Long لونگ
Long لونگ
By: Ghulam Rasul Dhottar
Location:
This village Long لونگ is at Jokalian, Asadullah pur road. Its 26 Km from Gujrat in west and 42 km from Mandi Bahauddin in south east. Phalia is just 22 km in the west of the village. Its at the bank of river chenab.
History:
Long was from the sons of Thakkar. Long ,Narang were brothers. They came from the river area due to flood reasons. Long started living here so this village was later known as Long at his name. Way before, Bhilol dotarran wala is near Bhirri shah raham, from where ,these people came. Then they lived in Rasul Nagar but later on Govt Allotted them this area of Long. In 1857 ,they Battle between Sikhs and English was held here in Long’s area. This battle was held in Chillianwala ,where 57 men were wounded and 26 men were killed.
Family Tree (Shajra) of Long:
Founder:
Founder of the village was known as Long, He was dhothar.
Population:
Population of the village is round about 2000 persons
Neighboring villages:
- Asad ullah pur – east
- Chahrrke – west
- Kamonke +Ratti pindi – North
- Kot bela + River Chennab – south
Main casts:
- Dhotarr
- Gondal
- Chatha
- Gujjar
- Tarar
Mohallas:
Long is divided at family basis:
- Khazanay ke
- Babay Mahi ke
- Masty ke
- Babay Yar ke
- Dhaggy walay
- Chaudrana brothery
- Gondal
- Chattay ke
- Tarar
Union Council:
Narang is Union Council of the area.
Area:
50 Muraba
Social Personalities:
- Ch. Ata Muhammad s/o Ghulam Haidar dhotarr
- Ch. Ghulam Rasul s/o Ghulam Qadir dhothar (Agricultural dept.)
- Ch. Muhammad Ashraf Dhothar
- Muhammad Ahsan s/o Ata Muhammad dhothar
- Ghulam Abbas s/o Ghulam Qadir dhothar
- Shawaiz Ashraf s/o Muhammad Ashraf (councilor)
- Muhammad Yaqoob s/o Sikandar Khan (Numberdar)
- Haji Ghulam Nabi s/o Allah ditta Dhothar
- Fazal Ilahi s/o Yar Muhammad Dhothar
Highly Qualified Persons:
- Ch. Ghulam Rasul s/o Ghulam Qadir Dhothar
- Muhammad Walayat s/o Muhammad Sadiq (education dept.)
- Ali Bahadar s/o Ghulam Qadir (Education dept.)
- Muhammad Hussain s/o Ghulam Rasul (education dept.)
- Sajid Hussain s/o Muhammad Hussain (WAPDA)
- Javed Iqbal s/o Muhammad Shareef (Health dept.)
Nature of people:
People of the village are very hospitable, friendly, hard working, and moderate.
Source of Income:
Source of income of village comes agriculture sector, govt services and most of the people are living abroad (Spain, America, England, middle east etc.)
Hospitals:
No hospital working in the village.
Private Hospital
- Shah ji clinic
Main Crops:
- Wheat
- Rice
- Sugar cane
- Vegetables
- Bajara
- Jawar
etc
Education Sector:
- Govt Primary school for boys
- Govt primary School for girls
Private:
- Shawaiz Model School.
Masajid
- Jamia Masjid Garbi Ghasia
- Jamia Masjid Sharqi
- Tirkhana wali Masjid
Media:
- Tv
- Mobile
- PTCL
- Internet
Transport:
Jokalian to Gujrat via long.
Mazar:
- Peer Ahmad Hussain Shah
DARAS:
- Dhothar ka dara (Gharbi)
- Sharqi Dara
- Irshad s/o Ata Muhammad ka Dara
Canal:
15-R passes by the village and area of the village is very beautiful. Its at the Bank of the River Chenab
Sports:
- Volley Ball
- Cricket
- Kabaddi
May Allah Bless This Village (AAMEEN)
Information provided by Ghulam Rasul Dhothar