Sukhera Bodal
Sukhera Bodal is a village in Jalalabad tehsil in Fazilka district in Punjab.
Location
It is situated approximately 8 kilometers from the sub-district headquarter Jalalabad.
Jat Gotras
History
The history of Sukhera Bodal village is deeply intertwined with the migration patterns and socio-political transformations of Punjab. Among the early influential families who shaped its development was the Bhateja clan, whose presence in the region can be traced back to the Mughal period (16th–18th century).
The Bhatejas, believed to be of Jatt Sikh descent, originally hailed from the Malwa region of Punjab. During the late Mughal era, Punjab was a turbulent land, marked by constant battles between the Mughal forces and the rising Sikh Misls (militant groups). Seeking refuge from the frequent conflicts, a faction of the Bhateja family migrated westward, eventually settling in Sukhera Bodal, which was then a small hamlet on the trade route connecting Multan and Amritsar.
Population
As per the 2011 Census of India, Sukhera Bodal is a medium-sized village located in the Jalalabad Tehsil of Firozpur district, Punjab.
Area
The village covers a geographical area of 404.29 hectares.