Changa Bangial (چنگا بنگیال) is a

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and an administrative subdivision of

Gujar Khan Tehsil Gujar Khan Tehsil (; ), headquartered at Gujar Khan, is one of the Tehsils (sub-divisions) of Rawalpindi District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is administratively subdivided into 36 Union Councils and according to the 1998 census has ...

District

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in the

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region of Punjab Province of

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. It comprises 56 small and large settlements (Dhoks), each with distinctive names, such as Dhok Achha Khan, Dhok Hayat Bakhsh, Jhandaran, Chhappar Shareef, Choora Sahreef, Noor Wasla, Mohra Darryaal, Daryala Saigan, Mohra Aheer, Mohra Kamaghar, Mohra Jaaghh, Shaheed Nagar, Bharol, Dhanda, Narali Jubair, Mall Awan, Mauza Hararr, Habib Chowk, Dhok Naseemiyan, Noor Ali Chowk, Sabbar, Dhok Baagh, Changa Maira, Bhaagsana and many more.

Location

Changa Bangial is located approximately seven miles from the tehsil capital, Gujar Khan, midway on the road to Tehsil Kallar Syedan. It is situated at 33°19'31.0"N 73°22'57.9"E. The area is geographically extensive, comprising multiple villages, including Mauza Darryaal, which consists of four smaller settlements: Mohra Peeru Wala, Dhok Chohan, Mohra Bajnial, and Mohra Daryal. Union Council Office

Demographics and Tribes

The majority of the population belongs to the Bangial tribe which is a tribe of

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, named after their ancestor Raja Bangash Khan, whose forefathers migrated from Dhara Nagri (now

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). The Bangial tribe has historically been associated with landownership in the region. Other communities residing in Changa Bangial include

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, Minhas Rajput, Janjua Rajput,

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, Mirza, Miany, and Teli. The population of Changa Bangial was estimated to be 15,000 according to the 1998 census. A significant portion of the population has migrated to the

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for better economic opportunities. A large portion of population is serving in different Government services including Pakistan Armed Forces.

Administration

The Union Council Office is located between two major settlements: * Dhok Achha Khan (also known as Changa Bangial Stop No. 1) * Dhok Hayat Bakhsh (also known as Changa Bangial Stop No. 2)

Education

Changa Bangial has several educational institutions, including: Govt Girls High School

* Government High Schools for Boys ** GHS for Boys Changa Bangial ** GHS for Boys Changa Maira ** GHS for Boys Daryala Saigan * Government Girls High Schools ** GHS for Girls Changa Bangial ** GHS for Girls Changa Maira * Shaheen Model School and College Changa Bangial * Al-Suffah Model School, Habib Chowk * Pothohar College, Habib Chowk * Aizaz School System, Habib Chowk

Infrastructure and Development

Habib Chowk Habib Chowk is a central commercial hub connecting four major roads leading to Islampura Jabbar,

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, and

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. It has developed into a modern town with various amenities, including shopping centers, refreshment areas, and recreational facilities. Ch Azam Theme Park Azam Park

Ch Azam Theme Park, located in Habib Chowk, is a significant recreational site featuring: * Amusement rides * A swimming pool * Digital gaming facilities * A snooker club * A gymnasium * A restaurant * A marquee for events Motorway Project A new motorway project connecting

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will include an interchange at Habib Chowk, which will be a linking of the motorway directly to

. This infrastructure development is expected to elevate Habib Chowk's status from a town to a fully developed city.

People

* Muhammad Fazal Khan Changwi (1868-1938) *

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- Pakistani International cricketer * Alhaj Faqeer Izzat Shah Warsi - Sufi, Qazi * Brigadier (R) Raja M Azeem - Pride of Changa Bangial , Military Officer * Master Fazal Haq (Late) - Physiotherapist * Raja Muhammad Noor Hussain (Late) - Government Teacher (R) & Landlord * Raja Anjum Rasheed Warsi - Political Personality * Raja Ameer Akbar (Late) - Political Personality * Raja Ameer Afzal - Political Personality * Raja Mazhar Ul Haq - Physiotherapist * Raja Zahid Khursheed - Advocate & Political Personality * Choudhary Muhammad Taj - Political Personality * Captain (R) Muhammad Ali - Social Service Officer * Haneef Hanafi - Poet, Writer * Chaudhry Farzand ail - Businessman/Philanthropist * Raja Waheed Ahmed - Businessman/Philanthropist

References

* Raja Aziz Ud Din Ahmed, Senior Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan, Ex President High Court Bar Association Rawalpindi Bench Pakistan *Raja Muhammad Qasim Saeed Bangial Panwar Rajput, Government Teacher (R), Landlord & Businessman * Raja Muhammad Fakhar Saeed Bangial Panwar Rajput, MSc International Business Management (

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, UK), MSc Physics (

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), Panwar Rajput Union, United Kingdom

External links

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