Budhal (tribe)
The Budhal are a Punjabi tribe. This small tribe is supposed to be allied to the Bhakral, both tribes having are said to come across from Jhelum River from Jammu and Kashmir. The Budhal are a branch of the Awan tribe. They occupy a block of villages, in Gujar Khan Tehsil, Dhoke Budhal being the most important one. They are also found in majority in villages such as Bishandour & Dhoke Ammb , Khabbal, Barki Badhal, Sahot Badhal and Garmala. Generally Budhals use Raja as their sir name. Their customs are similar to other tribes in the vicinity, speaking the Pothohari language and following Sunni Islam.
