Feroza is a small town near Tehsil Khanpur in Punjab.
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Population
According to recent survey the population of Feroza is more than 5 lakh.
Religion
The majority of people are Muslims. There are hardly a few people belonging to any other religion.
Language
The main language of the region is Siraiki, but Punjabi is also commonly known language in Feroza.
Climate
As Feroza is located in South Punjab that is why the climate of Feroza is usually hot. The summer season remains from March to November. And winter comes for a very short time i.e. December to February.
Source of Earnings
The major source of earning of people is cultivation. 80% people earn through cultivation and remaining 20% people by adopting different other professions. Feroza is also a hub of Sugarcane industry. Chief Minister Punjab, Shahbaz Sharif personally took interest in construction of Hamza Sugar Mills. Hamza Sugar Mill is one of the biggest Sugar Mills in Pakistan. It is also a well known place in the town.
Culture
The culture of Feroza is simple. Men usually wear Shalwar Qameez while women also wear Shalwar Qameez with Dupata.
Neighbouring Areas
District Rahim Yar Khan and Division Bahawalpur
Transportation
People uses public transport specially buses, rickshaws and vans. There is also a railway station in Feroza.