Musakhel, Punjab
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Musakhel
موسىٰ خيل | |
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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) |
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]
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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