Mari Khokhran

Mari Khokharan is a remote village in Gujrat District, in Central Punjab, Pakistan. Its situated on the bank of the Chenab River.

The residents are mostly farmers, although some have gone to work abroad in order to send their wages home.

Basic amenities

There are three schools in the village: the Government primary school, the Community Girl Model school, and Government High School for Boys.

The village has electricity, natural gas, and telephone services. The nearest health center is Rural Health Centre, about six miles away.

Transport

Daily bus and van services run between Mirala, Tanda, Sialkot, and Gujrat. The road is metalled.

Local council

Mari is a local union council and local body that represents the local 10 or more villages. Members are elected every four years. Elected members of the Union council of Mari then elect the Nazim (Mayor/Chairman) and Naib Nazim (Vice Mayor/Chairman).