Sumbal Bia

It is located in the southwest of the Tehsil and is bounded to the north by Jhika Gali, to the south by Angoori, Murree, to the west by Numbal and to the east by Murree Expressway - N75.

It had a population of 2,000 in 2008.[2]

The majority of people work in the government service sector. The rest of them run businesses such as shopkeeping, general stores, tattoo artists and poultry farming. In the past people cultivated crops on their land, but due to unavailability of resources this occupation is left out. The common professions and occupations are:

• Armed forces service
• Teaching
• Work abroad
• Contractor

There are three primary schools

• GBPS Sumbal Bia

The majority of the inhabitants of Sumbal Bia are the Abbasi. Other tribes such as the Malik Awan, Qureshi, Mughal and Rajput (Khakha) inhabit the area in smaller proportions.

Sumbal Bia is home to predominantly poor inhabitants. The area has not been economically prosperous due to lack of infrastructure such as regular water supply, safe roads and higher education establishments. Basic services that are available include:

• Taxi
• Food market
• Cricket ground

There are three mosques in Sumbal Bia:

• Jamia Masjid Al-Habib Sumbal Bia
• Anwar e Madina Masjid Lower Sumbal Bia
• Upper Sumbal Bia Masjid Hotrairi

• Suzuki Carry is available from Sain and Gohra to Lower Topa and taxis (for local travel)
• Buses and vans connect Rawalpindi/Islamabad