Chak 493 GB Odanwala, Punjab
Chak 493 GB Hussain purr known as Odanwala village is the most beautiful village in Punjab, Pakistan. It is famous for its unique civilization, culture, and tradition. It is one of the most civilized with the highest literacy number villages of the Punjab province in Pakistan.
Chak 493 GB village location
Chak 493 GB Odanwala (Hussain-Purr) village is located in Samundari tehsil, district Faisalabad the Punjab province of Pakistan. Pakistan is a country with millions of tourists attraction that are exemplary in their uniqueness and beauty.
How to get to Chak 493 GB village
By traveling on M-3 Motorway you can take exit from Samundri interchange or go ahead about 39 km on the same motorway and get a road named Chak 204-201 road that will lead you to Samundari-Rajana road, by traveling on this road of about 3 km, and take left and you will reach Chak 493 GB Hussain Purr. It is about 190 km away from the city of gardens, Lahore.
History of Chak 493 GB village
It is said that at the end of 18 century or early 19th century some people from Sheikhupur, Hussainpur, and Mojalipur came here with their families and they started living here.
At the time of the Indo-Pak separation, the most prominent man who played a vital road to built this graceful society was Molana Abdul Qadir Nadwi S/O Qadir Bakhsh.
He was the one who was known as the most literate person at that time, he studied at Daru-Ul-Alom Nadwa. He educated people living here with the basics of a good and graceful society to live in.
With all due to his efforts, Chak 493 GB Odanwala got the exemplary village of Pakistan award in 1960.
There are several names of great personalities who took their efforts with Mr. Nadwi to make this society exemplary to all, that includes Abdul Rahman, Wali Muhammad, Abdul Majeed, Mehmood, etc.
Facts that made Chak 493 GB an exemplary village
They set some basic rules and regulations for people living here according to Quran And Sunnah that people living there obey today as well like it is one pool here named Usher fund to help poor in the society. In this pool, everyone who has sources according to Islamic law submits a fund to help the poor.
See also:
Historical places to visit Sheikhupura, Punjab
The most ancient city of Pakistan, Multan
Sacred Darbar Sahib Kartar purr
Neem Trees
In this 493 GB village, Neem trees are making this unique and exemplary village more beautiful. Trees are a compulsory necessity for human life and here, one can see huge and shady Neem trees at a reasonable distance even in street as well which gives a very beautiful look.
Jirgah and Panchayat system
Another thing which is very prominent in this village is its crime rate that is equal to non-existent. It is all because of quick relief given by Panchayat or Jirga system here, this formula was given by their forefathers, and people here strictly follow it and no one needs to go to police and courts.
This Jirga is held at Jamia Masjid on every Jumma day after the Jumma prayer where distinguished personalities of the village sort out if there is any dispute.
How is it named?
This village's name is Hussain Purr, famous as Odanwala village due to the Odh tribes of Rajput living here in ancient times. Today majority of people living here are Jatt families from Hussainpur, that is why this village name is Hussain Purr.
Mosques in the village
There are two mosques in the Chak 493 GB Hussain Purr village both are interlinked for Azan. These are interlinked due to giving only one call for prayer from both mosques. And Jumma prayer is only held at the main or Jamia mosque named Taqwiyat-ul-Islam.
Cigarettes are banned here
Other important and shiny facts of this village are that you can not buy or sell any cigarettes or alcohol here it is prohibited for about 12 years.
Events and festivals
Furthermore, all Nikah (wedding) ceremonies are held in Jamia Masjid with simplicity, as Imam Masjid doesn't go to the wedding place because he is considered the most important personality of the village, and no one is allowed to make noisy rioting.
Every resident is allowed to have their own entertainment in their houses, taking special care of neighbors.
Area and crops
The total area of Chak 43 GB is about 6.2 square kilometers or 62 square meters. The most prominent crops are sugarcane, cotton, wheat, and maize. And some farmers grow fruits and vegetables for their own convenience.
Grief and sorrows
In the village, if a person dies, the resources available in the village's own "facility house" are used by the people for their convenience that is built by contribution of all the families in the village.
Each and every family is allowed to get all necessary items from it and return them after using these. And in the graveyard, you won't see any graves made by solid material like concrete or else, but all the graves are made of simple natural clay according to Islamic laws.
Literacy rate and educational facilities
The literacy rate of this village is more than 90%. There is a Government high school for girls and a separate Government middle school for boys, with a number of other private schools in the village as well.
Manners and etiquettes
No one violates or breaks the basic rules or regulations made in accordance with Islamic principles and law, implemented by distinguished personalities of the village.
And if someone or family is found guilty in the same village, people socially boycott them unless they feel ashamed and apologize.
Religions and races
Chak 493 GB Odanwala is a perfect example of brotherhood, where Muslims live in the majority, including some Christian and Hindu families, and all are free to carry out their religious activities in any way. All communities greet each other on different occasions.
Odanwala photo gallery
Conclusion
Undoubtedly, Chak 493 GB Odanwala village is one of the safest and most beautiful villages in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is one of the most characteristic and admirable places to live with a family where everyone takes good care of each other. It is a civilization that preserves the dignity of traditional values and culture by all means.