| Chakrala | |
| Settlement Type: | Village |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Pakistan |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Pakistan |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Punjab |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Mianwali District |
| Subdivision Type3: | Tehsil |
| Timezone: | PST |
| Utc Offset: | +5 |
Chakrala[1] (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|چكڑالا), is a village in Mianwali District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Chakrala is also a Union Council, (administrative subdivision) of Mianwali Tehsil. Chakrala is the oldest and the largest village a seat of Hindu Tribe Chikar, of Mianwali District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It was captured by Muslims invaders from the north-western tribes in the 13th century. Chakrala is located 10 miles (16 km) from Mianwali-Talagang Road at 32°6'0N 72°22'0E]. The area has been predominantly inhabited by Awan tribes for the last six centuries. During 13th century, Sadar Karabogha Khan, head of Khattaks along with Niazi and Awan tribes, conquered the areas at the west bank of the river Indus. The Awans had their first settlements in the Kohat and Mianwali areas. Later during 16th century these advanced towards eastern side of Indus river including Attock, Chakwal, Shah pur and Sargodha and many Awan clan shifted to new settlement. Chakrala is the birthplace of lance naik Sher Shah Awan VC (Victoria Cross). Chakrala village is part of Awankari Region. Awankari is an exclusive area of Awan tirbe between Mianwali, Attack, Chakwal, Khushab and Jhelum Districts. Awankari is also dialect of Awan tribe of Awankari Region.[2]
Chakrala is located at 32°49' N, 71°52' E, over the Potohar.