Chhajra

The Chhajra are a Saraiki speaking Jat clan, found in the Punjab procvince of Pakistan. The Chhajra are distinct from the Shajra, another Saraiki speaking Jat clan.

History & Origin

The Chhajra claim descent from the Bhati tribe of Jaisalmer. They came to Multan under Rao Kehar, a chieftain of Jaisalmer, and settled there. There are several individuals by the name of Kehar, who played an important role in Bhat history. One Kehar was a contemporary of the Caliph Walid, who is said to have extended the Bhati kingdom of Jaisalmer. Another, who ruled Jaisalmer in the 16th Century, conquered all the country up the Indus. It is not clear, which Kehar is being referred to by the Chhajras, but their Bhati descent is accepted by the neighbouring tribes..Historicaly in 1930s to 1990s Chhajra's of Bindah ishaq Muzaffar garh were very famous because of their interest in saraiki literature. Sardar Mian Ishaq chhajra's decendent were suppose to be cheif of this clan in pujab pakistan.In 2001 research Sardar Mian Shafquat Hussain Abid chhajra & Sardar Mian Ijaz chhajra From Bindah Ishaq are well known persons of this clan in punjab particularly having great political and personal influence in there area.Including both above Sardar Mian Shabab Mehdi Chhajra from muzaffar garh & Mian Amjad chhajra was much familiar in the territory in 2008 among chhajra clan. Mian Irshad Rasool Chajra is well known figure in the entire Muzaffargarh district. Malik Jindwada(late) from Chhajara tribe contributed a lot in education sector in 60's and 70's.

They are found mainly along the Indus, in Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Layyah and Multan districts.

In Layyah District, their main village is Chhajra.

In Muzaffargarh District, their main villages are Kallarwali, Bindah ishaq,Qadir pur, Bet Chhajra, Nuran Chhajra, Muslim Chhajra, Sharif Chhajra, qabul Chhajra Shumali, Qabul Chhajra Junubi and Bibipur Chhajra.

In Multan District, their main village is Jhok Chhajra,manik wali chhajra.