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Musakhel (Urdu: موسىٰ خيل) is a village and union council of Mianwali District in the Punjab province of Pakistan.[1] It is part of Mianwali Tehsil.[2]
Musakhel
موسىٰ خيل | |
|---|---|
Village and union council | |
| Coordinates: 32°38′14″N 71°44′20″E / 32.63722°N 71.73889°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Region | Punjab |
| District | Mianwali District |
| Population | |
| • Total | 60,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Demographics edit
The majority of the population belongs to Niazi tribes. Musakhel is also the name of a tribe. The leading tribes include Yari Khel, Khalas Khel, Maddi Khel, Baggay Khel, Sher Khel, Rami Khel, Khanjri Khel, Luqi Khel, Baahi, Dalili Khel, and Dhedi. Balochs are also present.
Culture edit
Musakhel is known for the historic shrine of Noori Naang Sultan Sahib. Other shrines include Sheikh Torr sahib, Sir-kapp sahib, Syed Inayat Shah, Gull Baig Sahib, and Mehmood Ghazi.
Religious leaders include Syed Ghaus Shah Sahb, Shekh Mahmood Sahb and Shekh Usman Sahb (Baahi).
Geography edit
Musakhel borders with Namal village, Chidru, Abbakhel and Midadkhel
References edit
- ^ "Tehsils & Unions in the District of Mianwali - Government of Pakistan". Archived from the original on 11 June 2008. Retrieved 7 December 2007.
- ^ "redirect to /world/PK/04/Musa_Khel.html". www.fallingrain.com.
32°38′14″N 71°44′20″E / 32.63722°N 71.73889°E
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