Isakhel
Isakhel (Pashto: عیسيٰ خيل Saraiki: عِيسىٰ خيل) is a town of Mianwali District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The town is the headquarters of Isakhel Tehsil, an administrative subdivision of the district.
Isakhel
عِيسىٰ خيل | |
|---|---|
Tehsil | |
Isakhel Isakhel | |
| Coordinates: 32°40′29″N 71°16′52″E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Region | Punjab |
| District | Mianwali District |
| Tehsil | Isakhel Tehsil |
| Union councils | 1 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,760 km2 (680 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 198 m (650 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 374,194 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Isakhel is an important town located in the west of Mianwali District. It is named after (Tarna to Isa Khan), a Niazi chief. Until November 1901 Isa Khel was the tehsil headquarters of Bannu District. However, after the North-West Frontier Province was created from Punjab province, Bannu District was included in the North-West Frontier Province without the Isakhel Tehsil. Isakhel became part of the newly formed Mianwali District of the Punjab. Isa Khel was also the residence of the Khan's from the same family called the sons of Khanzaman Khan Niazi who used to own substantial agriculture land. After land reforms were implemented by Ayub khan, substantial land was taken by the government from Khan's.