Korey Koot

Korey Kot (Nastaliq: کوڑے کوٹ) is a village in Sargodha District, Punjab, Pakistan, located near Tehsil Kot Momin. With a population of approximately 10,000, the village derives its name from the ancient Korey and Koot tribes who inhabited the area centuries ago. Local legend suggests the original settlement was flooded by the Chenab River, which once flowed nearby. The current inhabitants trace their ancestry to Naserpur, a neighboring village dating back to 1150 CE.

The village is predominantly inhabited by the Ranjha tribe, along with Tarars, Dahar, Haral, and Gondal communities. The Ranjha tribe remains the dominant landowning group. Korey Koot has produced numerous educated professionals serving as army officers, teachers, lawyers, bureaucrats, and farmers.^{[citation needed]}

Socially, the village comprises three main classes:

This structure reflects the broader class-based society of rural Pakistan.^{[citation needed]}

Korey Kot has undergone recent significant development, including:^{[citation needed]}

The village is renowned for its fertile land and extensive Kinnow (orange) orchards. Most residents belong to the Sunni Muslim sect.^{[citation needed]}

Notable cultural aspects include:^{[citation needed]}

The village lies:^{[citation needed]}