Hamboki

Hamboki is a large village, in Nowshera Virkan Tehsil of Gujranwala District, Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated 33 km west from Gujranwala city.

Geography

The village is located in the west of district Gujranwala, on Nokhar to Alipur road. It is connected to the nearby town of Qila Didar Singh. Its coordinates are 31.6896° N, 75.2377°E.

East : Philloki, Nurpur
West : Badoki Saikhwan, Udhowali
South : Nokhar
North: Bakhshish Pura

History

In the 18th century, the 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 used to be an old man Pir Syed Munawar Hussain Shah in Hamboki, he was harassed by the Sikhs and accused him very badly, as a result of which he cursed the whole village, due to which this maka village was destroyed.
There are some buildings having origin from British Rule.

Education

The education system of Village is good but literacy rate is very low. There are many Public and Private institutes in village. 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

The village streets are paved. Gas and electricity are available. There is no Rural Health Centre in the village although there are some private clinics. There are two fuel stations in the village.

Economy

GDP per capita is 20000 PKR. Agriculture is one of main occupation of villagers.