Dhok Sahowal Choi | |
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Village | |
  Dhok Sahowal Choi Location of Dhok Sahowal Choi in Punjab, location in Pakistan,  Dhok Sahowal Choi Dhok Sahowal Choi (Pakistan) | |
| Coordinates: 32°43′49″N71°46′44″E / 32.7303314°N 71.7787980°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Punjab |
| District | Mianwali |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PKT) |
| Postal code | 42220 [1] |
| Area code | [Area Code] |
Dhok Sahowal Choi is a village in Mianwali District, Punjab, Pakistan [2] near the area of Thamewali.
The village of Dhok Sahowal Choi derives its name from the Awan tribe's sub-clan, the Sahowal. According to local tradition, the settlement is named after an elder of the tribe, Baba Sahu. The term "Sahowal" is a combination of "Sahu" (the ancestor's name) and "Al" (an Urdu/Punjabi suffix meaning "descendants" or "offspring"), collectively meaning the "Descendants of Sahu."
A seasonal stream, locally known as a Choi (برساتی نالہ), flows adjacent to the village. During the monsoon season, this channel fills with rainwater runoff descending from the Kohistan-e-Namak (Salt Range) mountains. This stream is a vital geographical feature of the area, providing natural drainage for the hilly terrain.
The village has an estimated population of around 200 people.
The main mosque in the village is Masjid Bilal, which serves as the central place of worship for local residents.
Dhok Sahowal Choi is home to two government-run educational institutions:
These schools provide basic primary education to children in the village and surrounding areas.