Mohri Pur
Mohri Pur is a town situated in Kabirwala Tehsil, Khanewal District in southern Punjab, Pakistan. It is named after a person named "Baba Mohri", who first came to the area long ago.
Mohri Pur | |
|---|---|
| Etymology: Baba Mohri | |
| Nickname(s): Mohri Wala | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| District | Khanewal |
| Tehsil | Kabirwala |
| Founded by | Baba Mohri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 4 km (2 mi) |
| • Width | 4 km (2 mi) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 18,000−25,000 |
| • Density | 16,000/km2 (44,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | GMT+5 |
| • Summer (DST) | PST GMT+5 |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/mohripur/ |
Before the 1947 partition, Muslims, Hindus, and others lived in Mohri Pur, but since the creation of Pakistan only Muslims have lived there. The population was approximately 18,000-25,000 at the end of 2017. The town has some private facilities, including schools and medical clinics. The literacy rate is more than 50%, higher in neighbouring areas. Most youth have at least a high school education.
In the past 20 years, the Haraj Group has controlled local politics. Mohri Pur is one of the few areas of Pakistan where females are not permitted to vote. In May 2013, one woman tried to vote; she was praised in the media, but condemned by local residents. Continued infighting and feuding has killed many young people in the town, though villagers have tried to stamp out violence.