Mohra Awan
Village in Punjab, Pakistan
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Mohra Awan
موہڑہ اعوان | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Chakwal District |
| Tehsil | Chakwal |
| Union Council | Padshahan |
| Settled by | Awan tribe[citation needed] |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.28 km2 (1.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 445 m (1,460 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,500–1,700 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PKT) |
| Post Office | Padshahan |
| Police Station | Dhudial |
Mohra Awan (Urdu: موہڑہ اعوان) is a village in Chakwal District, Punjab, Pakistan, located near Padshahan at approximately 33.0108°N 73.0571°E.[1] The village is named for the Awan tribe, who form the majority of its population.
Geography
Mohra Awan lies about 1.33 km from Padshahan, 13 km from Mulhal Mughlan and 30 km from Chakwal city, at an elevation of roughly 445 metres.[2] It covers approximately 3.28 km² and is bounded by two seasonal water streams.[citation needed] The terrain is part of the Salt Range foothills on the Pothohar Plateau.[citation needed]
History
Before the Partition of 1947, Hindus and Sikhs lived in the village before migrating to India.[citation needed] Since then, Mohra Awan has become widely known locally for military service, with many residents described as ghazis and shuhada.[citation needed]
Administration
The village forms part of Union Council Padshahan in Chakwal Tehsil, falls within Mauza Padshahan, uses Padshahan Post Office, and comes under Dhudial Police Station.[citation needed]
Demographics
The estimated population in 2025 is between 1,500 and 1,700, predominantly Awan.[citation needed] The main language spoken is Punjabi.[citation needed] Livelihood patterns are commonly described locally as: 50–60% of households with members in the Pakistan Army, about 16% working in Gulf countries, and about 4% in Europe and Australia, with the remainder engaged in farming.[citation needed]
Economy
Agriculture is largely barani (rain-fed). Wheat and groundnut are the principal crops, and the area is locally regarded as a wheat-exporting locality.[citation needed]
Education
- Government Primary School Mohra Awan (boys), EMIS 43338
- Government Girls Elementary School Mohra Awan (girls), EMIS 43567[3]
- Sunries Public School Mohra Awan (private)[citation needed]
After primary level, students generally attend middle and high schools in Padshahan, Dhudial or Chakwal.[citation needed]
Infrastructure
Electricity is supplied from the Khanpur feeder; there is no piped natural gas and households use LPG cylinders or wood.[citation needed] Water is obtained mainly from boreholes and tubewells; handpumps are largely disused.[citation needed] Mobile coverage is available on Ufone and Telenor 4G, though there is no tower within the village itself.[citation needed] Health facilities consist of two first-aid dispensaries (one male, one female); major cases are referred to Chakwal.[citation needed]
Religion and culture
There are six mosques in the village, the principal being Markazi Jamia Masjid Hanfia.[citation needed] The annual village fair (mela) is held at Padshahan.[citation needed]
Sports
Cricket is the main sport, with a village ground hosting a tournament each Eid al-Fitr.[citation needed]