Chhokar Kalan

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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. The majority of the residents are farmers. Castes include Kundwana, Poswal, and Kalas Gujjar.

However,Kundwana family is the most prominent and dominant among alls as they hold serious portion of land in the village as well as “NUMBERDARI”.


Prior to 1947, a few Hindu Khatri families resided in the village; however, after the partition they migrated to India. Gujjar families dominated most of the village and continue to do so.

Nearby places include Lalamusa, Dinga City and Mirpur.

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