From Surf Wiki (app.surf) — the open knowledge base
Rahim Yar Khan
City in Punjab, Pakistan
City in Punjab, Pakistan
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Rahim Yar Khan |
| official_name | Rahim Yar Khan |
| native_name | |
| settlement_type | City |
| blank_emblem_type | Emblem |
| image_skyline | {{Photomontage |
| photo1a | BHONG MOSQUE.jpg |
| size | 270 |
| border | 0 |
| color | black |
| imagesize | 270px |
| image_caption | Bhong Mosque |
| mapsize | 180px |
| map_caption | Location of Rahim Yar Khan |
| pushpin_map | Punjab Pakistan#Pakistan |
| pushpin_label_position | top |
| coordinates | |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | |
| subdivision_type1 | Province |
| subdivision_name1 | Punjab Punjab |
| subdivision_type2 | District |
| subdivision_name2 | Rahim Yar Khan |
| leader_title | Administrator |
| area_total_km2 | 210.2 |
| elevation_m | 83 |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| population_total | 519,261 |
| population_rank | 21st, Pakistan |
| 14th, Punjab | |
| population_footnotes | (2023 Census) |
| timezone1 | PST |
| utc_offset1 | +5 |
| area_code | 068 |
| area_code_type | Calling code |
| blank_name_sec1 | Number of tehsils |
| blank_info_sec1 | 4 |
| blank1_name_sec1 | Number of Union councils |
| blank1_info_sec1 | 139 |
| website | |
| postal_code_type | Postal code |
| postal_code | 64200 |
| native_name_lang | Ur |
14th, Punjab Rahim Yar Khan (; ) is a city in the Punjab, Pakistan. It is the 21st most populous city in Pakistan and is the capital of the Rahim Yar Khan District. The city's administration is divided into nine union councils. Originally named Noshehra, it was renamed to Rahim Yar Khan in honour of the son of Sadeq Mohammad Khan IV.
History
People have lived near this area for a very long time. The ancient tower of Pattan Minara stands 8 km to the east of the city center, and is believed to be the remains of a 5,000-year-old monastery, with the minara built during the Hakrra valley civilization of the Mauryan period (250 BC).
Rahim Yar Khan was founded in 1751 as Noshehra. Its region was part of Multan province of Mughal Empire. Railway administrators wanted to change the name of the town due to its similar name to Nowshera. In 1881, Sadeq Mohammad Khan IV renamed the area to Rahim Yar Khan in honour of his son.
Rahim Yar Khan was a part of Bahawalpur State until 1943, when it became a separate district.
Climate
One-fourth of the city is within the Cholistan Desert.
Economy
65% of the population is employed in agricultural work.
Demographics
The population of the city is 519,261 during the 2023 census.
Language
In the 2023 census, 51.44% of the population spoke Punjabi, 35.14% spoke Saraiki, 8.80% spoke Urdu, 1.86% spoke Pashto and an additional 2.76% of the population spoke other languages including 1.13% who did not consider their mother tongue to be among the options given.
Transport
Shaikh Zayed International Airport is located in Rahim Yar Khan. It serves the people of city with domestic and international flights. There are daily flight from this airport to Karachi, twice in a week to/from Lahore, and once a week to Islamabad. This airport was partially damaged in 2025 India-Pakistan conflict.
Notable people
- Aima Baig, singer
- Asim Saleem Bajwa, Lieutenant general (Pakistan)
- Talha Chahour, actor
- Saima Akram Chaudhry, Pakistani screenwriter
- Abdullah Darkhawasti, Pakistani Sunni Islamic scholar
- Fida-Ur-Rehman Darkhawasti, Islamic scholar, academic person and politician
- Muniba Mazari, social activist
References
Works cited
Books
Journals
News
References
- "Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan Metro Area Population 1950-2024".
- "county & Unions in the District of Rahim Yar Khan".
- Khan, Photo: Amina. (2013-05-19). "The mystery of Pattan Minara".
- Dasti, Humaira Faiz. (1998). "Multan, a Province of the Mughal Empire, 1525–1751". Royal Book.
- Rafique, Nayar. (2021-01-01). "Education, Political Awareness, and Political Participation: A Case of Rahim Yar Khan District of Pakistan". International Journal of Education and Information Technologies.
- "Population by administrative units 1951-1998". [[Pakistan Bureau of Statistics]].
- "First Digital Census: Understanding Its Importance and Process - Pakistan Bureau of Statistics population".
- (11 May 2025). "Rahim Yar Khan's Sheikh Zayed airport damaged by Indian strike". Dawn.
- (10 May 2025). "India targets Sheikh Zayed International airport in Rahim Yar Khan". [[The Express Tribune]].
This article was imported from Wikipedia and is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License. Content has been adapted to SurfDoc format. Original contributors can be found on the article history page.
Ask Mako anything about Rahim Yar Khan — get instant answers, deeper analysis, and related topics.
Research with MakoFree with your Surf account
Create a free account to save articles, ask Mako questions, and organize your research.
Sign up freeThis content may have been generated or modified by AI. CloudSurf Software LLC is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content. Always verify important information from primary sources.
Report