Garhi Abdullakhan

Garhi Abdulla Khan is a village situated in Thana Bhawan Block of Shamli district. i.e. a Tehsil in Uttar Pradesh, India.[1]

It is located about 50 km kilometres from the Mandal Saharanpur and 32 km from district headquarter Shamli. It is located on Thana Bhawan Road. This village is famous for Abdullah Khan, after whom the village is to be named, was a Baloch sardar. He is remembered locally as an influential figure associated with the early settlement of the area, A shrine (mazaar) traditionally associated with Abdullah Khan is located near the centre of the village, Several other shrines traditionally associated with Sufi figures, such as Laal Peer, Sarvar Peer, and Shah Ji Peer, are located in the surrounding areas of the village.These shrines are part of the local cultural landscape and are visited by people from different backgrounds.

The village has an old Eidgah used for Eid prayers by residents of Garhi Abdullah Khan and nearby villagers. A pond locally known as the “Bibiyon ka Talaab” is located near the Eidgah. The site also includes mature neem trees that form part of the surrounding landscape.

All communities of this village are living peacefully on the outskirts of this village. A temple is situated of Lord Shiva known as Shivalaya, in the village.

It is an ancient village there are three major religious ancient monuments: An ancient temple Shivalaya dedicated to Lord Shiva, and Jain Temple of British Period dedicated to Lord Mahaveer Swami. There is the first Navagraha Temple of District Shamli known as Shani Dev Dham. It is located on Titron Road. There is a two km belt of Mango trees towards the Titron Road.

Major Schools And Colleges in the area: Prakash memorial public school affiliates to UP Board, Chaudhary Dhiraj Singh Intermediate College affiliated to UP Board Allahabad. SDS Public School affiliated to up board . It is now a small town but it is under Gram Panchayat.

Nearest Airport: IGI Airport New Delhi (130  km) Nearest Railway Station: Thanabhawan Town (12  km)- Rural Nearest Major Railway Station: Shamli(32 km), Saharanpur(45 km), Karnal (46 km), Muzaffarnagar (45 km)

References

  1. ^ "Primary Census Abstract Data Tables – India: Final Population Totals". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2011. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2025.

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