Tibba Sultanpur is a town between

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. The original name of the town was Tibba Sunta Pur, the name of a

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started to change the names of towns and cities. The name of Tibba Sunta Pur was modified to Tibba Sultan Pur. The village was named after a

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saint named Sultan Pur, who is believed to have lived in the area. (No related shrine was known there). The village has several mosques and Islamic seminaries where local residents can receive religious education. Like many other villages in Pakistan, agriculture is the main source of livelihood for the people of Tibba Sultan Pur. The village is known for its fertile land and produces a variety of crops, including wheat, rice, sugarcane, and vegetables. In recent years, there has been some development in the village, with the construction of new schools and roads. However, like many rural areas in Pakistan, Tibba Sultan Pur still faces challenges such as poverty, lack of basic infrastructure, and limited access to healthcare and education.

Demographics

The majority of the population is Muslim. The 2017 population numbers was 14,789, a 1.4% annual increase over the preceding 20 years. The central town is home to Sheiks, Kamboh, Pathan, and Gujjar castes. Surrounding villages host Pandha, Manais, Sindher, Sahoo, and Shah. Most of them migrated from the

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(Taulamha). The residents conduct business and farming. The Dangra and Khakwaani families are the town landlords. Arain, Baloch, Sial, and Jutt are also present.

Notables

* Saeed Ahmad Khan Manais (politician) * Mumtaz Ahmad Khan Manais(agronomist) * Asif Saeed Manais (politician)

Geography

Tibba Sultanpur is from

Mailsi Mailsi () is a city in southern Punjab, Pakistan. It is the headquarters of Mailsi Tehsil, an administrative subdivision of Vehari District. Description It is one of the largest tehsil of Vehari District; the cities of Lodhran and Vehari were ...

, from Vehari and from Multan. It is located on the Multan Road which connects the town to Mailsi, Vehari & Multan via Multan Road.

Education

A Daanish School was given by Saeed Ahmed Khan Manais in 2019.

References

Populated places in Vehari District {{Pakistan-geo-stub