Fateh Pur
City in Punjab, Pakistan
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Fateh Pur (/fʌˈteɪ.pʊər/; Urdu: فتح پُور; Urdu pronunciation: [fʌ:θeɪ.pʊ:r]) is a city in Layyah district of Punjab, Pakistan. It was established in the 1980s[2] and acquired the sub-tehsil status on January 7, 2007, in Karor Lal Eason Tehsil. Fateh Pur is the third most populous city in the Layyah district.[1][2][unreliable source?]
Fateh Pur
فتح پور | |
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  Fateh Pur Location within Pakistan  Fateh Pur Location within Punjab  Fateh Pur Fateh Pur (Asia) | |
| Coordinates: 31°10′41″N 71°12′27″E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Punjab |
| Division | DG Khan |
| District | Layyah |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 44,084[1] |
| • Rank | 3rd (Layyah District) [1] |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Calling code | 0606 |
Economy
The economy of the area depends upon government jobs, some private jobs and agriculture-related businesses.
Major crops
Common crops grown in Fateh Pur include cotton, sugarcane, wheat and rice. Gardening and fruit production (dates, mangoes, watermelons, melons, and citrus fruit) are also important. Veterinary development is a common feature of the area. Various animals, including buffaloes, cows, goats, sheep, camels and poultry, are used for dairy and meat production.[3]
Demographics
Population
The results of the 2017 Census determined the population of Fateh Pur's total (urban and rural) population to be 44,084. The average annual growth rate was determined to be 5.56% since 1998. The male population is 21,908 (49.69%) and the female population 22,157 (50.31%).[4]