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The
town was founded around 1550 by Kamal Khan, a Mirani Balooch and a descendant
of Ghazi Khan who laid foundation of Dera Ghazi Khan. Around 1610, the town was
taken from the Mirani Rulers by the Jaskani Balochs, who held it until 1787.
Abdun Nabi Sarai was appointed Governor by Timur Shah Durrani, but three years
later it was included in the Governorship of Muhammad Khan Sadozai, who
transferred his seat of Government to Mankera.
In 1794, Humayun Shah, the rival claimant to the throne of Kabul, was captured near Leiah and brought into the town, where his eyes were put out by order of Zaman Shah. Under the Sikh Government, the town once more became the centre of administration for the neighbouring tract, and after the British occupation in 1849, was for a time the headquarters of a Civil Administrative Division. This administrative status of Layyah was short-lived and the British reduced it to the level of Tehsil headquarters, making it a part of Dera Ismail Khan.
In 1901, Layyah was transferred to the new District of Mianwali. Later on, it was made part of the Muzzaffargarh District. In 1982, Layyah Tehsil was upgraded to District headquarters comprising three Tehsils: Layyah, Karor Lal Eisan and Chaubara. The municipality was created in 1875. The population, according to the 1998 census was 2 Million. Per capita income during the ten years ending 1902-3 averaged Rs. 9,900, and expenditure Rs. 10,100. In 1903-4, the income was Rs. 10,600, chiefly derived from octroi, and the expenditure was Rs. 10,600.
In 1794, Humayun Shah, the rival claimant to the throne of Kabul, was captured near Leiah and brought into the town, where his eyes were put out by order of Zaman Shah. Under the Sikh Government, the town once more became the centre of administration for the neighbouring tract, and after the British occupation in 1849, was for a time the headquarters of a Civil Administrative Division. This administrative status of Layyah was short-lived and the British reduced it to the level of Tehsil headquarters, making it a part of Dera Ismail Khan.
In 1901, Layyah was transferred to the new District of Mianwali. Later on, it was made part of the Muzzaffargarh District. In 1982, Layyah Tehsil was upgraded to District headquarters comprising three Tehsils: Layyah, Karor Lal Eisan and Chaubara. The municipality was created in 1875. The population, according to the 1998 census was 2 Million. Per capita income during the ten years ending 1902-3 averaged Rs. 9,900, and expenditure Rs. 10,100. In 1903-4, the income was Rs. 10,600, chiefly derived from octroi, and the expenditure was Rs. 10,600.
District at a Glance!
Education:
61%, 29% male and 32% female.
Literacy in Urban and rural
areas is 70% and 30% respectively.
Safe Drinking Water Access:
95.96%.
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| Picture of a Classroom |
Main Towns: Layyah,
Karor,Tibbi Khurd ,Choubara, Fatehpur, Chowk Azam, Ladhana, Siwag Sharif, Tail
Indus, Dohri Adda, Pahar Pur and Kot Sultan
Main Crops: Sugarcane,
Wheat, Cotton, Gram and Guar Seed.
Main Fruits: Mango,
Watermelon, Melon, Citrus and Dates.
Main Vegetables: Onion,
Green Chili (70% of the whole production in Pakistan) and potatoes.
Forest: 34,338 acres
(139 km²)
Total Metalled Roads:
869 km
No. of Grid Stations: 7
No. of Telephone Exchanges:
18
Number of Industrial Units:
365
Major Industries: Sugar
Mill, Cotton Ginning & Pressing, Flour Mills and Oil Mills
Total Population apprx. 13,00,000
Surroundings:
1. Islamabad: 500 KM 2. Lahore: 400 KM
3. Faisalabad: 250 KM 4. Jhang: 130 KM
5. Multan: 160 KM. 6. Muzaffargarh 135 KM
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| Tehsil choubara |
Layyah
Karor
Choubara
Demography:
In Layyah, Arain, Jutt,
Syed, Sumra, Jakhar, Sehar, Aulakh, Thind, Merani Balouch, Lohanch,Magsi,Buppi
are main Tribes. The majority of the people in the District speak Saraiki (70%)
and Punjabi (20%), Urdu is also widely spoken all over the district.
Geographical Location:
Layyah District (formerly
spelled Leiah) is bounded to the north by Bhakkar District and to the
east by Jhang District. The Indus River flows to its western
side across which liesDistrict Dera Ghazi Khan and to the south Muzaffargarh
District.
Area:
The Layyah District has an
area of 6291 square kilometres and comprises three Tehsil namely Layyah, Karor
Lal Eason, and Choubara.
Climate and Soil:
Legends of Layyah:
Mulazim Hussain Bhatti (Late) Retd. D.I.G
Fazal Din Qureshi (Late) al Maroof Rasees-e-Azam Layyah
Fazal Muhammad Qureshi (Late)
Dr. Khayal Amroohi (Late)
Naseem-e-Layyah (Late)
Dr. Wahid Bux Bhatti (President South Asian Journalist
Association)
Dr. Zafar Alam Zafri
Anjum Sehrai
Gernal Major Tariq Aziz
Major Historical Buildings in Layyah:
Qureshi Wali Kothi, Chah
Qureshi wala, Choubara Road Layyah
Munawar Ki Kothi, Eid Ghah
Layyah
Historical Tomb Of Layyah:
Tomb Shaikh Jalal Uddin
Social/Religious Life Of The Area
60% Of The Population Is
Saraiki Speaking WhoAre Farmers,Labourers, And Govt.Servants. 25% Of The
Population Consist Of Settlers.13% Of The Population Is
Punjabi Speaking While 2% Consist OfChristains And Qadianis. 70% Of The
Population Is Sunni While 30% Is Shia.
Existing Pattern Of Industrial Development:
DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING
INDUSTRIES
There are about 365 cottage
level and small/medium/large scale industrial units operating in the district.
The installed capacity of selected industrial sector is given in Table-9 and
details regarding major industrial units are given at Annex-A.
INDUSTRY – WISE INSTALLED CAPACITY
S. NO.
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INDUSTRY
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NO. OF
UNITS |
INSTALLED CAPACITY
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1
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Cotton Ginning & Pressing
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8
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32 Sawgin,
8 Press |
2
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Flour Mills
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4
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420 M.Tons /Day
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3
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Oil Mills
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20
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57 Expellers
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4
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Suger
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1
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8000 TCD
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Directory of Industrial Establishment
Agricultural Implements
Carpets
Cotton Ginning &
Pressing
Flour Mills
Food Industry
Oil Mills
Rubber Footwear
Soap & Detergent
Sugar