Bokra Sharif
Bokra, Pakistan
Bokra Sharif | |
|---|---|
Village/town | |
| Bokra | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Joined Pakistan | 1947 |
| Population (2014) | |
• Total | 6,500 appx. |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PKT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+5 (PKT) |
| Area code | +92-351 |
Bokra Sharif is a village located in Gujar Khan, Punjab, with geographical coordinates 33.148489 N, 73.238060 E. Its original name (with diacritics) is Bokra.
Location
Bokra is a village located in Punjab, in the vicinity of Sasral. It is situated in Rawalpindi District, within Gujar Khan Tehsil.
Population
The approximate population is 6,500, based on around 1,000 houses with an average of 5 to 7 people per family.
Language
The primary language spoken by villagers is Potohari. Urdu is also spoken.
Culture
Villagers celebrate various events, including Eid, weddings, and fairs. Fairs are held in nearby villages such as Mian Mohra and Khanyal, featuring stalls, horse riding, and kabaddi. A unique ritual celebrating the completion of bamboo mats was once practiced but is no longer observed.
Shrine
Ziārat Pīr Mohr Ali Shah (8.1 km)[1]
Hill
One Tree Hill (5.3 km) and Mira Dhok (5.6 km)[2]
Source of income
Many residents serve in the Armed forces as officers and soldiers. The village has produced notable politicians and officers, including Farzana Raja, Javed Akhtar, Khawaja Nadir Pervez, Air Marshal Anwar Shameem, and former Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf. Other residents operate small shops or work as mechanics and carpenters. The village currently has three main markets/commercial areas. Bokra also has a cemetery, two mosques, and a hospital located 1 km away.
Health
Bokra has basic health facilities, including a private hospital (Azhar Hospital) and a government hospital. Azhar Hospital provides services such as X-Ray, ECG, Ultrasound, and laboratory facilities, and also includes a pharmacy.
External link
- Bokra on Facebook[1]
References
33°09′03″N 73°14′20″E / 33.15083°N 73.23889°E