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'''Khanpur''' ({{langx|ur|{{nq|خان پور}}}}) is a city and capital of Khanpur Tehsil of the [[Rahim Yar Khan District]], [[Bahawalpur Division]], in the [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] province of [[Pakistan]].<ref name=NRB>{{cite web|url=http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=28&dn=Rahim%20Yar%20Khan|url-status=dead|title=Tehsils & Unions in the District of Rahim Yar Khan |archive-date=9 February 2012|website=National Reconstruction Bureau, Government of Pakistan website|access-date=16 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120209043440/http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=28&dn=Rahim%20Yar%20Khan}}</ref>
'''Khanpur''' ({{lang-ur|خانپور}}) is a city and [[Tehsil]] of the [[Rahimyar Khan District|Rahim Yar Khan District]], in the [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] state of [[Pakistan]].


It is the 45th largest city of Pakistan by population, according to the 2023 census.<ref name="pop"/>
The city is agricultarally an economic infux as a centre for [[sugarcane]] and [[cotton]] crops. It is one of the largest [[Tehsil]]s of the [[Rahimyar Khan District|Rahim Yar Khan District]], in terms of its area. The famous [[Cholistan Desert]] is mainly located in the Khanpur area.


==Climate==
Khanpur is also known as ''Khanpur Katora''; The [[Urdu]] word "Katora" is defined as the English word for bowl. This name is used as a common term because Khanpur has had a long history of producing clay bowls.
Khanpur has a [[hot desert climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''BWh'') with hot summers and mild winters. Rainfall is low, but some rain fall occurs in the monsoon season from July to September.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/PK/04/Khanpur3.html Khanpur, Pakistan Page] Fallingrain.com website, Retrieved 16 May 2023</ref>


{{Weather box
==History==
|location = Khanpur (1991-2020)
|metric first = Y
|single line = Y
|Jan record high C = 29.4
|Feb record high C = 32.8
|Mar record high C = 40.6
|Apr record high C = 45.6
|May record high C = 50.2
|Jun record high C = 48.0
|Jul record high C = 46.7
|Aug record high C = 43.3
|Sep record high C = 42.2
|Oct record high C = 41.1
|Nov record high C = 37.0
|Dec record high C = 32.0
|Jan high C = 21.1
|Feb high C = 24.6
|Mar high C = 30.2
|Apr high C = 37.6
|May high C = 42.1
|Jun high C = 42.2
|Jul high C = 39.6
|Aug high C = 37.8
|Sep high C = 36.8
|Oct high C = 35.0
|Nov high C = 29.6
|Dec high C = 23.9
|Jan mean C = 13.3
|Feb mean C = 16.6
|Mar mean C = 22.2
|Apr mean C = 28.8
|May mean C = 33.7
|Jun mean C = 35.1
|Jul mean C = 33.9
|Aug mean C = 32.4
|Sep mean C = 30.6
|Oct mean C = 26.6
|Nov mean C = 20.7
|Dec mean C = 15.4
|Jan low C = 5.3
|Feb low C = 8.5
|Mar low C = 14.1
|Apr low C = 20.0
|May low C = 25.2
|Jun low C = 28.0
|Jul low C = 28.3
|Aug low C = 27.1
|Sep low C = 24.5
|Oct low C = 18.2
|Nov low C = 11.8
|Dec low C = 6.8
|Jan record low C = −3.3
|Feb record low C = -2.8
|Mar record low C = 2.0
|Apr record low C = 6.5
|May record low C = 11.0
|Jun record low C = 13.0
|Jul record low C = 17.0
|Aug record low C = 18.0
|Sep record low C = 14.8
|Oct record low C = 5.0
|Nov record low C = 0.6
|Dec record low C = −4.3
|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm = 5.0
|Feb precipitation mm = 9.4
|Mar precipitation mm = 8.6
|Apr precipitation mm = 8.7
|May precipitation mm = 5.2
|Jun precipitation mm = 10.3
|Jul precipitation mm = 40.1
|Aug precipitation mm = 34.7
|Sep precipitation mm = 22.7
|Oct precipitation mm = 2.4
|Nov precipitation mm = 1.4
|Dec precipitation mm = 5.2
| unit precipitation days = 1.0 mm
| Jan precipitation days = 1.1
| Feb precipitation days = 1.6
| Mar precipitation days = 1.5
| Apr precipitation days = 1.3
| May precipitation days = 1.1
| Jun precipitation days = 1.3
| Jul precipitation days = 2.3
| Aug precipitation days = 1.8
| Sep precipitation days = 1.1
| Oct precipitation days = 0.5
| Nov precipitation days = 0.3
| Dec precipitation days = 0.4
| year precipitation days = 14.3
|Jan sun =
|Feb sun =
|Mar sun =
|Apr sun =
|May sun =
|Jun sun = 260.4
|Jul sun =
|Aug sun = 267.0
|Sep sun =
|Oct sun = 277.8
|Nov sun = 236.6
|Dec sun =
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|title = World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Jacobabad
|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|access-date = February 6, 2024}}</ref>}}


== See also ==
Khanpur (Khanpur Katoora) is one of the oldest cities of the [[Punjab region|Punjab]]. Its old large market areas and [[Bazaar]] are clear evidence of the old saga of this city. Its long adjoining ''Shahi Road'' leads to many cities such as [[Rahim Yar Khan]] on one side and Liaquat Pur and Bahawal pur on the other side. In the old times khanpur is famous for its bowl makers and a sweat called paira.
* [[Sipra]]
* [[Gujjar]]
* [[Punjabi people]]
* [[Liaquat Pur]]
* [[Firoza]]
* [[Rahim yar Khan]]
* [[Bahawalpur]]
* [[Bahawalpur (princely state)]]
* [[Rajput]]


==Courts==
== References ==
This is a sub divisional Head Quarter for courts, which comprises on TWO Honorable Additional Session judges Courts and FIVE Civil judges Courts. The Bar is consisting of 280 members. The prominent lawyers are:

* '''Mr. Khawaja Noor Ahmed Macci Advocate
* '''Mian Muhammad Aslam(M.P.A.) Advocate
* '''Muhammad Aijaz Shafi Advocate
* '''Muhammad Afzal Choudhray Advocate
* '''Jam Rasheed Ahmad sameja Advocate
* '''A.D. Baloch Advocate
* '''Mukhtar Malik Advocate
* '''Ghulam Asghar Dasti Advocate (Ex MPA)
* '''Muhammad Arshad Choudhry Advocate
* '''Rana Muhammad Liaqut Advocate
* '''Murad Ali Malik Advocate
* '''Shaik Saeed ur Rehman Advocate
* '''Raees Iqbal Advocate
* '''Muhammad Wajid Ahmed Chaoudhry Advocate
* '''Ch. Muhammad Ashraf Advocate
* '''Malik Abdul Khaliq Naich Advocate
* '''Moien Qureshi Advocate
* '''Ashfaq Ahmed Ghonia Advocate
* '''Khursheed Ahmed Advocate
* '''Rana Afzal Advocate
* '''Mithay Khan Merani Advocate
* '''Muhammad Asim Advocate
* '''Sardar Khair Muhammad Pahur Ex.Magistrate in 18th centuary

==Politics==
People from Khanpur have been comprehensively involved in local, state and national politics as well. In the 2008 national elections there was all local candidates involved. there is few prominent figures involved in the national politics.

==Major Tribes==
The main castes of the district are the [[Dashti Baloch]],[[Mughal (tribe)|Mughal]],[[Khawaja]],[[Mian]],[[Rajput]],[[Rahmani]],[[Bhatti]],[[Baloch]],[[Arain]],[[Jat]],[[Jam]],[[Abbasi]],[[malik]],[[Jatoi Baloch]],[[mirani]],[[khokhar]]. patafi. [[Pahore]]. [[Pahoran]]. [[Pahur]]

==Sport in Khanpur==
'''Cricket:'''
Sport is widely played in the city, and the community of the city thoroughly enjoys sport as an enjoyable alternative in terms of recreation. The city is home to many talented cricketers of Pakistan who have achieved high levels and later gone on to represent national first-class teams as well as top state-wide clubs. The city once used to host a large cricket ground, which was generally maintained by the Mayor of the city and the town committee as well as prominent members of the city community. However, the muncipilty later demolished the ground and constructed a central park, much to the dismay of some people and their demands.

==Famous Places & Tourist Attractions==
One of the famous tourist attractions of the city is the ''Brothel House of Khanpur'' (built in the 18th century for a [[Nawab]]). The building structure is a blend of multi-cultural architecture, incorporating a typical 18th-century design as well as a traditional touch of both old and modern form of [[Pakistani architecture]].

==Education==
The Government Tarqai-Taleem Degree College for Men is providing education in many disciplines. Masters level classes have started in this college. The Government Commerce College and Government Degree College for Women are also playing their role in the increase of the literacy throughout Khanpur. There are also many private School and Colleges, that are also playing their part in the education sector. Some of them are approved for Master Degree classes.

Some private colleges have provided a good education status such as:
'''Government Institute of Commerce'''- now operating in its new building at Halka 5, Al-barket Computer college near doaba Pulli Khan Pur suburb. Ali Commerce College also take place a great part in the contribution of making good and educated men and woman.
Now there also a Law college in khanpur to provide law education. Alpine Degree College for boys and girls.

'''Central Public Higher Secondary School''' - provides education, sports and other co-curricular activities. Presenting three different sections for girls, boys and juniors. Al Jannat Cadet Higher school is a very big school in this city.

[[Cadet College Khanpur]] The present Government in charge ([[Pakistan Peoples Party]]) recently announced to built a Cadet College in Khanpur with the coat of RS300 Millions (initialy). Site and Land has been chosen(270Acres)and soon construction will undergo process. It is however appriciated by the people of Khanpur and special appriciation goes to [[Main Abdul Sattar MNA]] and [[Mian Muhammad Aslam MPA]].

==Poets==
'''Hafeez Shahid''' is a famous poet of khanpur. He wrote five books of poetry.
#Safer Roshni Ka
#Charagh e Harf
#Mahtab e Ghazal
#Ye Darya Par Kerna Hai
#Fasila Dermeyan Wohi Hai Abhi
#Muhammad Bux Saboor Pahur S/o Sardar Khair Muhammad Pahur
He has also written lyrics for two Punjabi films in 70s.He lives in Jinah town. His sixth book is soon coming with the title "Sooraj Badal Raha Hai".

==Languages==
[[Siraiki]] and [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] are the major languages that are widely spoken. The national languages of Pakistan, [[Urdu]] and [[English language|English]], are also fluently spoken and understood, especially in formal occasions.

==Tombs==
There are Few famous Darabrs (Tombs) in the surrounding area of Khanpur.
These tombs are of
*[[Maulana Ubaid-ul-Allah Sindhi]] (who played a major role in spreading Islam in the subcontinent)
*[[Khwaja Ghulam Fareed]] in Kot Mithan which is almost 20&nbsp;km from Khanpur.
*[[Syed Jindan Shah Bukhari]], believed to be a [[Wali]], his tomb is situated near Khanpur Station.
*[[Abdul Shakoor Deenpuri]].
*[[Lal shah kamal Shah]],Their Tomb is near Famous Bagh o bahar Road. Raees Sohal Wahid is Matwali of Lal Shah Kamal Shah.
*[[Jetha bhutta]], about 3Km towards liaquat Pur. Another jetha bhutta derbar is in gujner in India Mian Abdus Sattar MNA is
Sajadanasheen of both durbars

==Famous Persons==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


[[Category:Cities, towns and villages in Rahim Yar Khan District]]
{{Neighbourhoods of Rahim Yar Khan |state=expanded}}
{{Tehsils of Punjab, Pakistan}}

{{Authority control}}
[[bpy:খানপুর]]
[[new:खानपुर]]
[[pt:Khanpur]]
[[simple:Khanpur Tehsil]]
[[vi:Khanpur]]


[[Category:Populated places in Rahim Yar Khan District]]
# Sardar Khair Muhammad Pahur Ex. Magistrate
[[Category:Tehsils of Punjab, Pakistan]]
# Sardar Muhammad Bux Saboor Pahur Ex. Railway Officer
[[Category:Rahim Yar Khan District]]
# Sardar Saifullah Pahur Engineer in Toyota Saudi Arabia
# Sardar Asadullah Pahur Admin Manager in Private Company
# Sadar Abdur Rehman Pahur H.R Manager in Private Company
# Syed Ahmedullah Hijazi Sales Manager
# Muhammad Muslim Hijazi Webmaster
# Abdul Wahab Hijazi Software Engineer
# Abdul Hafeez Pahur Hardware Engineer

Latest revision as of 22:17, 25 October 2024

Khanpur
خان پور
City
Khanpur is located in Punjab, Pakistan
Khanpur
Khanpur
Khanpur is located in Pakistan
Khanpur
Khanpur
Coordinates: 28°39′00″N 70°40′48″E / 28.650°N 70.680°E / 28.650; 70.680
Country Pakistan
ProvincePunjab, Pakistan Punjab
DistrictRahim Yar Khan
Area
 • Metro
3,065 km2 (1,183 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)[1][2]
 • City
247,170
 • Rank45th, Pakistan
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Calling code06855

Khanpur (Urdu: خان پور) is a city and capital of Khanpur Tehsil of the Rahim Yar Khan District, Bahawalpur Division, in the Punjab province of Pakistan.[3]

It is the 45th largest city of Pakistan by population, according to the 2023 census.[2]

Climate

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Khanpur has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh) with hot summers and mild winters. Rainfall is low, but some rain fall occurs in the monsoon season from July to September.[4]

Climate data for Khanpur (1991-2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 29.4
(84.9) 		32.8
(91.0) 		40.6
(105.1) 		45.6
(114.1) 		50.2
(122.4) 		48.0
(118.4) 		46.7
(116.1) 		43.3
(109.9) 		42.2
(108.0) 		41.1
(106.0) 		37.0
(98.6) 		32.0
(89.6) 		50.2
(122.4)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 21.1
(70.0) 		24.6
(76.3) 		30.2
(86.4) 		37.6
(99.7) 		42.1
(107.8) 		42.2
(108.0) 		39.6
(103.3) 		37.8
(100.0) 		36.8
(98.2) 		35.0
(95.0) 		29.6
(85.3) 		23.9
(75.0) 		33.4
(92.1)
Daily mean °C (°F) 13.3
(55.9) 		16.6
(61.9) 		22.2
(72.0) 		28.8
(83.8) 		33.7
(92.7) 		35.1
(95.2) 		33.9
(93.0) 		32.4
(90.3) 		30.6
(87.1) 		26.6
(79.9) 		20.7
(69.3) 		15.4
(59.7) 		25.8
(78.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 5.3
(41.5) 		8.5
(47.3) 		14.1
(57.4) 		20.0
(68.0) 		25.2
(77.4) 		28.0
(82.4) 		28.3
(82.9) 		27.1
(80.8) 		24.5
(76.1) 		18.2
(64.8) 		11.8
(53.2) 		6.8
(44.2) 		18.2
(64.7)
Record low °C (°F) −3.3
(26.1) 		−2.8
(27.0) 		2.0
(35.6) 		6.5
(43.7) 		11.0
(51.8) 		13.0
(55.4) 		17.0
(62.6) 		18.0
(64.4) 		14.8
(58.6) 		5.0
(41.0) 		0.6
(33.1) 		−4.3
(24.3) 		−4.3
(24.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 5.0
(0.20) 		9.4
(0.37) 		8.6
(0.34) 		8.7
(0.34) 		5.2
(0.20) 		10.3
(0.41) 		40.1
(1.58) 		34.7
(1.37) 		22.7
(0.89) 		2.4
(0.09) 		1.4
(0.06) 		5.2
(0.20) 		153.7
(6.05)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 1.1 1.6 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.3 2.3 1.8 1.1 0.5 0.3 0.4 14.3
Mean monthly sunshine hours — — — — — 260.4 — 267.0 — 277.8 236.6 — —
Source: NOAA [5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Punjab (Pakistan): Province and Major Cities, Municipalities & Towns - Population of Khanpur (2023 census)". Citypopulation.de website. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  2. ^ a b Pakistan: Provinces and major cities Citypopulation.de
  3. ^ "Tehsils & Unions in the District of Rahim Yar Khan". National Reconstruction Bureau, Government of Pakistan website. Archived from the original on 9 February 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  4. ^ Khanpur, Pakistan Page Fallingrain.com website, Retrieved 16 May 2023
  5. ^ "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Jacobabad". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
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