Fatehpur Thakiala is bounded by the Line of Control—the boundary between Indian and Pakistan administered Kashmir—on its north and east sides.
It was renamed Fatehpur Thakiala to honour the late Sardar Fateh Muhammad Khan Karelvi.
It is also the birthplace of the former president and prime minister of Azad Kashmir, Sardar Sikandar Hayat Khan.
Nearby Tatapani is one of the five crossing points at the Line of Control that were opened for the exchange of relief goods between Pakistani and Indian Administered parts of Kashmir after the devastating October 8[when?]
The Gujjar clans are the Kallas, Bagri, Bajar, Bhumbla, Bjarh, Chandpuri, Chauhan, Chechi, Hans, Khatana, Laley, Khepar, Meelu, and Sangoo.