16/1-L

Chak No.16/1-L is a village situated some 4 K.M left from Renala Khurd in Okara District, Punjab, Pakistan.A road passes nearby the village and links it to Depalpur, Pakpattan and Renala Khurd.the village was established after the construction of Lower Bari Doab Canal.it consists of 1100 Acres.

Religion of People

Islam and Christianity are major religions of the inhabitants of the village.

Castes of the Inhabitants

*Rao Rajput
*Dogar
*Jaat
*Mughal
*Gujjar
*Arain

Languages

Punjabi, Haryanavi, Ranghari and Urdu are basic languages of the people. Now, new generation is also well conversant with English.

Crops

The land is very fertile and rich in production of various crops like wheat [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat] , sugercane [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugarcane] ,cotton and vegetables [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegitable] ,but unfortunately the underground water is heavy whichis not useful for cultivation. People often keep buffalos [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalos] , cows [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cow] , sheep [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheep] , goats [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goat] , hens [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hen] and ducks for milk, meat and eggs.

Historical Aspect of The Village

There are many 100 years old buildings in the village like Gurdwara and Havellies,which have not proper care.the village have two wells in East and West for drinking water. There are remains of an ancient garden in the village which has many unique and unknown species of trees.

Cultural Heritage

Although it is a small village, but it is close to nature and conferred with affluent culturalheritage of affectionate and helpful community. In-spite of a number of problems, faced by the villagers, regarding security and civic services, people facilitate each other in all happenings/ events of life. One can say that whole of the inhabitants’ lives like an extended family, sharing joys and grieves of life mutually.

Food Habites

Meals of the inhabitants are great in taste and rich with energy for example Aaloo Gosht [http://www.desicookbook.com/recipe.aspx?Recipe=113] , Aaloo Keema [http://www.desicookbook.com/recipe.aspx?Recipe=112] , Aaloo Methi [http://www.desicookbook.com/recipe.aspx?Recipe=3] , Aaloo Palak [http://www.desicookbook.com/recipe.aspx?Recipe=34] , Bariyan [http://www.desicookbook.com/recipe.aspx?Recipe=116] , Bengan ka Bhurta, Besan ki Roti [http://www.desicookbook.com/recipe.aspx?Recipe=118] , Bhindi - Fried [http://www.desicookbook.com/recipe.aspx?Recipe=120] , Bhindi Gosht, Chanay Ki Dal Gosht, Chicken Curry, Daal Maash, Dal Moong-Phareri, Dal Palak, Ghiya Gosht, Gobhi Gosht, Karhi, Keema, Khichra, Khichri-Dal Moong, Khicry-Dal Chana, Koftay, Lobia Keema, Matar Keema, Mixed Vegetables, Murgh Cholay, Paey, Palak Gosht, Pulao-Chana, Pulao-Matar, Salan-Sabzi Gosht, Salan-Sada (Mutton Curry), Salan-Shaljam Gosht, Salan-Shaljam Gosht Bhunawa, Salan-Tinday Gosht, Dal- Chawal. Maze, sunflower, beans, peas, tomatos, lime, potatos, onions, garlic, ginger, wheat, rice, meat, poultry products, fish, vegetables, herbs and dairy products are often used in cooking. At the celebrations sweet dishes are especially cooked. No junk food concept is present in the village. No burger, pizza or fried chicken etc available nor inhabitants like this type of junk food. People like to cook and eat at home. Fish, meat and chicken are considered to be healthy foods and often used in the cooking of feasts. For the feast of marriage chicken, mutton, beaf, rice and sweet dishes are arranged.

Professions

*Farming
*Cattle farming
*Fish farming
*Poultry farms
*Cobbler
*Goldsmith
*Blacksmith
*Carpenter
*Watchman
*Marrassi
*Mashaki

Calendar

Three calendars are often used by the villagers. Old age people are well conversant with Islamic calendar & Bikrami calendar. But the most commonly used calendar, now-a-days, is Christian calendar which is also known as Gregorian calendar. Almost all the Festivals, falling in these calendars, are observed with enthusiasm.

Celebrations, Ceremonies, Customs , Rites & Rituals

*Shab-i-Miraj
*Shab E Baraat
*Ramzan (Ramadan)
*Laylat al-Qadr
*Eid ul-Fitr
*Eid ul-Adha
*Eid Milad an Nabi
*Easter
*Good Friday
*Christmas
*Birth
*Name giving Ceremony
*weddindg
*Death
*Cultivation
*Harvesting
*Bisakhi
*Mela (urs)

Prominent Places

*Eid Gah (a place for prayers of two Islamic festivals i.e. Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-al-Adha
*Three Mosques
*School (Boys Primary School established in 1927)
*Protestant Church
*Two old wells
*Two Old Graveyards
*An old Garden
*More than Hundred years old Havallies

Educational Institutions

One Government Primary (up to 5th class) School for boys, established in 1924, having proper building, exists in village,but still not upgradedOne Government Middle (up to 8th class) School for girls, having proper building, exists in village.For further or proper education students go to Renala Khurd for High School and college education.One religious Madrasa namely Jamia Ishaqia is also established in year2000

Health Facilities

There is a rural health dispensary for the provisions of health facilities to the villagers.

ports

People of village love to play hockey, cricket, football, gilli-danda, vanjo (kho kho) and kabaddi. Cricket and football tournaments arranged every year in the village. Besides this people keep pigeons and tournament of pigeons flying are also held between different villages in the months of May & June.

Seasons

This ancient simple chak is gifted with five colorful seasons full of colors of life and nature. Spring falls in November and spread its beauty till mid of April, then starts summer which brings appetizing fruits and continuous till June. Monsoon season bring blossoming during July and August. Then autumn falls, which sneak through September and brings change of colors. After autumn striking winter comes with lengthy nights of story-telling, folk-songs, raaganees, gossip and fun. Delicious Dry fruit add more taste to these proceedings. In short, nature extends its full colors at this piece of land all over the year.

Animals

There are different animals which can be found in the chak. Farmers often keep horses, donkeys, dogs, buffalos, cows, bulls,goats and sheep. But certain wild animals can also be found in the crops fields and ponds e.g. pigs, jackals, rats, rabbits, frogs, fish, turtles, snakes and other reptiles.

Birds

A variety of birds can be founded in the chak. Farmers often keep hens, ducks,pigeons and other birds. There can also be found house sparrows, parrots, owls, crows, doves, seagulls, different kind of sparrows and water birds.

Nearby Cities and Towns/Villages

* 10/1-L
*11/1-L
* 15/1-L
* 18/1-L
* 21/2-L
* Ajit Sir

Eminent Personalities

Rao Jang sher (M.Sc. Structure)Dr. Anwer Ali Khan late(A well known social person And ex nazim)

Ghayour ul Hassan Rao(Pakistan Atomic Energy Commession)

Reference for Map, Weather and Airports

http://www.fallingrain.com/world/PK/4/Chak_SixteenOne_L.html