Kallar Syedan

Kallar Syedan
کلر سیداں
City
Bedi Mahal
Bedi Mahal
Kallar Sayedan is located in Punjab, Pakistan
Kallar Sayedan
Kallar Sayedan
Location within Punjab, Pakistan
Kallar Sayedan is located in Pakistan
Kallar Sayedan
Kallar Sayedan
Location within Pakistan
Coordinates: 33°24′52″N 73°22′43″E / 33.41444°N 73.37861°E / 33.41444; 73.37861
CountryPakistan
RegionPunjab
DistrictRawalpindi District
TehsilKallar Syedan Tehsil
Capital CityKallar Syedan
Towns15
Union councils11
Elevation
520 m (1,710 ft)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total
60,941
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Postal code
47520
Area code051

Kallar Syedan (Punjabi/Urdu: کلر سیداں) is a city located in Punjab, Pakistan, and is the headquarters of the Kallar Syedan Tehsil.

History

Rawalpindi District Sub Div

Kallar Syedan's existence dates back approximately 1,200 years. Throughout Mughal rule, it remained as a stronghold of the local Gakhars. The town eventually rose to prominence during Sikh rule, evident today from the havelis (townhouses), gurdwaras (temples) and small fortresses which were built during that period (1819-1849). Krishna Temple is an example of a Hindu temple built during British rule.

The settlement is associated with the Bedi family, whom are direct descendants of Guru Nanak. After Sahib Singh Bedi's death in 1834, Bikram Singh succeeded the family estate in Una whilst his brother Bishan Singh succeeded the family estate in Kallar (Rawalpindi). The Bedi Mahal palace was built by Baba Khem Singh Bedi in the latter half of the 19th century. According to records, Baba Khem Singh assisted the British Raj in suppressing a rebellion in Gugera, a town near the Okara district during the 1857 Indian mutiny. In recognition of his services, he was appointed magistrate in 1877 and was later nominated to the Viceroy's Legislative Council in 1893. After the division of India and Pakistan, the palace was transformed into a boy's high school named Kallar Syedan.

Demographics

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
201754,239—    
202360,941+1.96%
Sources:

According to the 2023 census Kallar Syedan had a population of 60,941 inhabitants.

Languages

Languages of Kallar Syedan city (2023 Census)
  1. Punjabi (33.7%)
  2. Pashto (4.60%)
  3. Urdu (2.80%)
  4. Others (58.9%)

Transport

Road

Bus and minibus

Local services also provide extensive bus and van routes around the local towns, and smaller shuttles travel around the villages in the surrounding area. There are also services to Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

Non-profits and NGO'S in Kallar Syedan

Gov.uk

Old Gurdwara Kallar Sayyidan

Places of interest

Notable people

Weather

References

  1. ↑ "Kallar Syedan's Krishna temple: Precious heritage in ruins". Free Hindi e-books. 2015-01-01. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  2. ↑ Dilgeer, Harjinder Singh (1997). The Sikh Reference Book. Denmark: Sikh Educational Trust for Sikh University Centre. pp. 588–589. ISBN 9780969596424.
  3. ↑ "Mardana Mian Mir descendants". www.info-sikh.com. Archived from the original on 2018-01-04. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  4. ↑ schoolinglog.com. "Government Boys High School KALAR SYEDAN, KALLAR SYEDAN, KALLAR SYEDAN". www.schoolinglog.com. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  5. ↑ "Kallar Syedan, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan". City Population. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
  6. ↑ "Population Census 2023, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics". census23.pbos.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 2026-08-18. Retrieved 2026-08-26.
  7. ↑ "Kallar Syedan Bypass, Punjab". pakistan-streets.openalfa.com.
  8. ↑ "Raja Bazaar-Kallar Syedan transport service allegedly overcharging commuters".
  9. ↑ "Transporters fleece commuters". 10 March 2003.
  10. ↑ "Islah Trust Of Pakistan". islahtrustofpakistan.com. Retrieved 2026-10-25.
  11. ↑ "Welcome to GOV.UK". www.gov.uk. Retrieved 2026-10-25.