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Mamukanjan

Coordinates: 30°50′N 72°48′E / 30.833°N 72.800°E / 30.833; 72.800
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Mamukanjan
Mandi Mamoonkanjan, Mamu Kanjan
ماموں کانجن
CountryPakistan
ProvincePunjab
DistrictFaisalabad
Tandlianwala
Area
 • Total
20 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation
183 m (600 ft)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total
40,249
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
ZIP code(s)
37000
Calling code041

Mamu Kanjan (also spelled Mamukanjan) is a town of Tandlianwala Tehsil in Faisalabad District in Punjab, Pakistan.[1]

It was once known as Sandianwala. Later its name was changed to the name of the saint Peer Mamu Kanjan, whose tomb is located at Bangla Road.[citation needed]

There is Bangla Chowk wherefrom five roads lead: Kamalia road, Tandlianwala road, Muridwal road, Kilianwala-Sahiwal road and Bullay Shah road.[2]

Crops of this area include watermelon, sugarcane, wheat, corn, and rice.

Education

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Both public and private colleges are available in Mamukanjan: Government Degree College for Women Mamukanjan and Government Degree College for Boys Mamukanjan are two public colleges, whereas some well-known private colleges are Oxford College Mamukanjan, Islamia Model College Mamukanjan and Colonel Abdul Rasheed School & College, Mamukanjan.

In addition, there is a Vocational Training Institute (VTI ) established by Punjab Vocational Training Council (PVTC), which is playing a pivotal role in poverty alleviation by imparting employable skills in different trades to the needy and deserving youth (both male and female ) of the area Mamukanjan.[3]

Mamu Kanjan railway station

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Mamu Kanjan railway station (Urdu: مامُوں کانجن ریلوے اسٹیشن, Punjabi: مامُوں کانجن ریلوے اسٹیشن) is located in Mamu Kanjan.

References

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  1. ^ "Towns & Unions in the City District of Faisalabad (scroll down to Tandlianwala Tehsil or Town to read Mamu Kanjan)". National Reconstruction Bureau, Government of Pakistan website. Archived from the original on 26 March 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  2. ^ Lives at stake on railing-less Mamu Kanjan Bridge The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 27 March 2019, Retrieved 29 December 2022
  3. ^ "Vocational Training Institute, Mamukanjan" (PDF). Government of the Punjab website. 8 October 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2022.

30°50′N 72°48′E / 30.833°N 72.800°E / 30.833; 72.800

4. “ The Al Hussainia Foundation is a charitable organization located at Bangla Chowk in Mamukanjan, a town in the Faisalabad District of Punjab, Pakistan. This foundation is dedicated to humanitarian efforts, notably the “Parent an Orphan and Feed the Hungry” initiative, aiming to support vulnerable segments of the community.

Founders:

Sardar M. Iqbal Khan Rind

Sardar Kashan Rind

Sardar Ali Imran Rind

Contact Information:

Phone: +92 332 4168140

1. Orphan Support (“Parent an Orphan”)

• Financial assistance for orphaned children.

• Providing food, shelter, and basic necessities.

• Education sponsorships to ensure orphans can attend school.

2. Food Distribution (“Feed the Hungry”)

• Regular meal distribution for needy families.

• Special food drives during Ramadan and other occasions.

• Collaboration with donors to expand food aid programs.

3. Medical Assistance

• Arranging free medical camps.

• Providing medicines and healthcare support to those in need.

4. Community Development

• Supporting local infrastructure projects.

• Assisting in disaster relief efforts.

5. Religious & Social Welfare Activities

• Organizing religious gatherings and community events.

• Supporting widows and elderly individuals with essential aid.

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