River Bunha - Jhelum

River or Nalah Bunha or Nala Bunhar is a rainy Nalah, bulk of which goes through Jhelum District. It starts from sralah district Chakwal and then enters district Jhelum. In Ghori-Gala area it’s a few meters in width abut near Tilla Jogian it expands up to 3 kilometers.

From Tilla Mountain many waterfalls are also included in the Bunha. Near Pind Sawika this nalah passes through high mountains. These mountains are full of green trees and they look like humps of the camel, the whole scenario makes beautiful scenery. 

Bunha near Pind Sawika

Near Pind Sawika Nalah Bunha heads towards north when it hit the mountains of Wagh and then again it heads towards South East. Near Darapur and Bhamber its merge with Jhelum River, the largest of the five rivers of Punjab. Five rivers of Punjab are Jhelum, Chanab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlaj.

Before 2003 there was no bridge on this nalah, so the people of Pind Dadan Khan Tehsil and others who were living on the right side of Bunha were required to pass through the boundary of two other districts (Mandi Bahauddin and Gujrat) to reach there District capital city Jhelum. They were required to use Rasul Barrage bridge to enter in district Mandi Bahauddin and then from SraiAlamGir to Jhelum. Now that a bridge has been made near Darapur and Pind Dadan khan is being connected to Jhelum through a wide road.

Near Pind Sawika and Wagh valley Bunha expands upto 3 kilometers and passes through high mountains, so a large Dam could be built on Bunha at this location and water could be used in full filling the irrigation needs of country through canals. Moreover it will also help to control the loss caused by Bunha during rainy season.

This is a very beautiful region in Jhelum, but it requires attention of the higher authorities. There are beautiful high green mountains, valleys, waterfalls and lot of beautiful sceneries. It could be made a beautiful picnic point and tourist resort with little attention which will also bring a revolutionary change in the development of area. Hope so someday change will come.

 

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