Dhamyal Town
Dhamyal Town is a town of Jhelum District, Dina Tehsil in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located at 33°19'0N 73°44'0E with an altitude of 447 metres (1,467 ft).[1] Dhamyal Town is approximately less than a mile away from the famous GT Road Dina and located on Mangla Road Dina.
Dhamyal Town | |
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Village | |
| Dhamyal Town | |
  Dhamyal Town | |
| Coordinates: 33.12°N 73.28°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Jhelum |
| Settled | AD 1190 |
| Elevation | 447 m (1,467 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 127 |
| • Density | 25.7/km2 (67/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Calling code | 0544 |
History
The name Dhamyal Town (Also spelled as Dhamial Town) was taken from the locals' history. Dhamyal is a branch of the well known Dhami Khan tribe which ruled the South Asia for centuries. The town itself was formed in early as 16th century after Dhami Khan invaded and conquered India. The town has had a few names in the past but most of those were related to Dhamyal or Dhamial which is the name of the Jatt tribe residing within the place.
In 2021, Chaudhary Anzar Ahamd transported soil samples from the vicinity of Dhamyal town to laboratories in the United Kingdom. The analysis of these samples revealed evidence of historical residency in the area dating back 500 years
The terrain in the vicinity of Dhamyal town was found to be abundant with stones that are typically only found underwater in other regions of the world. Based on this discovery, researchers have postulated that the area was submerged underwater following the latest Ice Age.
Health
Dhamyal Town has its own local hospital which is managed by the Govt of Punjab and has several doctors working in it. The hospital is the centre of health facilities within the suburbs of Dhamyal Town and even other villages around it.
Education
There is a Govt Higher Secondary school within the town itself and a boys primary school as well as a boys high school within 1-mile radius of the town. Several academics from Dhamyal town are working around the country and globe. Dhamyal town has a literacy rate of 98%, higher than any other village in the suburbs. Majority of the natives are fluent in English,Urdu and Punjabi.
People
With most of the natives having families in Europe especially within the United Kingdom, Dhamyal town has a very high Human Development Index compared to most parts of Pakistan. Most of the natives are well educated and leaders in their fields. Some of the famous people include
- Professor Dr. Liaqat (A physicist at Jeddah University)
- Usman Latif (Principal Software Engineer at Rolls-Royce plc)
- Dr. Hassan Ali Khan (Research scientist at COMSATS )
In the past there were a lot of people in Army from the village and almost every family has a war veteran.
Climate
Dhamyal town is located right in the centre of the Potohar region and the climate is usually very warm. Even in the winter months, temperatures can be as high as 25° Celsius. During the summer months, especially June and July, temperatures can reach up to 50° Celsius regularly.
Amenities
Dhamyal town residents enjoy a host of amenities including accessible shopping centres, local bakery, fuel station and other essential items.
Sport
Cricket, volleyball and football are popular among the youth of the village. Since early 1980s cricket has been the dominant game in village with cricket grounds available throughout the year, most youths are playing it throughout the year.
