Geography

Chiniot is at the intersection of Faisalabad-Sargodha and Lahore-Jhang roads. It is 158 kilometers northwest from Lahore and 38 kilometers north of Faisalabad. Chiniot city is spread over an area of 10 square kilometers with an average elevation of 179 meters (587 ft). Chiniot city lies on left bank of the Chenab River and is located on a small rocky hill. Much of the surrounding area consists of alluvial plains, interspersed with rocky outcroppings of slate and sandstone that reach up to 400 feet in height around Chiniot.

Rabwah city, the headquarters of the Ahmadiyya community is 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.