Bijar

Bījār (Persian: بيجار; Kurdish: بیجاڕ‎, Bîcar) is a city in and capital of Bijar County, Kurdistan Province, Iran. At the 2011 census, its population was 47,926, in 14,970 families. With an elevation of 1,940 metres, Bijar is called the Roof of Iran.

Bijar is known internationally for its elegant and ancient carpet and rug designs. The term bijar could be a variation of bajar (i.e. city in Kurdish) and the complete name of the city is Bijar-e Garrus (city of Garrus). Among other suggested etymology for bijar are bid-zar (land of willow tree) which is linguistically unlikely. Bijar is known internationally for its elegant and ancient carpet and rug designs.

History

Historically, Bijar has been part of Garrus administration unit. Before the creation of Zanjan province by the Pahlavi regime (after WWI), the wider region of Garrus covered Suhreward, the birthplace of Shahab al-Din Suhrewardi, the famous Persian philosopher of illumination.

The city was mentioned in the 15th century as a village belonging to Shah Ismail the first ruler of the Safavid dynasty, Bijar became a town during the 19th century. During World War I it was besieged and occupied by Russian, British, and Ottoman troops.

Bijar, Punjab

Bijar is a village and one of the 51 Union Councils (administrative subdivisions) of Khushab District in the Punjab Province of Pakistan. It is located on a very important junction from where the roads lead to all four directions.Mitha Tiwana is located on its east, Sheikhu is on west, Panja is on its south and Nawab de Kothi is on north side.

It is one of the very important Union Council of Khushab Disdrict. It is divided into two parts. Janoobi Bijar consists of the Village and Shumali Bijar is Derajats of the people of Bijar who are living permanently at their cultivation area.

It is part of National Assembly NA 69 and provincial Assembly PP 40. It is habitated by mostly Tiwana clan in majority.

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It is located at 32°15'24N 72°3'15

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