Hasilpur
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Hasilpur is a city of Bahawalpur District in east central Punjab, Pakistan. The city is located between the Satluj River and the Indian border at 29°41'N 72° 33'E and lies 96 km east of the district capital Bahawalpur.
Hasilpur is as old as Bahawalpur. A Dawod potra by named Jogi Khan Ghumrani's son Hasil Khan settled the city with his own name in 1752. Hasil Khan built a mosque in 1768.In 1900 there were about 347 houses. Water was supplied by wells, and a small market was north to west in the town.By 1904 there was a School, Post Office and Police Station in the city. A special Rest House (Dolat Khana) for the Nawab of Bahawalpur Mohammad Sadiq Khan was also here. In old times the crops like indigo and wheat were export to other cities. "Methi" of Hasilpur was famous in the district.
Hasilpur city is also the chief city of Hasilpur tehsil, a subdivision of Bahawalpur District, the city itself is divided into to two parts, "Old Hasilpur" and "Hasilpur Mandi"[1].
The people of Hasilpur are Punjabi and Siraiki speaking. The population is about 30,000 (in city). Main crops are cotton, sugarcane and wheat. Sheep and cattle are raised for food and hides. The adjoining towns are Khairpur Tamiwali, Qaimpur, Jamalpur and Chishtian. In 2006 the government sanctioned gas supply to the city.There are many people of different castes like Arain, Jatt, Mahr, Syed and many more.
 Hasilpur Road near College |
 Bahawalpur Road |
 Sarson Fields near Hasilpur |
 Wheat Fields near Hasilpur |
