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Fateh Pur
فتح پور | |
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| Coordinates: 31°10′41″N 71°12′27″E / 31.17806°N 71.20750°E | |
| Country | |
| Province | |
| Division | DG Khan |
| District | Layyah |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 52,255 |
| • Rank | 3rd (Layyah District) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Calling code | 0606 |
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 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.[unreliable source?]
The economy of the area depends upon government jobs, some private jobs and agriculture-related businesses.
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.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 15,748 | — |
| 2017 | 44,084 | +179.9% |
| 2023 | 52,255 | +18.5% |
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The results of the 2023 Census determined the population of Fateh Pur city population to be 52,255.