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Khokhar is a village in the Gujrat Tehsil of the Gujrat District of Punjab, Pakistan, located approximately 5 miles north of the City of Gujrat.

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History

The village gets its name from the Khokhar tribe, who make up the bulk of the population.[ citation needed ] A famous tomb of Baba Jhanghu Shah is located in Khokhar.[ citation needed ]

Demographics

According to the 1998 census of Pakistan, its population was 2351.

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    Coordinates: 32°38′40″N74°04′16″E / 32.6445°N 74.071°E / 32.6445; 74.071