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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Chichawatni month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Chichawatni are typically February, November and December, with average daytime highs around 22–27°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 40°C), January the coldest (average low 7°C), and July the wettest (about 100 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January18.96.7198.4
February23.69.91310.0
March28.515.23310.3
April35.921.01211.3
May39.725.41111.4
June40.128.53310.9
July37.328.510010.2
August36.628.16010.4
September36.026.12510.9
October33.720.4910.1
November27.413.949.6
December21.98.449.2

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  1. Documented history · 1005

    In 1005, he conquered the Shahis in Kabul and followed it by the conquests of some of the western Punjab region.

  2. Documented history · 1193

    Eastern regions of Punjab from Multan to Rawalpindi in the north (including present-day Faisalabad, previously called Lyallpur) remained under Rajput rule until 1193.

  3. Documented history · 1857

    During freedom struggle in 1857-1858, at Chichawatni (September) major (general later on) Crawford Chamberlain was besieged by a freedom fighter group led by Rai Ahmed Khan Kharal, and housed his cavalry in a caravanserai.

  4. Documented history · 1947

    At the time of independence of Pakistan in 1947, most Indian Muslim families migrated from Punjab towns like Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar and Firozpur, and settled in towns like Chichawatni, shaping the city's present-day Muslim population.

  5. Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi's conquest of western Punjab

    Conquered the Shahis in Kabul and followed it by conquests of some of the western Punjab region in 1005.

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

  • Rai Ahmed Khan Kharal

    Led a freedom fighter group that besieged Major Crawford Chamberlain in Chichawatni during the 1857-1858 freedom struggle.

  • Crawford Chamberlain

    Major (later General) who was besieged by freedom fighters led by Rai Ahmed Khan Kharal in Chichawatni in September 1857.

  • Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi

    Took over the Ghaznavid empire and conquered parts of the western Punjab region starting in 997 CE.

Local business and employers

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Chichawatni Reserved Forest

    A protected and reserved forest division headquartered in Chichawatni, historically serving as a site of anti-British resistance and WWII prisoner confinement.

  • Grand Trunk Road Wedding Halls

    Popular wedding halls located along the Grand Trunk Road in Chichawatni.

  • Mandi Muwaishiyan

    Chichawatni's major cattle market, noted as one of the largest in Pakistan.

  • Chichawatni Floodlit Kabaddi Stadium

    One of the few floodlit kabaddi stadiums in Pakistan, hosting numerous kabaddi championships.

  • Chichawatni Railway Station

    A railway station constructed in July 2007 to provide more accessible rail links for the town.

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01 · Visit

Visiting Chichawatni

What defines the tourism landscape and present-day economy of Chichawatni?

Chichawatni is a city located in the Sahiwal District of the Punjab province in Pakistan. Serving as the administrative center of Chichawatni Tehsil, it sits near the old main road called Grand Trunk Road approximately 45 kilometres from Sahiwal.

In terms of its present-day economy, the city functions as a vast agricultural area producing wheat, cotton, corn, and a wide variety of other fruits and vegetables. Additionally, popular wedding halls are located along the Grand Trunk Road within the city.

For visitors exploring the region, the settlement acts as a popular stop-over for tourists because it lies approximately 20 kilometres from the ancient Upper Indus site of Harappa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area is further recognized as the headquarters of a Pakistani forest division, housing the Chichawatni Reserved Forest and the historical Chichawatni Plantation dating back to 1923.

02 · Overview

Chichawatni, in brief

What drives Chichawatni’s present-day economy?

Chichawatni is a city in the Sahiwal District of the Punjab province of Pakistan. It serves as the administrative center of Chichawatni Tehsil.

Situated near the old main road called Grand Trunk Road, the city lies approximately 45 kilometres from the district capital, Sahiwal, and about 20 kilometres from the ancient Upper Indus site of Harappa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its geography supports regional connectivity and tourism.

The surrounding area forms a vast agricultural region that produces cotton, corn, wheat, and a wide variety of other fruits and vegetables. Beyond farming, the city's economic activity is shaped by specialized commercial hubs and local infrastructure. Chichawatni features popular wedding halls located on the Grand Trunk Road and operates a cattle market that serves the surrounding rural Union Councils.

The city is also home to the Chichawatni Reserved Forest, which serves as the headquarters of a Pakistani forest division. Dating back to 1923, the Chichawatni Plantation covered a total forested area of approximately 3,600 hectares, making it the second-largest forest plantation in Pakistan. Decades after its planting, the forest generated a unique resource for the biosphere in the form of honey, and its ecosystem has previously hosted research by avian conservation organizations such as The Peregrine Fund.

Functioning as an educational hub for many local villages, Chichawatni offers several colleges and institutions for higher education. Punjabi is the most-spoken language in Sahiwal, including Chichawatni, while Urdu is also commonly spoken. Operating within the Asia/Karachi time zone, the city utilizes the Pakistani rupee (PKR) as its currency. For further information, consult the Wikipedia entry on Chichawatni or review geographical data via the GeoNames record for Chichawatni.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Chichawatni located and what are its coordinates?

Chichawatni is situated in Pakistan at geographic coordinates 30.5301, 72.6916, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Chichawatni?

Chichawatni has a recorded population of approximately 112,191 and observes the Asia/Karachi time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Chichawatni?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Chichawatni include UR-PK, EN-PK, PA, SD, PS, BRH, with PKR used for local transactions.

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