Dhanyala

Village and union council in Punjab, Pakistan

Dhanyala دهنيالہ
Village and union council
33°02′14″N 73°40′46″E / 33.03722°N 73.67944°E / 33.03722; 73.67944
Country	Pakistan
Province	Punjab
Division	Rawalpindi
District	Jhelum
Tehsil	Dina
Elevation	256 m (840 ft)
Population
• Total	14,500
Time zone	UTC+5 (PST)

Dhanyala دهنيالہ is a village and union council of Jhelum District in the Punjab Province of Pakistan. It is part of Jhelum Tehsil,^[1] and is located at 33°02'21.4"N 73°40'46.1"E, at an altitude of 256 metres (840 ft).^[2] Dhanyal is one of the largest tribes living in the Potohar plateau and Lower Himalayas for the last eight centuries. This tribe traces its lineage to Ali Ibne Talib. In Dhanyala there is a hospital named Mian Muhammad Bukhsh Hospital.^[3]

Education

Dhanyala is very prominent village of District Jhelum. People of Dhanyala are very educated and include officers in the Pakistan Army, police, and officers in the government and private sector. A lot of Dhanyalians are settled abroad. Dhanyala village is located 4 kilometers away from GT Road. In Dhanyala there are many schools for boys and girls. The Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School was initially established by Mian Muhammad Bukhsh Trust – MMBT and then handed over to the education department. Following are the schools working in Dhanyala:

Govt. Elementary school for boys, Dhanyala.
Govt. Higher secondary school for girls, Dhanyala.
Govt. Primary school for boys, Dhanyala.

The Board of Trustees – BOT of Mian Muhammad Bakhsh Trust also established a hospital in the name of the great Sufi Mian Muhammad Bukhsh, which provide free medical services to the local community and community of 12 more Union Councils.

Dhanyala Green initiative

Dhanyala Green is a dynamic environmental initiative dedicated to transforming Dhanyala and its surrounding regions through an ambitious tree plantation drive. Recognizing the critical role trees play in maintaining ecological balance, the initiative has rallied local communities, schools, and volunteers to plant hundreds of trees across the area. This movement is not only a response to the pressing challenges of deforestation and climate change but also a proactive effort to restore the natural landscape, improve air quality, and enhance the overall biodiversity of the region. By fostering a culture of environmental stewardship, Dhanyala Green is empowering individuals to take ownership of their environment and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.

Beyond the immediate environmental benefits, Dhanyala Green's efforts are also focused on long-term ecological and social impacts. The tree plantation drive is designed to create green corridors that will support wildlife habitats, reduce soil erosion, and contribute to the overall well-being of the local population. As these trees mature, they will provide shade, reduce temperatures, and offer a source of fruits and medicinal plants, further enriching the lives of those in the community. Dhanyala Green stands as a testament to the power of grassroots initiatives and the collective action of people united by a common goal: to protect and preserve the natural beauty of Dhanyala for future generations.

References

^ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Jhelum – Government of Pakistan Archived February 9, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
^ Location of Dhaniala – Falling Rain Genomics
^ Mian Muhammad Bukhsh Trust