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Chakswari ({{nastaliq|چکسواری}}) is a Tehsil in the Mirpur District of Azad Kashmir in Pakistan. It is composed of approximately 25 Union councils including the New Town of Islamgarh. Approximately 42 km from Mirpur, it is rapidly becoming an economic hub and commercial area of the district.

Geography

Chakswari comprises partly plain and partly hilly areas. Chakswari has pleasant scenery and the climate is generally arid, characterised by hot summers and cool winters. There is little rainfall.

Its history reaches beyond the partition period of India and Pakistan. The old part of the town is divided up into a number of sub areas, which reside British Pakistani’s rural homes and family history tied. To the creation of Chakswari. Its old bazaar merchants are slowly have become a commercial hub for people who have crossed into Azad Kashmir from Afghanistan, who set up into shop units across the old bazaar, flowing into the outer-circle which is Kanooni Bazaar.

Chakswari is divided into two parts: the historic old town where the majority of the wholesale shops, for which the town is known, are located; and the newer part, Chakswari Colony, which was built for the families who lost their homes following the construction of Mangla Dam.

Chakswari Bazaar is the local shopping centre, which has brands such as the Nafees Bakery (popular UK Store).

It’s also well known for the holy site, Noshahi Darbar located outside of the old bazaar. It links to the heritage of Noshahi Darbar in Ralmal sharif, Pahlia, Gujrat; as well as Doga Sharif in rural Gujrat.

Majority of Chakswari has its residents history dating back to being farmers. This can be traced back to the Old Grave Yard located in old Chakswari, leading to land all around the old town of Chakswari owned by its residents.

Previous Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, Choudhry Abdul Majeed; was a resident of Chakswari Village.

Gallery

See also

  • British Pakistanis

References

  •  [www.chakswari.com]
{{Tehsils of Azad Kashmir}}

2 : Populated places in Mirpur District|Tehsils of Mirpur District

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