The MC Sheikhupura derives its name from its
headquarters town, which was named after the Emperor Jehangir, who
founded it and who was called by nickname of Shiekhu by his father.
Akbar the great, in reverence to a saint living in the vicinity who
had blessed the young prince. In these days the surrounding of
Sheikhupura abound a wild life and emperor used to go for hunting.
Sheikhupura is also known to be the birth place of syed waris shah
who promoted the spiritualism in this area and his great legend Heer
has significant place in Punjabi literature.
MC Sheikhupura of district Headquarter. Like other portions of
district, it has extreme climate. The summer season starts from the
month of April and continues till October. May and June are the
hottest months with day temperature usually ranging from 39 to 41
degree centigrade. The winter season begins from the month of
November and continues till March. Dust storms occur occasionally
during the hot season relieving temporarily the intensity of heat.
Government of Punjab has established new local government
system under the Punjab Local
Government Act (PLGA) 2013 after dissolving PLGO 2001. The
Administrator and Vice Administrator
have joined their offices and new local government system
has started functioning.
