Liaqatpur was mainly populated in the year 1952 by settlers from Central Punjab who were allotted lands for agriculture due to construction of irrigation system. The town at the west of the Railway line is called “Kachi Mandi” and is an unplanned area whereas the town at east of Railway line is called “Pucci Mandi” and it is well planned area with wide roads and streets. All government offices, hospitals, TMA office, other educational institutions are situated in this area. Both parts are connected by a flyover, and level crossing on Railway track.

Liaqatpur was accorded the status of Municipal Committee in 1952. After the implementation of Punjab Local Government Ordinance 2001, it was notified as TMA.

Liaqatpur town is located on Bahawalpur – R.Y. Khan Road at a distance of 95 km from Bahawalpur at its south-west and at a distance of 90 km from R. Y. Khan at its north – east. It is situated on main track of Pakistan Railway. Tehsil Liaqatpur lies at the left bank of river Indus and KLP road (Karachi-Lahore-Peshawar Road now known as N-5) passes through this area. Liaqatpur town is connected to it through number of roads, the main route being through Channi
Goth at a distance of 22 km.
 

Website of the TMA, developed by PMDFC, can be accessed at: www.tmaliaqatpur.com