Khanpur Katora () is a city and capital of Khanpur Katora Tehsil of the Rahim Yar Khan District, in the Punjab province of Pakistan.
It was the 38th largest city of Pakistan by population, according to the 2023 census.
The name Katora (meaning âÂÂbowlâ in local usage) is traditionally said to refer to the townâÂÂs bowl-like geography and historic local pottery industry; the place is often locally called Khanpur Katora to distinguish it from other towns named Khanpur.
The local economy is primarily agricultural. Major crops in the Khanpur region include sugarcane, cotton, wheat and vegetables; the availability of canal irrigation in the district has supported intensive agriculture and related agro-industries. Local sweets and food products (for example the local dairy-based confections) are also well known in the region.
According to 2023 census, Khanpur Katora had a population of 247,170.
Khanpur Katora has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh) with hot summers and mild winters. Rainfall is low, but some rainfall occurs in the monsoon season from July to September.