LOCATION & MOHALLAHS:
Busal is located 4.5 km off Gujrat-Sargodha road, south of Gojra, and is nearly 29 km from Mandi Baha-ud-din city. Basically Bosal consists of seven randomly located settlements namely Sukkha, Masoor], Nuryana, Jand, Nakkaywala, Chhanni Hashim ] and Ghumnana. Sukkha & Masoor, centrally located most populous twin settlements, are fulcrum of all cultural, financial, educationa
l and political activities for not only the people of Busal but also for a number of small neighboring villages. Bosal is surrounded by Gojra in the north, Bhojowal and Nain Ranjha in the east, Rerka Bala and Chak-44 in the south and Bar Musa in the west. HISTORY:
It is not exactly known as when the first settlements of Busal came into existence but the elders of the village tell that name of the founder was BUSAL who lived here during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jalal-ud-Din Muhammad Akbar and had relations with the Emperor. The Emperor had bestowed him a large estate called Sooba Busal. Busal had three sons named Sukkha, Masoor & Noor and three main settlements are named behind them. Irrigation department rest house also known as bunglow was built outside busal in 1915 and a police chowki was established in Busal in 1935. Canal and irrigation channels system was built between 1910 and 1944. THE PEOPLE:
Busal has a huge population growing at immensely high rate. Due to construction of roads, availability of telephone service and establishment of new schools, the people from small neighboring villages have also migrated to Busal. The number of registered voters in Busal is just below 16,000. This indicates that total population is well above 35,000. DEMOGRAPHICS:
More than 99 % of the people of Busal are Muslims and belong to A***n race. Most of the population belongs to Jatt clan. It is not exactly known as to when Islam came to this region but majority of the people practiced Islam since long before the partition of British India in 1947. Significant population of Hindus [Called Khatris] also lived in Busal before the partition that migrated to India in 1947. They were mostly traders and dominated entire business and economy of the area. After partition, they were replaced by Muslims mostly belonging to Rajpoot dynasty, also A***ns, who migrated from Karnal district of East Punjab [now a district in Haryana, India. These people have adopted a variety of professions from farming to business and have now become an integral part of the local population. A small minority of Pathans, mostly emigrants from Afghanistan after Soviet invasion has also settled in and around Busal. A small community of traditionally nomadic people also settled in suburban areas of Busal are called Deendars [The Faithful] because they have also converted to Islam. The class system and hegemony of landowners is slowly getting weaker with increase in literacy rate better awareness about human rights. Nature of the People of Busal
Busal has been notorious in the past as the village of thieves and land of great rivalries mainly due to lack of education. Strong grip of feudal lords, who were against education and awareness, was the chief factor behind ignorance. Establishment of Government Middle School Busal was the first step towards change to a civilized and educated society and over a period of few decades, the change was visible. Now nurturing rivalries and committing crimes is no more a matter of pride. Now people are more civilized, educated, hospitable and aware of their own and other peoples’ rights. RELIGION:
Almost the entire population of Busal is Muslim out of which 10 ~12 % people are Shia Muslims while others are Sunnis. Religious devotion and practice varies from family to family, however religion plays very important role the lives of people. LANGUAGES:
Punjabi [with a little rough accent] is the language predominantly spoken by the people of Busal. Rajpoot community speaks their native language Rahngri, a language closely resembling of Hindi / Urdu with little distortion in accent. Urdu is also spoken and understood by a large majority. ECONOMY
Economy largely depends on agriculture and more than fifty percent of the people of Busal are related to agriculture. Busal has one of the most fertile lands in Pakistan and farmers are well-off due to excellent production of cash crops like sugarcane, orange, paddy, cotton and wheat. Many people have joined government and private services and a large number of young people are living and working abroad in Gulf States,USA, Australia, Europe. EDUCATION:
Although the literacy rate of Busal is very low by international standards, it is one of the highest in Mandi Baha-ud-din district. The literacy rate also varies from family to family. Some people of Busal hold doctorate degrees and hold global fame while a large majority has never even visited a school. The literacy rate among females is even low. Government Higher Secondary School Busal (The Symbol of Pride for Busal)
Government< Higher Secondary School Busal has made great contributions in spreading the light of knowledge among Busalians. It is one the best and most respected institutes of preliminary education in the entire tehsil Malikwal. Over the years, it has produced many brilliant students who after receiving higher education are working at respectable positions not only in Pakistan but in many foreign countries as well. The School was established in 1905 offering education up to primary level only. In 1951, with the efforts of social workers like Hakeem Ghulam Ali (late), the school was promoted to middle level. Batti Khan Busal (May Allah bless his Soul), a venerated landowner, donated approximately 33 kanals of land for the project. In 1984, this school was upgraded to high school and two years later (in 1986) to intermediate level. The school has produced good results in the past and a number of boys won scholarships every year. In addition to this, sports and co-curricular activities were also promoted at school and school always produced good sportsmen and athletes. This was due to the sincere efforts, dedication and hard work of teachers /administrators like Mr. Atta Cheema, Mr. M. Ashraf, Mr. Aslam, Mr. Anwar, Mr. Riaz Gondal, Saee M. Kaddhar, Mr. Safdar Ranjha, Mr. Rao Kifayat, Mr. Hafeez, Mr. Irshad Ahmed Luk, Mr. Khushi Muhammad, Mr. Nadir Ali, and Mr. Ashiq Shah. Presently around 700 students are enrolled in the school but shortage of teaching staff and lack of co-curricular activities have diluted the education standard of school. Due to commercialization of education and lack of attention of the people of village and shortage of teaching staff, the standard and performance of the school have suffered badly in past few years and immediate remedial action is required to regain the standard of this institute which can undisputedly be termed as Symbol of Pride for Busal. Main Castes
•Jutt (Gondal, Tarar, Waraich, Chaddhar, Ranjha, LAK)
•Rajput
•Gujjar
•Pathan
•Mughal
•Syeds (Gilani, Bukhari, Kazmi)
•Janjuha, Bhatti, Malik, Butt, Raja, Mir, Baloch
•Muslim Sheikh
Nearest Villages
Chak 43, Chak 44, Gojra, Bhojowal, Rerka Bala, Bar Musa,Pipli, Dhunni
