Bahawalpur District facts for kids
Bahawalpur District is an important area in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It's like a big county or region. The main city and capital of this district is Bahawalpur. People in Bahawalpur District often speak a special language called the Riasti dialect. You can hear this language in the city and in the nearby Cholistan area.
How Bahawalpur District is Organized
Bahawalpur District is divided into smaller parts to help manage everything. These smaller parts are called tehsils and Union Councils. Think of a tehsil as a sub-district, and a Union Council as a very local group of villages or neighborhoods.
The district has six tehsils:
- Ahmedpur Sharqia Tehsil
- Bahawalpur Tehsil City
- Hasilpur Tehsil
- Khairpur Tamewali Tehsil
- Yazman Mandi Tehsil
- Bahawalpur Tehsil Sadar
There are also 107 Union Councils. These smaller groups help local people make decisions about their communities.
Exploring Bahawalpur District
Bahawalpur District is known for its rich history and interesting places. One of the most famous landmarks is the Derawar Fort. This amazing fort stands tall in the middle of the Cholistan Desert. It's a very old and impressive building that tells stories of the past.
Near Derawar Fort, you can also find the beautiful Abbasi Mosque. Both of these places are popular spots for visitors. They show the unique culture and architecture of the region.
Images for kids
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Abbasi Masjid near Derawar Fort
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Derawar Fort in Cholistan Desert
