Chhokar Kalan

Chhokar Kalan is a small village in Gujrat District tehsil Kharian in the state of Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated 30 kilometers from Gujrat Railway Station. Village belongs to mostly Gujjar families,settled in Europe and Middle East countries. Majority of the residents are farmers. Famous castes are Kundoawana,Poswal,and Kalas Gujjar.

Prior to 1947, a few Hindu khatri families resided in the village, however, after the partition of India, Chaudhry (landowners) families dominated most of the village and continue to do so.

Nearby places include Lalamusa, Dinga City and Mirpur.

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