Draft:Fateh Pur Sharif
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Fatehpur Sharif
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Village | |
Fatehpur Sharif Location in Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 28°34′10″N 67°29′46″E / 28.5695°N 67.4961°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Balochistan |
| Division | Naseerabad |
| District | Jhal Magsi |
| Tehsil | Gandawah |
| Union Council | Fatehpur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village Council |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 2,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (Pakistan Standard Time) |
| Basic Health Unit (BHU) | |
Fateh Pur Sharif فتح پور شریف is a rural village located in Tehsil Gandawah, District Jhal Magsi, in Naseerabad Division, Balochistan, Pakistan.[1] It is known for its religious significance, agriculture, and cultural heritage. The estimated population of the village is approximately 2,000.
Location
Fateh Pur Sharif is situated near key areas of Balochistan:
- Approximately 11 minutes from Gandawah by road
- Around 53 minutes from Jhal Magsi (as per Google Maps)
- About 2 hours 50 minutes from Jacobabad
The village is connected via a local road that links it to Gandawah, Jhal Magsi, and Jacobabad, making it regionally accessible.
Language and caste
The primary language spoken in the village is Balochi (بلوچی). The dominant caste in the village is Syed.
Religious and cultural significance
Fateh Pur Sharif is home to the shrine of the renowned Sufi saint Sultan ul Arifeen Hazrat Syed Rakhyal Shah Sufi Al Qadri.
An annual Urs is celebrated in his honour every year on:
- 11 March – Arrival and opening
- 12 March – Mehfil and Sufi Kalam program
- 13 March – Special gatherings
- 14 March – Khas dua and closing ceremony
A local mosque is also present in the village, serving as a center for daily prayers and religious activities.
Education
The village has several government educational institutions:
- Government Boys High School Fateh Pur Sharif Jhal Magsi
- Government Girls School Fateh Pur Sharif Jhal Magsi
These facilities provide basic educationand services to the local population.
Health Service
- Basic Health Unit (BHU) Fateh Pur Sharif
These facilities provide basic Health and services to the local population.
Agriculture
Fateh Pur Sharif has fertile land and greenery. The village grows a variety of crops, with some being locally unique and not commonly cultivated in nearby areas:
These crops play a vital role in the local economy and sustenance of the population.
Infrastructure
The village has a petrol pump situated along the local connecting road. The road serves as a vital link to nearby towns and facilitates trade and travel.
References
- ^ "Fatehpur Sharif · Pakistan". Fatehpur Sharif · Pakistan. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
External links
- Villages in Pakistan