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forest which is the largest single plantation of trees in Pakistan. Chunian Industrial Estate is one of the largest concentration of manufacturing in the country near Kashif Chok (Kashif Petrolium) bypass Chunian. The city is a busy regional market for agricultural produce. In 2016, the
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The present city is more than 500 years old. Some parts of the city fortification and several of its old gates still exist. The city is built on a mound believed to have been built by the Harappan or
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in Chunian of Raja Todar Mal. Chunian was the capital of the Nakai Sikh Dynasty one of the 12 sikh Dynasties (misl) which ruled In Modern Day Kasur and Okara Districts.
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Some important places around Chunian include, Gillan Wala, Dhose, Sadha otar, Gurdas Walla, Bhemkie, Charkey, Kott Ch. Allah Ditta, Ellah Abad and
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As per census, Chunian city had a population of 47,600 people in the year 1998 . It is located on the
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road at a major junction of local roads. The city is located on the right bank of the former
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Tehsils & Unions in the District of Kasur - Government of Pakistan
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on the outskirts of the city to provide a boost to the local economy.
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Punjab District Gazetteers: Ibbetson series, 1883-1884]
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bed. Beas changed its course several centuries ago.
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Chunian is located in Punjab, Pakistan
Punjab, Pakistan
Chunian is located in Pakistan
31°1′N 73°51′E / 31.017°N 73.850°E / 31.017; 73.850
Pakistan
Province
Punjab
District
Kasur District
Time zone
UTC+5
PST
Urdu
Chunian Tehsil
Punjab
Pakistan
Lahore
Punjab
tehsil
Kasur District
union councils
Pattoki
Kasur
Beas River
Gehlan Hithar
Changa Manga
Government of Pakistan
industrial zone
Indus Valley civilisation
Alexander the Great

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