Budhial facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Budhial
بڈھیال
Budhial Location in Pakistan
Country	Pakistan
Province	Punjab
District	Talagang
Time zone	UTC+5 (PST)
• Summer (DST)	+5

Budhial is a village and a local administrative area (called a union council) in the Talagang District of Pakistan's Punjab Province. It is located about 25 kilometers (15 miles) southwest of Talagang city.

History of Budhial Village

Budhial is a historic village in the Talagang area. It has been a settled town since around 1500 AD. The village is found about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Talagang town, along the Talagang-Tamman road.

How Budhial Was Founded

The village was started by a person named Budha Khan in the early 1500s. He belonged to the Rehan family line of the Awan tribe. The first settlement was on a place called Kiran Wali Dheri. Later, Budha Khan's grandsons moved to create the Budhial village we know today.

Budhial Families and Clans

The people who are descendants of Budha Khan are known as Budhial. They are divided into different family groups or clans. These include the Agral, Mantal, Phatial, and Bamlial clans, each named after one of Budha Khan's grandsons.

People and Population

Budhial has a population of about 7,000 people. Most of the people in Budhial belong to different clans of the Awan tribe. These include the Agral, Phirwal, Phatial, and Musbal clans. The Phirwal clan is the largest group in the area.

Why People Move Away

Many families from Budhial have moved to bigger cities like Rawalpindi and Islamabad. They often move to find better schools, healthcare, and job opportunities.

Modern Facilities in Budhial

Budhial is a developed village with many modern services. It has a high rate of people who can read and write. It is also an important center for the Rihan Region and the Budhial union council.

What Amenities Does Budhial Have?

The village has electricity, natural gas, and landline telephones. People in Budhial also have access to internet services.

Places to Stay and Eat

Budhial is known for its various hotels. Some popular ones include Shan-E-Awan, Bismillah, and Angara.

Education in Budhial

Budhial has government high schools for both boys and girls. Students from Budhial and nearby villages attend these schools. There are also religious schools (madrassahs) for both boys and girls.

Public Needs for Education

People in Budhial would like to have a college and a public library built in the town. This would help more students continue their education.

Jobs and Professions

A very common and traditional job for people from Budhial is joining the military. Many people also work in agriculture, which means they are involved in farming.

Sports and Recreation

People in Budhial enjoy playing various sports. Some traditional games include Gulli Danda, Pithu Garm, and Chuppan Chuppai. They also play Kabbadi, Cricket, and Shooting Ball, which is a local version of volleyball.

Natural Beauty and Tourism

The area around Budhial is very beautiful. A stream called Ankar flows near the village. While Ankar used to be an important water source, it is not used for that purpose much anymore due to new technology.

Local Water Spots

The village has two water ponds known as Ban and Chapur. There is also a beautiful cave complex nearby called Anhara Dobak.

Important Places

Budhial has a post office, a basic health center, and a veterinary hospital for animals.

Mausoleum of Bibi Rabia

Near the main graveyard of Budhial, there is a special building called a mausoleum. It is dedicated to Bibi Rabia, who was a very famous Sufi saint. People from Budhial and nearby villages visit her mausoleum every day.

Famous People from Budhial

Budhial is the hometown of Captain Muhammad Nawaz. He was a two-time Asian Champion in javelin throw. He also received a special award called the Pride of Performance. A gate at the Liaquat Gymnasium in Islamabad is named after him, called Nawaz Gate.