Chiniot

Chiniot is a city and the administrative headquarter of Chiniot District in the state of Punjab, Pakistan. On the bank of the river Chenab, it is known for its intricate wooden furniture, architecture, havelis, and mosques.GeographyChiniot city lies on left bank of the Chenab River amidst small rocky hills. It is at the intersection of the Faisalabad-Sargodha and Lahore-Jhang roads. It is 158 kilometres northwest from Lahore and 38 kilometres north of Faisalabad. Chiniot city is spread over an area of 10 square kilometers with an average elevation of 179 meters (587 ft).Rabwah city, the headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Community is on the other side of the Chenab River. In the center of river a worship center (or Chilla Gah) of the Sufi Bu Ali Shah Qalandar is located.ClimateThe weather in Chiniot is variable.DemographicsAccording to the 1998 census, the population of Chiniot was 965,124 . According to the 2010 estimated census, the urban population of Chiniot is 201,781. The language spoken is Punjabi.EconomyThe important products of Chiniot includes silk, cotton, wheat, sugar, rice, milk, pottery, wooden furniture, etc.