Makhdoom Pur Pahuran


Makhdum Pur Pahoran or Makhdum Pur , is an ancient city near Tulamba in the district of Khanewal, Punjab, Pakistan. Makhdum Pur Pahuran has population of over 70,000. The speciality of this city is making bed sheets and wearing cloth of many kinds.
This city is situated between Tulamba and Kabirwala. This city has 5 main bazars, a railway station, bus station, municipal office, health clinic, police station, and post office. Makhdum Pur Pahoran is one of the historic places of Province Punjab. Gurdwara Makhdum Pur is a religious place for Hindus. Now this historic building is a part of Govt. Higher Secondary School Makhdum Pur Pahoran. Khaddi, Basmati Rice, Khaddar, Clay pots, embroidery, wood carving and Agronomy are the great heritage and Symbol of Makhdum Pur.

Demographics

80% of the population speak the Jhangvi dialect of Punjabi and Urdu. Some people also speak English.

Education

Almost 60% of the younger generation is educated; there are many schools and colleges in Makhdoom Pur Pahuran.

Religion

The population is predominantly Muslim. There are several Mosques in the town. After the independence of Pakistan in 1947, the minority Hindus and Sikhs migrated to India while many Muslims refugees from India settled down in the Makhdoom Pur Pahuran.
According to legends, Sikh founder Gurunanak visited the Makhdoom Pur Pahuran and Gurdwara Makhdoom Pur Pahoran located in the town.