Chiniot (Urdu: چِنيوٹ; Punjabi: چنیوٹ) is a city and the administrative headquarter of Chiniot District in the state of Punjab, Pakistan. Located at the bank of the river Chenab, it is known for its intricate wooden furniture and for its architecture.
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1 Geography
1.1 Climate
2 Demographics
2.1 Tribes
3 Economy
4 Education
4.1 Institutions
4.2 Libraries
5 Transport and communication
6 Culture
6.1 Islamic occasions
6.2 Furniture
6.3 Sport
7 Cuisine
8 Politics
9 Notable people
10 See also
11 Gallery
12 Notes
13 External links
Geography[edit]
Chiniot city lies on left bank of the Chenab River amidst small rocky hills. It is located at the intersection of the Faisalabad-Sargodha and Lahore-Jhang roads. It is 158 kilometres north-west 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 located 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.
