Burj Attari

Burj Attari Burj Attari برج اٹاری
Town
Burj Attari Location within Pakistan
Coordinates: 31°34′26″N 74°11′44″E
Country	Pakistan
Tehsil	Ferozewala
District	Sheikhupura District
Government
• Type	Union Council 32
• Chairman	Malik Naveed Mehmood Chohan Chairman (PML N)
Elevation	200 m (660 ft)
Time zone	+05 GMT
• Summer (DST)	+04 GMT
Postal code	039461
Area code	0562

Burj Attari is a town located in the Sheikhupura District of Punjab, Pakistan. Situated 14 km from Lahore and 12 km from Shahdara, it was established in 1200 AD. The town holds historical significance as the spiritual leader of the Sikhs, Baba Guru Nanak, is known to have traveled along the Noorewala road from Burj Attari.

The region is renowned for its agricultural output, with farmers specializing in a wide variety of crops. Among the most popular fruits cultivated are guavas, lychees, and strawberries, which flourish in the area's fertile soil. Additionally, local farmers grow a range of vegetables, including potatoes, cauliflower, brinjal, and pumpkins, along with numerous other crops. The cultivation of essential grains such as rice and wheat further enhances the area's reputation as an agricultural hub.

Historical figures

The history of Burj-Attari is filled with tales of people who had a great influence and effect in their times and are still recalled to this day. Worth mentioning are people like Syed Manver Shah(marhoom), Ch. Allah Bakhsh(Arrayin Saghi)(marhoom), Malik Maula Baksh Chohan(marhoom), Malik Shah Muhammad Chohan(marhoom)Zail Dar, Ch. Feroz-ul-Din(marhoom)(ex-member dist. board Skp.) son of Ch. Allah Bakhsh(marhoom), Munshi Abdul Ghani(marhoom)Zail Dar, Malik Zakir Khan Chohan(marhoom), Ch. Muhammad Ismail Dohta(marhoom), Malik Muhammad Afzal Chohan(marhoom)(ex-chairman UC Burj Attari), Malik Mehmood Ahmed Khan Chohan(marhoom)(ex-chairman UC Burj Attari), Ch. Barkat Ali Dohta(marhoom)(ex-chairman UC Burj Attari, ex_chairman Markaz Council Sharaqpur Sharif) son of Ch. Muhammad Ismail Dohta(marhoom), Ch. Riaz Ahmed Sapal(marhoom)(ex-chairman UC Burj Attari), Baba Nazeer Ahmed(marhoom)(ex-member UC Burj Attari), Ch. Jalil Ahmed adv.(marhoom) grandson of Ch. Allah Bakhsh(Arrayin Saghi)(marhoom), Al-Haaj Malik Muhammad Younus(marhoom) qoum Malik(ex-counselor UC Burj Attari, ex-naib nazim UC Burj Attari)Ch Asgir Ali Dhota(ex-chairman U.C Burj Attari). Mr. Channan Din (Khokhar) (Marhoom) Brave&Honest Man "Alif Khan""(Mahroom)""(ex Head Master Govt.high School Burj Attari)