Kakrali
Kakrali is a village located in Kharian Tehsil, in the Gujrat District of Pakistan.
Kakrali is located approximately 25 Kilometers from Kharian and 35 Kilometers from Gujrat. The name of the village is derived from the Punjabi word for kikar tree. The majority of inhabitants of village are Jatt common called as Chauhdry.
In the early 20th century, the majority of men from Kakrali worked for the British army.
The land surrounding the village is arid, production of crops is totally dependent on seasonal rainfall. As a result, agriculture has not been the main source of income for the local population. Many of the villagers have gone overseas to find work; they have their own business in France, Greece, USA, UK, UAE, Kuwait, Canada, Iraq, Italy, Spain, Dubai, Sharja.
Kakrali has a Hindu temple, located in main bazar kakrali near the ¨Bhandar¨, a seasonal nullah (stream). The Bhandar starts in the high mountains in northern Pakistan, so its water remains cold even in summer. Near the Bhander, there is a sports field. This field is used by both children and adults in the summer and winter.
The central mosque of Kakrali is Jamia Masjid, built by Mian Ghulam Hussain father of Mian Muhammad Sharif.
There is a boys high school in Kakrali which was established before the Partition. The first graduates of this school completed their studies in 1948.
Kakrali is also known as the location of the invention of the 'Rizwan Tokha', a machine for shredding hay.
Neighbouring villages
- Sabour Sharif
- Langrial
- Kotla Arab Ali Khan
- Sadwal Kalan
- Chak Sikandar