Musakhel, Punjab
Village and union council in Punjab, Pakistan
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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 | |
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Village and union council | |
 Interactive map of Musakhel | |
| Coordinates: 32°38′14″N 71°44′20″E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Region | Punjab |
| District | Mianwali District |
| Population | |
• Total | 60,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Postal code | 42200 |
Demographics
The majority of the population belongs to Pashtun Niazi tribe. Musakhel is also the name of a Pashtun tribe of Ghilzai origin. The numerous niazi tribes[³] 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
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.
Geography
Musakhel borders with Namal village, Chidru, Abbakhel and Midadkhel
