Lawa, Chakwal

Lawa (Urdu: لاوا‎) is a Tehsil of Chakwal District in the Punjab province of Pakistan.[1]

Lawa لاوہ
Tehsil of district chakwal
CountryPakistan
RegionPunjab province
DistrictChakwal District
 • Density125,000/km2 (320,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Area code(s)0543

Initially it was part of Talagang Tehsil and is located at 32°41'50N 71°56'5E with an altitude of 420 metres (1381 feet) its total population is almost 125000 and Covered Area of lawa is almost 28km2 and lies adjacent to Mianwali District.[2] Numal college distance approx 15 km.

Lawa is pre-dominantly inhabited by the Awan tribe. It has boundaries with Mardwal via Goohal on one side while through Darbata is links with Kalabagh.

Jashn-e- Nezabazi Lawa

Jashn-e- Nezabazi Lawa is an annual event held in March on Danda Lawa road. Teams come from all over Punjab. 200 horses and riders participated. Malik Ameer Mohammed khan nawab of Lawa was a famous player of nezabazi back in 50s n 60s.

Consist on Three sections
  • Single section. Winner Allamdar Hasnainia Club of Pakistan
  • 4 section. Winner Malik Uddra Club of Pakistan
  • 8 section. Winner Rokhari Club of Pakistan

References
  1. Tehsils & Unions in the District of Chakwal Archived 2008-01-24 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Location of Lawa - Falling Rain Genomics
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