Country Pakistan Tehsil Gujar Khan Village Dhoke Habib Elevation 510 m Area code 0513 | District Rawalpindi Union Council Mandrah Time zone PST (UTC+5) Area 80 ha Province Punjab, Pakistan | |
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Dhoke habib kanyal gujer khan kaansi
Dhoke Habib (Urdu: ڈھوک حبیب) is a village of Union Council Mandrah of Tehsil Gujar Khan, District Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. The village is well known for its dignity, family unity, discipline and nobleness. It is situated approximately 36 kilometers south of Rawalpindi.
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- Dhoke habib kanyal gujer khan kaansi
- Map of Dhoke Habib Mandra Pakistan
- Dhoke habib kanyal gujer khan mp4
- Locality
- History
- Occupation
- Languages
- Notable people
- References
Map of Dhoke Habib, Mandra, Pakistan
Dhoke habib kanyal gujer khan mp4
Locality
Dhoke Habib is located 550 meters on west side of "Thandi Sadak" which is a link road originating 380 meters south of Mandrah town . This link road (Thandi Sadak) is just opposite to the PSO Petrol Pump on The Historic Grand Trunk Road which passes through the center of Mandrah town.
Precise geographical location of the village is at 33°21'51.93" North, 73° 14' 03.76" East.
History
Historically the village's name was Jattan Na Mohra also attributed as (Parla Mohra) which was un registered. However, during the decade of 1960's the name was changed to DHOKE HABIB and registered by local administration. The name is derived as; "Dhoke" meaning "village" and "Habib" was a notable headman of the family, thus resulting in Dhoke Habib. All the residents of the village are Muslims.
Occupation
Considering the family tribe history, the residents' are mainly involved in land cultivation (Zameen Daari). Since the area is almost arid, cultivation is mostly rain depend. Major cultivation is wheat, grain, peanuts, corn and mustard. Currently a major portion is in overseas jobs. Other occupations held are the Military / Government Services, Banking, Educationalists, Politics and a few in Private Business / Jobs.
Languages
The major language spoken is Punjabi language in Pothohari dialect, which is a major dialect of Pothohar Plateau. Other languages spoken are Urdu & English.