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Dhoke Habib is a village of Union Council Mandrah of Tehsil Gujar Khan, District Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. The village is well known for its dignity, family unity, discipline and nobleness. It is situated approximately 36 kilometers south of Rawalpindi.LocalityDhoke Habib is located 550 meters on west side of "Thandi Sadak" which is a link road originating 380 meters south of Mandrah town. This link road (Thandi Sadak) is just opposite to the PSO Petrol Pump on The Historic Grand Trunk Road which passes through the center of Mandrah town.Precise geographical location of the village is at 33°21'51.93" North, 73° 14' 03.76" East.HistoryHistorically the village's name was Jattan Na Mohra also attributed as which was un registered. However, during the decade of 1960's the name was changed to DHOKE HABIB and registered by local administration. The name is derived as; "Dhoke" meaning "village" and "Habib" was a notable headman of the family, thus resulting in Dhoke Habib. All the residents of the village are Muslims.OccupationConsidering the family tribe history, the residents' are mainly involved in land cultivation . Since the area is almost arid, cultivation is mostly rain depend. Major cultivation is wheat, grain, peanuts, corn and mustard. Currently a major portion is in overseas jobs. Other occupations held are the Military / Government Services, Banking, Educationalists, Politics and a few in Private Business / Jobs.