Chowni Sulehrian (also Chowni Sulehrian), is a notable village within the Sialkot Tehsil of Sialkot District, in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It boasts a population of approximately 3,671 inhabitants, according to the 2017 Population Census by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The village's demographics are diverse, with a total population of 3,671, comprising 1,821 males, 1,843 females, and 7 transgender individuals. The literacy rate stands at an impressive 70.41% across all sexes, with males at 72%, females at 68.90%, and transgender individuals at a remarkable 77.78%.
Chhowni Sulehrian
چھائونی سلہریاں | |
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Village | |
| Cantt. Sulhrian | |
  Chhowni Sulehrian | |
| Coordinates: 32°26′35.37″N 74°33′30.89″E / 32.4431583°N 74.5585806°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Named for | Establishing Cantonment |
| Government | |
| • MNA | Chaudry Armaghan Subhani (PML-N) |
| • MNA | Chaudry Armaghan Subhani s/o Chaudry Abdul Sattar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.59 km2 (0.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 256 m (840 ft) |
| Population (2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,671 |
| • Estimate (2024) | 4,700 |
| • Density | 2,302/km2 (5,960/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Chiowniwalay |
| Time zone | UTC+5 |
| Calling code | 052 |
| sialkot.gov.pk | |
The educational landscape of Chowni Sulehrian is characterized by a majority having primary but below matric education, with 631 males and 506 females. Those with matriculation but below other qualifications include 270 males, 352 females, and 4 transgender individuals. The village also takes pride in its residents who have attained degrees and above, with 53 males, 109 females, and 2 transgender individuals. Additionally, there is one male with a PhD.
Religiously, the village is predominantly Muslim, with 3,621 adherents, while a small minority of 50 individuals identify as non-Muslim. The age distribution reveals that 2,808 individuals are over 10 years old, 2,050 are over 18 years old, and 278 are seniors over 60 years old. The workforce, comprising individuals over 10 years old, numbers 953, and 1,732 residents over 18 years old hold a CNIC.
Spanning an area of 394 acres, Chowni Sulehrian is equipped with a Basic Health Unit, a government hospital, a private hospital, and an animal hospital, all of which cater to the medical and health needs of the village and surrounding rural areas. Educational facilities include a combined government secondary school for both boys and girls, although it currently faces resource and faculty shortages. The village also houses a post office.
Politically, Chowni Sulehrian played a role in the 2024 general elections, where an independent candidate supported by PTI won from this village with 73 votes, while the overall constituency was won by PMLN. Geographically, the village is strategically located on Sialkot Pasrur Road, opposite the Gold Panel Group Company, with the postal code 51310. The village has recently seen industrial growth, with several industries being established in the area, accompanied by the development of a link road to the village.
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- ^ "2017 Population Census" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ "2017 Population Census" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2024-07-09.