As told by the natives of Dharabi, this village was first inhabited by Raja Hakim Khan Janjua Rajput.

The adjoining areas include Dhari Anwal, Naka Kahoot, Bikhari Kalan, Balkasar, Bharpur, Thoa Bahadar, Mengen, Bhoun, Jhamrah, Dharokna, Kadhar, Kalar Kahar, pindi Gheb, Dudhial, Lilla, Bhera, Alipur Syedan, Karsal, Tuti bann, Nakka kahoot and Bhagwal.

About 70 per cent of the population of Dharabi relies on agriculture, natural resources and livestock as their major sources of earning livelihood.

Other sources of income include selling firewood, grass and fodder, medicinal plants, fruits and vegetables grown by the people themselves.

According to the recent reports, many from Dharabi have shifted to Dubai and Saudi Arab in order to get jobs in Security Companies, Hotel Services, Hospitals, personal business and in the Restaurants.