05/02/2021
Have you ever been to Sargodha?? If YES, Wonderful, you must have seen how culturally rich the city is. If NO, you must visit to see the ethnic beauty of this city that holds all the cultural and religious aspects in it. Sargodha is one of the big and most peaceful cities in Pakistan. It is the 4th largest division of Punjab and the 11th largest city of Pakistan. Cultural and religious diversity is one of the most important aspects of this city. The city is growing and developing swiftly. Here are a few main elements about Sargodha that will tempt you to visit it once in the lifetime:
Myths About Sargodha's Name
It is not confirmed how the city Sargodha got its name but so many myths have been heard. It is said that the name "Sargodha" was propounded after the name of a Hindu Priest whose name was Godha and he used to live near a pond. As they say, "Sar" means "Pond" and "Godha" is the name of a Hindu Priest after whom the name of the city was generated. But there is no authentic information about it.
Planned City
Sargodha is one of the few planned cities in Pakistan. Islamabad and Faisalabad also fall in the list of planned cities. It is said that Lady Trooper founded the city in 1903. British Royals planned to make this city Divisional headquarter in the year 1960, before that it was District headquarter since 1940.
PAF Base Mushaf
Pakistan's biggest Air Base is situated in Sargodha. Sargodha is of great importance because of the Air Base and the way Forces are protecting the city and the whole country as well are condemnable. Sargodha is the center of attraction because of the Air Base. This is why Sargodha is known as the "City of Eagles".
Citrus Production
Another hallmark of city Sargodha is its Citrus production. Sargodha is said to be the "California of Pakistan" because of the large amount of citrus it is producing. Citrus, including Oranges, Kinnow, and Lemon is being exported all over the country and world as well. The quality of Citrus of Sargodha is unmatchable. Approximately 200 processing factories are working in the region.
Agriculturally Rich
The city Sargodha is known as the agriculture hub of Pakistan. All kinds of crops are being cultivated here that too of great quality and are being exported to the whole country. People of Sargodha have their expertise in the business of agriculture and they are doing the best in it. Sargodha Agriculture College is also working for the assistance of farmers, cultivation of crops, and inventing new products for the crops.
Religious Harmony
All of us must have thought that how good would it be if everyone lived peacefully without judging others and interfering in their businesses. If you want to see such peace and harmony, you have to visit Sargodha. The city preserves in it the top religions of the country being Muslims, Christians, and Hindus. Christians are the 2nd largest community living in Sargodha. Hindus are also living there in considerable numbers. All three religions have different systems of worship and have their own religious values. All the people are living there respecting each other's values, without judging each other on the basis of religion. Such religious harmony is what we all live for.
Ethnic Beauty
People from different villages adjacent to Sargodha have migrated here and brought with them their own cultural values. All of them differ from each other in terms of cultural beliefs and this is what makes the city culturally rich, embodied with ethnic beauty. One can see the cultural harmony because of the different religious and cultural aspects that the city holds. Also how all the people are living happily, enjoying their own religious and cultural values without any fear.
Wood Work and Handicrafts
Not only the culture of Sargodha is rich but also the people of the city are so artistic. They are masters in making furniture and other woodwork. They create such masterpieces out of wood that one forgets to blink the eyes. The renowned area of Sargodha for the art of ravishing wooden products is its Tehsil Silanwali. People from all over the country come here to buy furniture and other wood made products. The land is also enriched with the people who are so artistic and make handmade products that are breathtakingly beautiful and one can not help buying them.
Stone Crushing
Sargodha's industry of stone crushing is Asia's largest industry. It is located near the famous Kirana Hills of Sargodha. The region is providing high-quality stone for construction purposes across the country. This industry is also a source of earning bread and butter for numerous families.
Modernization
Although the city Sargodha is surrounded by many villages from all sides yet it has brought in it the colour of modernism. The launch of food streets in Sargodha has added colours to the nightlife of the city. Families can be seen eating and enjoying till midnight. Sargodha has changed a lot in the past few years. It is developing and making progress by leaps and bounds in terms of business, marketing, construction, housing societies, and educational objectives.
Malls in Sargodha
The tradition of malls in Sargodha is not very old but really swift. People of the city have made progress in every field of life. It is evident that Sargodha has developed itself within the last two decades. Starting from Trust Plaza that is famous for computer-related goods to the new under construction, The Mall of Sargodha and Burj Ismail is going to open new dimensions in this field. Rehman Plaza, Ehsaan Plaza, Shaheen Shopping Mall, Punjab Mega Mall, Modern Shopping Mall, and Burj Huraira are the most to go to malls of the city that are providing all the needs of life to the people of Sargodha.
Educational Institutes
Sargodha city has progressed rapidly, not only in the field of business but also in the field of education. The University of Sargodha, Sargodha Medical College, and Sargodha Agriculture College are the main institutes of the city that have become the center of attraction across the province. Besides these main institutes, many public and private schools, colleges, and universities are working for the people of Sargodha to provide them with quality education. Due to these institutes, people from many other cities and villages are migrating to Sargodha that is adding to the business of the real estate.
Link to Other Cities
M2 is the main access road to the Sargodha. One can access Sargodha from Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, Jhang, and other big cities without any transport issues.
Sargodha is a trending City that provides all the facilities for the best Living standard. People of Sargodha are blessed to be living in the city where they have access to every need of life.
The city Sargodha is one of the most peaceful cities in Pakistan and one can see everything in the city starting from the rural style of living to the modern living style. The city is enriched with a number of religious and cultural values. People of Sargodha are always excited to welcome the guests in the city of beautiful people.
