The Sheikhupura derives its name from its headquarters town, which was named after the Emperor Jehangir , who founded it and who was called by nickname of Shiekhu by his father. Akbar the great, in reverence to a saint living in the vicinity who had blessed the young prince. In these days the surrounding of Sheikhupura abound a wild life and emperor used to go for hunting. Sheikhupura is also known to be the birth place of syed waris shah who promoted the spiritualism in this area and his great legend Heer has significant place in Punjabi literature.
MC Sheikhupura of district Headquarter. Like other portions of district, it has extreme climate. The summer season starts from the month of April and continues till October. May and June are the hottest months with day temperature usually ranging from 39 to 41 degree centigrade. The winter season begins from the month of November and continues till March. Dust storms occur occasionally during the hot season relieving temporarily the intensity of heat.