Dhok Padhal

Dhok Padhal (Urdu: ڈھوک پڈھال) is a village situated in Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan. This village was named in 1667 after the a shepherd and in Punjabi Language sheep's are called(phads) so people use to call this as "Village of Phads" so from there the name was derived as "Dhok Padhal" This village is the based on Jutt tribes.

Dhok padhal (ڈھوک پڈھال )
Village
CountryPakistan
RegionJhelum
DistrictJhelum District
TehsilDina
Union councilKhukha
Government
  NAIB CHAIRMANMUHAMMAD IKHTYAR HUSSAIN
Population
 (2010)
  Total1,200
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)

Geography

The village is located at 32° 58' 40" North, 73° 30' 40" East and has an altitude of 275 metres (905 ft) Falling Rain Genomics and has an area of about 1,000 acres (4.0 km2). Lies 10 km west of Dina, 5 km north of Rohtas and 30 km north east of Tilla Jogian.

Castes

The principal castes are Jutt, Bhat Shah Tarkhaan Masali Nai.

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