Mota Gharbi
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).
Demographics
The village has a population of about 1,771 and contains 293 households according to the Government of Punjab.
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
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Mota Gharbi has historical sites such as the Jheera Tomb and the old Qabristan near Kassi. Jheera has fallen into disrepair.
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."
Mosques
- Jamia Masjid Mota Gharbi
- Masjid Hafiz Sahib
- Masjid Noor-al-Islaam
- Masjid Jahandaad
- Masjid Ali
- Masjid Boys High School
Education
Government High School Mota Gharbi for Boys
Govt High School Mota Gharbi is located in Jhelum District. 356 students, 16 teachers, and 12 classrooms make up the school.
Dar-e-Arqam School Mota Gharbi
The Dar-e-Arqam school was the second private school in Mota Gharbi, built after the Alam Academy.
Alam Academy Mota Gharbi
The Alam academy was the first private school in Mota Gharbi, founded by Sir Haroon Alam Butt.
Health care
Basic Health Unit of Mota Gharbi
The Basic Health Unit 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
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
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.
Graveyards
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
- ^ "Mota Gharbi". Mota Gharbi.
- ^ "POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD DETAIL FROM BLOCK TO DISTRICT LEVEL" (PDF).
- ^ "The News International".
- ^ "School Census". schoolportal.punjab.gov.pk.
- ^ "Alam Academy". Alam Academy.
- ^ "Jhelum - Basic Health Units | Punjab Portal".