Hamboki

Hamboki is a large village, in Tehsil Nowshera Virkan, Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated 33 km west from Gujranwala. Village is very popular due to its regional advancement.

Hamboki
ہمبوکی
Village
Hamboki is located in Pakistan
Hamboki
Hamboki
Coordinates: 32.140656°N 73.902732°E / 32.140656; 73.902732
CountryPakistan
ProvincePunjab
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,000
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)

Geography

Village is located in the west of district Gujranwala, on Nokhar to Alipur road. It is direct connect to nearly town Qila Didar Singh. Its coordinates are 31.6896° N, 75.2377°E.[1]

History

In 18th century, village was a part of late destroyed city Maka. Now Maka is also a small village, Makewali and Hamboki is a separated village having much population. Peoples are confused by the origin of name Hamboki.

There are some buildings having origin from British Rule.[3]

Education

The education system of Village is good but literacy rate is very low. There are many Public and Private institutes in village.[4] The literacy rate is about 59%.

Schools

  • Govt. Elementary School, Hamboki
  • Govt. Primary School Hamboki.
  • Alfatah Academy
  • Rahman Public School
  • Subhan Ideal School System

Facilities

All streets of Village are well paved. Gas and Electricity are available. Some private health center working. There is no Rural Health Centre in village. There are two petrol pumps in village. All kinds of groceries, home goods and editable things are available.

Economy

The Economy of Village is normal. GDP per capita is 20000 PKR. Agriculture is one of main occupation of villagers.

Nearby villages

See also

References
  1. Overview, Of GRW. "GRW Overview".
  2. Village, Badoki Saikhwan. "Badoki Saikhwan".
  3. British, Rule. "British Rule".
  4. School, Hamboki. "School In GRW".
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