This district is situated in the center of the country at an almost equal distance from Karachi and Peshawar and on the main routes of the railway and the Grand Trunk Road.

[21]: 21–22 The main tribes and clans include:[20] Niazi Afghans, Daduana, Khichi, Kamboh, Matyana, Gujjar, Doltana, Sahu, Rajputs (Rana), Rajpoot Dhudhi, Awan, Sheikh, Jatt, Bucha, Nikyana Sial, Siyal, Arain, Bhati, Baloch, Khokhars Mayo Solgi (Jutt) and Toru.

The education system in Khanewal district is formulated along specific modern, religious, cultural, social, psychological, commerce and scientific injunctions.

The system also aims to imbibe a secular outlook among the students with the awareness of the rich cultural heritage of Pakistan.

Khanewal district has wide range of schools, colleges and universities that caters to diverse streams.