Samundri

History

Samundri was on a major trade route during the reign of Sher Shah Suri. The present site of Samundri city was founded in 1887 as Chak No. 533.G.B.

Later it was renamed Samundri because of three Hindu mandirs in the area. The word Seh means Three in Persian and a Mandir is Sanskrit word for a temple.

In 1887 there were three Hindu shrines in this area but now what remains of them houses the Government Primary School No 4.

Migration between India and Pakistan was continuous before independence. By the 1900s Western Punjab was predominantly Muslim and supported the Muslim League and Pakistan Movement. After the independence in August 1947, the minority Hindus and Sikhs migrated to India while the Muslim refugees from India settled in the Western Punjab and across Pakistan.

Geography

Samundri is located at 31°03'45"N 72°57'15"E (31.063, 72.954), at an altitude of 168 metres (429 ft), and is 45 km from Faisalabad. It is located 66 km from Jhang. The upcoming Karachi-Lahore Motorway will pass through neighborhood of Tandlianwala known as Samundri Interchange. Km 1016 on Sumundari Tandlianwala Road. Then it will be easily accessible from Lahore and Multan. The Post Code of Samundri is 37300.

Economics

Samundri is home to a major grain, Whole Corn & Sugar market.

Anarkali Bazaar is the main commercial market of the city, and Jinnah Market is the oldest. Other markets in the city include Katchery Bazaar, Mandi Bazaar, Nehar Bazaar, Qasim Bazaar, Kashmiri Bazaar, Sunny Plaza and Chaki Bazaar.

Samundri is also known for its custom truck painting business. Samundri is also known for its sugar cane and other agriculture products.

Major Banks in Samundari:

1. National Bank of Pakistan
2. Bank of Punjab
3. Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited
4. Habib Bank Limited(2 Branches)
5. United Bank Limited
6. Allied Bank Limited
7. Muslim Commercial Bank Limited(2 Branches)
8. Bank Alfalah
9. Soneri Bank
10. Meezan Bank
11. Albarka Bank Ltd.

Land Records Management & Information System, Board of Revenue, Punjab Now "Arazi Record Center" Also Established In Samundri For Computerized "Fard & Mutation" The Office Located Between "City Thana" And "National Bank" http://www.punjab-zameen.gov.pk/

Education

Divisional Public School, Spirit School and College Samundri provide education in this area.

There are two Post Graduate colleges in Samundri, one for boys and another for girls. There is a commerce college as well being run by TEVTA in a private building acquired on rent. However a new building is built for Commerce and Technical studies near Chak 465 and arch valley.

There are four Govt. high schools in total; two for boys [Govt. High School No.1, Govt. High School No.2] and two for girls [Govt. High School No.1, Govt. High School No.2]Govt High School 479 GB and a number of private schools.

The Al-Karemia Educational Welfare Society (Regd.) established the Deans Shiblee College in Samundri in 2004. The college has separate campuses for girls and boys. The Deans Shiblee College is registered with the Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Faisalabad (B.I.S.E. Faisalabad) and the Directorate of Education (Colleges), Faisalabad for its F.A., F.Sc., I.C.S. and I.Com. programmes, and affiliated with the University of the Punjab, Lahore for its B.Com., B.A. IT, B.Ed., M.Ed., M.Com., M.A. Economics and M.A. Physical Education programmes.

The Punjab Group Of Colleges started classes in 2012 having programs of F.A, F.Sc, I.Cs, I.Com, B.Sc, B.A and B.Com. Samundri Campus of The Punjab Group Of Colleges is situated on Samundri-Faisalabad Road Near Teen Pulian Stop. The establishment of the Virtual University Campus (IEMS) in Samundri allows students to study for various HEC approved and recognized degrees, including BBA, MBA, MCS, MIT, BSCS, BSIT, B.Com, B.Sc..

. Govt post graduate college samundari.

Languages

The population speaks Punjabi as mother tongue while the national language Urdu is also widely spoken. The Arabic is taught in Madrasahs and Masjids as religious language. English as the official language is taught in all schools.

Health

There are about ten public and private hospitals in Samundri. They provide quality health treatment to patients. Famous hospital ar following

Sports

Following sports are famous in the area.

1. Kabaddi - Most of Pakistan's Kabaddi Team players belong to Samundari.
2. Football - Eleven Brother's football club.
3. Cricket - Jinnah Cricket Club & Zahid Memorial Cricket Clubs are rivals since 1990.