |
| Union Council | UC-32 |
| Government | |
| • Nazim | SIR SAEED |
| Population (2010 estimate) | |
| • Total | 20,000 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
chak No. 4/G.D. (Punjabi, Urdu: چک نمبر 4 جی ڈی) is a village near Renala Khurd in Pakistan. It is located almost 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) north of the city after crossing the Lower Bari Doab canal, considered to be a fertile land.[1] It is the main village on the Chuchak Road and is also a union council center.[2]
The population here depends on agriculture, although many people work in other fields such as defense, teaching, and engineering. It has a co-ed High school, a branch of National Bank of Pakistan (branch code 1577), an agricultural office, and also a veterinary hospital.
History
Before British colonization the village was known as Gulam Rasool Wala (Urdu: غلام رسول والا), named after its Punjabi founder. During the establishment of a British canal in this area, the region was divided based on the water availability with the name 4/G.D which actually refers to 4th Gugera Drain(4/G.D). Such a naming practice was common for the British to re-purpose and identify conquered villages. [3]
Religion
The primary religion of the village is Islam, [4] with a large number of Ahl al-Hadith and also Sunni. There are two mosques in the village to represent each denomination. Both sects live in general peace and harmony with good social relations. Due to its proximity to the Indian Border , it also has influences of Hinduism and Sikhism which existed in this region before the India-Pakistan Partition in 1947.
Economics
The fertile soil in the region surrounding the village of Chak 4/G.D has created an economy dependent on agriculture, as it is located near a Doab (a confluence of two or more rivers). However, availability of agricultural land is limited due to the tightly packed farms of neighboring villages, leading people to pursue other fields such as business and government jobs.
Politics
The majority belong to the Kamyana (Urdu: کمیانہ) clan. It is a descendant tribe of Hazrat Mian Kamman, a figure who is buried east of Islampur in Old Kamman within the ghoripal land possessed by Mian Asim Kamyana, essentially a subcaste of Dhudi-Rajpoot (Urdu: ڈھڈی راجپوت). There are some Lahi - Kharal (Urdu: لہی - کھرل ), Bhatti (Urdu: بھٹی) and some also belong to Jat Jura (Urdu: جٹ جرا) families.
Politically this village struggles to be represented by the local government. Most of the population belongs to the Rajput Kamyana clan, and because they are not the majority in the constituency, other clans like Kharal, Bhatti, and Lashari mostly win elections. As a result, Chak 4/G.D gets disproportionately less development funds from the government.
Organizations
Main organizations working for development of the village are:
- Al-Muhammdia Students : Organizes debate competitions every year for developing confidence among the students
- Itihad Welfare Society : Development of villagers
Sports
Sports are a big source of entertainment, especially for their youth. Cricket, volleyball, and football are the most popular. However, the local boys' high school is used as the center of sporting activities because there are no dedicated facilities for sports events. Young students often organize sports with neighboring villages all on their own.
Social Life
People live in a joint family system with strong social and moral values.
See also
References
- ↑ "Chak No. 4 GD". wikimapia.org. Geo Location Wikimepia. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ↑ "Tehsils & Unions in the District of Okara". National Reconstruction Bureau. Government of Pakistan. Archived from the original on 9 February 2012. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
- ↑ "Demystifying the village naming hierarchy". Dawn News. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ↑ "Population by Religion" (PDF) (Pakistan Bureau of Statistics). Retrieved 2 October 2015.