Changa Bangial

Changa Bangial
Union Council
Changa Bangial
Country	Pakistan
Province	Punjab
District	Rawalpindi
Tehsil	Gujar Khan
Population	15,000 Approx
Website	https://changabangial512.blogspot.com/

Changa Bangial is a Union Council and an administrative subdivision of Gujar Khan Tehsil District Rawalpindi in the Punjab Province of Pakistan.. 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, and Bhaagsana.

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 Changa Bangial

Demographics and Tribes

The majority of the population belongs to the Bangial tribe, named after their ancestor Raja Bangash Khan, whose forefathers migrated from Dhara Nagri (now Dhar, India). The dominant caste is Parmar (clan), historically recognized as one of the 36 Royal Rajput Clans. Other communities residing in Changa Bangial include Awan (tribe), Sayyid, Gujjar, Minhas Rajput, Janjua Rajput, Gakhars, Khokhar, Arain, Mirza, Miany, Teli, and others.

Its population is estimated to be 15,000 persons.

Large community of its residents reside in UK, Middle East, Canada, and other countries of Europe.

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:

Governemnt Girls High School Changa Bangial

• 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, Bewal, Kallar Syedan, and Gujar Khan. It has developed into a modern town with various amenities, including shopping centers, refreshment areas, and recreational facilities.

Ch Azam Theme Park

Ch Azam Theme Park Habib Chowk

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 Sialkot to Islamabad Capital Territory will include an interchange at Habib Chowk, which will be a linking of the motorway directly to Gujar Khan. 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)
• Mohammad Amir - Pakistani International cricketer
• Alhaj Faqeer Izzat Shah Warsi - Sufi, Qazi
• Master Fazal Haq - Physiotherapist
• Raja Mazhar Ul Haq - Physiotherapist
• Raja Zahid Khursheed - Advocate
• Choudhary Muhammad Taj - Political Personality
• Captain Muhammad Ali - Social Service Officer
• Haneef Hanafi - Poet, Writer

References

Raja Aziz Ud Din Ahmed, Senior Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan, Ex President High Court Bar Association Rawalpindi Bench Pakistan