It was established in the 1980s[2] and acquired sub-tehsil status on January 7, 2007 in the Karor Lal Eason Tehsil.

Fateh Pur is the third largest city in the Layyah district.

Common crops grown in Fateh Pur include cotton, sugarcane, wheat and rice.

Various animals, including buffaloes, cows, goats, sheep, camels and poultry, are used for dairy and meat production.

The average annual growth rate was determined to be 5.56% since 1998.