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{{Short description|Village in Punjab, Pakistan}}
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| name = Mota Gharbi
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'''Mota Gharbi''' ( [[Urdu]]:موٹا غربی)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mota+Gharbi,+Jhelum,+Punjab/@32.9869108,73.5152614,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x391f8bb0a0911e2f:0xa466d4132882001d!8m2!3d32.987347!4d73.5255463|title=Mota Gharbi|website=Mota Gharbi}}</ref> is a village in the [[Dina Tehsil]] ([[Jhelum]]) District in [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]. It is about 11.3 km from [[Dina, Pakistan|Dina]]. The village has a population of about 1,771 and 293 households according to the [[Punjabi government]]. Two roads go to the village. The first one goes through [[Rohtas Fort|Rohtan Fort]] road from Tehsil Dina and the second one goes through [[Khukha]] from a police station in Dina. This road was constructed in the 1980s by General Aslam Mirza but after left to decay, it was rebuilt under the rule of [[Pervez Musharraf]]. In 2020, the road was rebuilt again under the rule of [[Imran Khan]]. There are three [[Mahallah|mahallahs]] in the village which are the Bhurla mahalla, Apprla mahalla, and Sehno na Khoh mahalla. There are other settlements nearby, which are [[Dhok Gujran|Dhok Gujral]] and [[Dhok Padhal]].
'''Mota Gharbi''' ({{Langx|ur|موٹا غربی}})<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mota+Gharbi,+Jhelum,+Punjab/@32.9869108,73.5152614,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x391f8bb0a0911e2f:0xa466d4132882001d!8m2!3d32.987347!4d73.5255463|title=Mota Gharbi|website=Mota Gharbi}}</ref> is a village in the [[Dina Tehsil]] in [[District Jhelum]] in [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]].

== Geography ==
Mota Gharbi is a village in the Dina Tehsil of District Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan. According to the Government of Punjab, the village has a population of approximately 1,771 people and contains 293 households. It is located about 11.3 kilometers (7.0 miles) from Dina. The village is divided into three mahallahs: Bhurla Mahalla, Apprla Mahalla, and Sehno Na Khoh Mahalla. Nearby settlements include Dhok Gujral and Dhok Padhal. Mota Gharbi also has several historic qabristans (graveyards).
[[File: Union council khukha councillors list.jpg|thumb|Union council khukha councillors list]]
[[File: Union council khukha councillors list.jpg|thumb|Union council khukha councillors list]]

== Demographics ==
The village has a population of about 1,771 and contains 293 households according to the [[Government of Punjab, Pakistan|Government of Punjab]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD DETAIL FROM BLOCK TO DISTRICT LEVEL|url=https://www.pbs.gov.pk/sites/default/files/bwpsr/punjab/JHELUM_BLOCKWISE.pdf}}</ref>

== Transport ==
Three roads lead to Mota Gharbi village. The first road passes through Rohtas Fort from Dina Tehsil. The second road branches off GT Road near the Dina police station and goes through Khukha. The third road also begins at GT Road, at the main Choke (Mangla), heads toward the railway station, and then turns right at Bahg (Baghan), passing through Guggar Kalan.

The first road was originally constructed in the 1980s by General Aslam Mirza, but it needed reconstruction due to decay, which was carried out by Pervez Musharraf. In 2020, during Imran Khan's rule, the road was rebuilt once again.


== Historical places ==
== Historical places ==
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[[File: Saleem Shaheed.jpg|thumb|Saleem: War Hero Of [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965|1965 Indo-Pakistani War]]]]
[[File: Saleem Shaheed.jpg|thumb|upright 0.7|Saleem: War Hero Of [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965|1965 Indo-Pakistani War]]]]
Mota Gharbi has a few historical places such as the Jheera and the old [[Qabristan]] near Kassi. Another historical site called Jheeri has fallen into disrepair.[[File:Jheera Sep 2019.jpg|1026x1026px|Jheera Old Tomb of Unknown Person]]
[[File:Jheera Sep 2019.jpg|thumb|Jheera Old Tomb of Unknown Person]]
Mota Gharbi has historical sites such as the Jheera Tomb and the old [[Qabristan]] near Kassi.<ref>{{Cite news|title=The News International|url=https://www.news.com.pk/archive/print/203423}}</ref> Jheera has fallen into disrepair.

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== Welfare association ==
The Mota Gharbi Welfare Association (MGWA) is an organization in the village that oversees various community projects, such as cleaning and repairing streets, planting trees, and assisting people in need. The organization has contributed to road cleaning, drain coverage, and other initiatives. Additionally, the association has installed street lights powered by solar energy.


The motto of MGWA is "Mota Gharbi Green and Clean."
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== Welfare Association ==
The '''Mota Gharbi Welfare Association (MGWA)''',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/MGwelfareassociation/|title=موٹہ غربی ويلفئير اسوسی ايشن|website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> is an organisation in the village which oversees most of the village's work such as cleaning and repairing streets, growing trees and helping people in need. So far, the organisation has helped in the cleaning of roads which is done periodically, covering drains, and others. Currently, the solar street lights project phase one has been completed.


The motto of MGWA is ''"Mota Gharbi Green and Clean"''[[File:Street Panorama 2019.jpg|1027x1027px]]
[[File:Street Panorama 2019.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Solar 4.jpg|thumb|Work Force during installing solar lights]]
[[File:Solar 4.jpg|thumb|upright 0.7|Work Force during installing solar lights]]
[[File:Solar 1.jpg|thumb|A Street Light (Solar Street Light) installed by MGWA.]]
[[File:Solar 1.jpg|thumb|upright 0.7|A Street Light (Solar Street Light) installed by MGWA.]]


== Mosques ==
== Mosques ==
* Jamia Masjid Mota Gharbi
* [[Jamia Masjid Mota Gharbi]]
* Masjid Hafiz Sahib
* [[Masjid Hafiz Sahib]]
* Masjid Noor-al-Islaam
* [[Masjid Noor-al-Islaam]]
* Masjid Jahandaad
* [[Masjid Jahandaad]]
* Masjid Ali
* [[Masjid Ali]]
* Masjid Boys High School
* [[Masjid Boys High School]]


== Schools ==
== Education ==
=== Government High School Mota Gharbi for Boys ===
=== Government High School Mota Gharbi for Boys ===
Govt High School Mota Gharbi<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://schoolportal.punjab.gov.pk/sed_census/list_of_emis_detail.aspx?emiscode=37240025|title=School Census|website=schoolportal.punjab.gov.pk}}</ref> is located in Jhelum District of [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]] Province in Pakistan. There are a total of 356 students, 16 teachers, and 12 classrooms in the school. There are no computer labs and [[library|libraries]] for students. Ameer Sultan is currently the headmaster of the [[school]].
Govt High School Mota Gharbi<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://schoolportal.punjab.gov.pk/sed_census/list_of_emis_detail.aspx?emiscode=37240025|title=School Census|website=schoolportal.punjab.gov.pk}}</ref> is located in [[Jhelum District]]. 356 students, 16 teachers, and 12 classrooms make up the school.
[[File:Mota gharbi school kids.jpg|thumb|Mota Gharbi Primary Schools boys]]
[[File:Mota gharbi school kids.jpg|thumb|Mota Gharbi Primary Schools boys]]

=== Government Primary School Mota Gharbi for Girls ===
=== Government Primary School Mota Gharbi For Boys ===


=== Dar-e-Arqam School Mota Gharbi ===
=== Dar-e-Arqam School Mota Gharbi ===
the Dar-e-Arqam is the second private school in Mota Gharbi, built after the Alam Academy.
The Dar-e-Arqam school was the second private school in Mota Gharbi, built after the Alam Academy.
[[File:Dar-e-Arqam school kids.jpg|thumb|Dar-e-Arqam schoolboys in a tablo]]
[[File:Dar-e-Arqam school kids.jpg|thumb|Dar-e-Arqam schoolboys in a tablo]]
[[File:Dar-e-Arqam school Activity Work.jpg|thumb|Dar-e-Arqam school Activity Work Class]]
[[File:Dar-e-Arqam school Activity Work.jpg|thumb|upright 0.7|Dar-e-Arqam school Activity Work Class]]


=== Alam Academy Mota Gharbi ===
=== Alam Academy Mota Gharbi ===
The Alam academy<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Alam+Academy/@32.9888674,73.5278296,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x45fb19fd41977984!8m2!3d32.9888674!4d73.5278296|title=Alam Academy|website=Alam Academy}}</ref> was the first private school in Mota Gharbi founded by Sir Haroon Butt.
The Alam academy<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Alam+Academy/@32.9888674,73.5278296,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x45fb19fd41977984!8m2!3d32.9888674!4d73.5278296|title=Alam Academy|website=Alam Academy}}</ref> was the first private school in Mota Gharbi, founded by Sir [[Haroon Alam Butt]].


== Hospitals ==
== Health care ==
=== Basic Health Unit of Mota Gharbi ===
=== Basic Health Unit of Mota Gharbi ===
the Basic [[Health]] Unit<ref>https://punjab.gov.pk/node/662</ref> is a hospital in Mota Gharbi that provides healthcare to the village, Gagar, Dhook Padhal, Bodla, Kotyaam, and Gujral residents.
The Basic [[Health]] Unit<ref>{{cite web | url=https://punjab.gov.pk/node/662 | title=Jhelum - Basic Health Units &#124; Punjab Portal }}</ref> is a hospital in Mota Gharbi that provides healthcare to the village, Gagar, Dhook Padhal, Bodla, Kotyaam, and Gujral residents.


=== Apps Mota Gharbi Medical Dispensary ===
=== Apps Mota Gharbi Medical Dispensary ===


Apps Mota Gharbi Medical Dispensary provides medical facilities to residents of the village and nearby. It is also working as a field dispensary.
The Apps Mota Gharbi Medical Dispensary provides medical services to residents of the village and nearby locations. It also serves as a field dispensary.

== Banks ==
Habib Bank LTD branch is available in the village near the Mota Gharbi Bus stop.

== Post Office ==
Mota Gharbi Post Office is a supplementary branch of Khukha post Office postal code (49380), run from time to time by the volunteers including:
* Mirza Ghulam Yousaf Sahib
* Haji Choudary Sharif Sahib
* Molvi Dilawar Sahib
* Iqbal Sahib


== Dams ==
== Dams ==
A dam was built in Mota Gharbi to store rainwater. Dam repair work has been done by the Mota Gharbi Welfare Association. The current state of the dam is not going well according to the government and repair work will start soon.
A dam was built in Mota Gharbi to store rainwater. Dam repair work has been done by the Mota Gharbi Welfare Association. According to the government, the dam is in a state of disrepair.
[[File:Mota Gharbi Dam.jpg|thumb|Mota Gharbi Dam to Store Rainwater]]
[[File:Mota Gharbi Dam.jpg|thumb|Mota Gharbi Dam to Store Rainwater]]


== Qabristan ==
== Graveyards==
There are several historic Qabristans in Mota Gharbi. The Qabristan in use now has graves that date more than a hundred years old. The planting of trees in the Qabristan started by Mr. Ismail Butt and the surrounding barbed wire was also laid with his efforts much increased the number of trees in the cemetery. Later, due to construction of the wall around the cemetery was further improved. From the beginning, people used to plant trees in the cemetery on their own, but after the establishment of the Mota Gharbi Welfare Association, the cleaning of the cemetery and growing new plants became systematic. Mr. Chaudhry Saeed Sahib built the Janazh Gah in Mota Gharbi Cemetery.
Several historic ''qabristans'' (graveyards) are present in Mota Gharbi. The qabristan in use now has graves more than a hundred years old. The planting of trees in the Qabristan started by Mr. Ismail Butt and the surrounding barbed wire was also laid with his efforts to increase the number of trees. Later, due to construction of the wall around the cemetery was further improved. From the beginning, people used to plant trees in the cemetery on their own, but after the establishment of the Mota Gharbi Welfare Association, the cleaning of the cemetery and growing new plants became systematic.
A few individuals, lacking an understanding of the importance of trees, often look for opportunities to cut and sell them under the pretext of a shortage of funds.

==Public Call Office (PCO)==
The PCO was the first telephone facility which facilitates 5 villages. Sub Aslam Mirza Sb volunteered to run this facility. {{cn|date=August 2020}}


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://motagharbi.com/ Website of Mota Gharbi]
*[https://schoolportal.punjab.gov.pk/sed_census/list_of_emis_detail.aspx?emiscode=37240025 GH School for Boys Mota Gharbi]
*[https://schoolportal.punjab.gov.pk/sed_census/list_of_emis_detail.aspx?emiscode=37240025 GH School for Boys Mota Gharbi]
*[https://goo.gl/maps/jhiNkEcmX3oYUL4LA location of Mota Gharbi]
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mota+Gharbi,+Jhelum,+Punjab/@32.9869108,73.5152614,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x391f8bb0a0911e2f:0xa466d4132882001d!8m2!3d32.987347!4d73.5255463 location of Mota Gharbi]
*[https://punjab.gov.pk/node/662 Basic Health Unit Mota Gharbi]
*[https://punjab.gov.pk/node/662 Basic Health Unit Mota Gharbi]
*[https://open.punjab.gov.pk/schools/home/school_visit_detail/965853 GHS Mota Gharbi]
*[https://open.punjab.gov.pk/schools/home/school_visit_detail/965853 GHS Mota Gharbi]

Latest revision as of 20:28, 5 November 2024

Mota Gharbi
موٹیاں
Motiyaan
Village
Map
Coordinates: 32°59′13″N 73°31′28″E / 32.986944°N 73.524444°E / 32.986944; 73.524444
CountryPakistan پاكِستان
RegionPotohar Plateau سطح مرتفع پوٹھوہار
DistrictJhelum District جِہلم
TehsilDina دِینہ
Population
 • Total
1,771
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Postal Code
49380
Area code0544
Websitehttps://motagharbi.com

Mota Gharbi (Urdu: موٹا غربی)[1] is a village in the Dina Tehsil in District Jhelum in Punjab, Pakistan.

Geography

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Mota Gharbi is a village in the Dina Tehsil of District Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan. According to the Government of Punjab, the village has a population of approximately 1,771 people and contains 293 households. It is located about 11.3 kilometers (7.0 miles) from Dina. The village is divided into three mahallahs: Bhurla Mahalla, Apprla Mahalla, and Sehno Na Khoh Mahalla. Nearby settlements include Dhok Gujral and Dhok Padhal. Mota Gharbi also has several historic qabristans (graveyards).

Union council khukha councillors list

Demographics

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The village has a population of about 1,771 and contains 293 households according to the Government of Punjab.[2]

Transport

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Three roads lead to Mota Gharbi village. The first road passes through Rohtas Fort from Dina Tehsil. The second road branches off GT Road near the Dina police station and goes through Khukha. The third road also begins at GT Road, at the main Choke (Mangla), heads toward the railway station, and then turns right at Bahg (Baghan), passing through Guggar Kalan.

The first road was originally constructed in the 1980s by General Aslam Mirza, but it needed reconstruction due to decay, which was carried out by Pervez Musharraf. In 2020, during Imran Khan's rule, the road was rebuilt once again.

Historical places

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Saleem: War Hero Of 1965 Indo-Pakistani War
Jheera Old Tomb of Unknown Person

Mota Gharbi has historical sites such as the Jheera Tomb and the old Qabristan near Kassi.[3] Jheera has fallen into disrepair.

Welfare association

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The Mota Gharbi Welfare Association (MGWA) is an organization in the village that oversees various community projects, such as cleaning and repairing streets, planting trees, and assisting people in need. The organization has contributed to road cleaning, drain coverage, and other initiatives. Additionally, the association has installed street lights powered by solar energy.

The motto of MGWA is "Mota Gharbi Green and Clean."

Work Force during installing solar lights
A Street Light (Solar Street Light) installed by MGWA.

Mosques

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Education

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Government High School Mota Gharbi for Boys

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Govt High School Mota Gharbi[4] is located in Jhelum District. 356 students, 16 teachers, and 12 classrooms make up the school.

Mota Gharbi Primary Schools boys

Dar-e-Arqam School Mota Gharbi

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The Dar-e-Arqam school was the second private school in Mota Gharbi, built after the Alam Academy.

Dar-e-Arqam schoolboys in a tablo
Dar-e-Arqam school Activity Work Class

Alam Academy Mota Gharbi

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The Alam academy[5] was the first private school in Mota Gharbi, founded by Sir Haroon Alam Butt.

Health care

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Basic Health Unit of Mota Gharbi

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The Basic Health Unit[6] is a hospital in Mota Gharbi that provides healthcare to the village, Gagar, Dhook Padhal, Bodla, Kotyaam, and Gujral residents.

Apps Mota Gharbi Medical Dispensary

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The Apps Mota Gharbi Medical Dispensary provides medical services to residents of the village and nearby locations. It also serves as a field dispensary.

Dams

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A dam was built in Mota Gharbi to store rainwater. Dam repair work has been done by the Mota Gharbi Welfare Association. According to the government, the dam is in a state of disrepair.

Mota Gharbi Dam to Store Rainwater

Graveyards

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Several historic qabristans (graveyards) are present in Mota Gharbi. The qabristan in use now has graves more than a hundred years old. The planting of trees in the Qabristan started by Mr. Ismail Butt and the surrounding barbed wire was also laid with his efforts to increase the number of trees. Later, due to construction of the wall around the cemetery was further improved. From the beginning, people used to plant trees in the cemetery on their own, but after the establishment of the Mota Gharbi Welfare Association, the cleaning of the cemetery and growing new plants became systematic. A few individuals, lacking an understanding of the importance of trees, often look for opportunities to cut and sell them under the pretext of a shortage of funds.

References

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  1. ^ "Mota Gharbi". Mota Gharbi.
  2. ^ "POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD DETAIL FROM BLOCK TO DISTRICT LEVEL" (PDF).
  3. ^ "The News International".
  4. ^ "School Census". schoolportal.punjab.gov.pk.
  5. ^ "Alam Academy". Alam Academy.
  6. ^ "Jhelum - Basic Health Units | Punjab Portal".
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