Total population
4,049,418
Sheikhupura District
Sheikhupura District is a district in the province of Punjab, located northwest of Lahore. It is known for its agricultural importance, industrial activity, and historical sites. The district includes several towns and villages and plays a significant role in Punjab’s economy and development. This page summarises district statistics, services, elected representation, and priority development challenges.
Basic information
Total area
3,721.57 sq. km 864,155 acres
Administrative units
5 tehsils · 99 union councils · 672 villages (including 102 Chak)
Administrative scale
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,049,418 |
| Total area | 3,721.57 sq. km (864,155 acres) |
| Tehsils | 5 |
| Union councils | 99 |
| Villages | 672 (including 102 Chak) |
| Schools | 1,140 |
| Colleges | 18 |
| DHQ hospital | 1 |
| Police stations | 16 |
| Civil courts (estimated) | 79 |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools | 1,140 |
| Colleges | 18 |
Hospitals
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| Civil Hospital Manawala | 1 |
| THQ hospitals | 4 |
| DHQ hospital | 1 |
| RHCs | 7 |
| BHUs | 81 |
| MCH centres | 4 |
| GRDs / dispensaries | 49 |
Police stations (tehsil-wise)
| Tehsil | Police stations |
|---|---|
| Sheikhupura | 8 |
| Ferozewala | 2 |
| Muridke | 3 |
| Sharaqpur | 1 |
| Safdarabad | 2 |
| Total | 16 |
Civil courts (tehsil-wise) — estimated
| Tehsil | Civil courts |
|---|---|
| Sheikhupura (City) | 38 |
| Ferozewala | 18 |
| Muridke | 12 |
| Safdarabad | 6 |
| Sharaqpur | 5 |
| Total | 79 |
Priority issues & challenges
1. Road infrastructure
Inadequate networks, poor maintenance, congestion, missing sidewalks/medians, and low level of service.
2. Water crisis
High arsenic in groundwater (up to 253 μg/L), rapid water table depletion (exacerbated by solar tube wells and industrial extraction), and poor quality/supply in urban areas.
3. Health
Overloaded secondary facilities, resource/human shortages, dysfunctional equipment, and reports of mismanagement in DHQ Hospital.
4. Unemployment
High rates (historically 17.7% district-wide, higher in urban areas), linked to limited economic opportunities despite industrial presence.
5. Environmental challenges
Industrial pollution (textiles, etc.), air/water contamination, and weak enforcement of environmental laws.