Dokota is a small town located in Mailsi Tehsil in the Vehari District of Punjab, Pakistan.

Dokota
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Dokota
Dokota
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TehsilMailsi
DistrictVehari
ProvincePunjab
CountryPakistan

History

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After the 1947 Partition of India, a Punjabi community was established in Dokota after migrating from East Punjab of India.

Geography

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The town is situated on the Mailsi-Multan Road. It is 70 km (44 miles) Southeast of Multan and 19 km (11 miles) West of Mailsi. The majority of its population works in the agricultural sector.

Construction of a road from Dokota to Malik Tayyab Awan Hospital was started in 2010–2011, as part of the Southern Punjab Development Project.[1]

Demographics

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Inhabitants of Dokota mostly belong to the Punjabi and Saraiki-speaking communities, and the Rajput caste. Dokota is an all-religion friendly community where one can practice according to his beliefs.

Economy

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The crop production of Dokota includes corn, cotton, wheat, and rice, as well as many colourful fruits and vegetables. There is a canal in this warm village adorned by bakeries, farms, and schools. One can have meals of not only Desi food made by the locals but also fast food. Also, many banks are present.

Culture

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Dokota has many quality schools and colleges. Dokotians are friendly and warm hearted.

References

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  1. ^ Mushtaq, Saqib (16 June 2016). "Admin details Lodhran uplift, edu projects". The Nation. Retrieved 1 July 2024.

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