Chakrala is the oldest and the largest village a seat of Hindu Tribe Chikar, of Mianwali District in the Punjab province of Pakistan.

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.

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, a Victoria Cross recipient.

Awankari is an exclusive area of the Awan tribe between Mianwali, Attack, Chakwal, Khushab and Jhelum Districts.