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
Village and union council
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Coordinates: 32°38′14″N 71°44′20″E / 32.63722°N 71.73889°E / 32.63722; 71.73889
CountryPakistan
RegionPunjab
DistrictMianwali District
Population
 • Total60,000
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)

Demographics

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The majority of the population belongs to Niazi tribes. Musakhel is also the name of a tribe. The leading tribes 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

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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

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Musakhel borders with Namal village, Chidru, Abbakhel and Midadkhel

References

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  1. ^ "Tehsils & Unions in the District of Mianwali - Government of Pakistan". Archived from the original on 11 June 2008. Retrieved 7 December 2007.
  2. ^ "redirect to /world/PK/04/Musa_Khel.html". www.fallingrain.com.


32°38′14″N 71°44′20″E / 32.63722°N 71.73889°E / 32.63722; 71.73889