Jamshoro District (Sindhi: ضلعو ڄام شورو, Urdu: ضلع جامشورو), is a district of Sindh province, Pakistan. Jamshoro city is the capital while Kotri is the largest city of the Jamshoro District. The district borders Dadu district to the north. To the east, the Indus separates it from Nawab Shah, Matyari and Hyderabad districts. Thatta district lies to the south, and Karachi district to the south west. To the west, the Kheerthar Range separates it from the Sindh and Lasbela district of Baluchistan.
The total geographical area of the district is 11,260 square kilometres. It is about 220 kilometers from north to south and about 100 kilometres wide from east to west. A 2 to 6 kilometres wide belt of the west bank of River Indus is cultivated and irrigated and the remaining land of the district is either hilly or cultivated. Agriculture is the main source of income. In summer, the northern part (Sehwan) is hotter than that of other parts of the district and normally cool in winter.
The district is rich in limestone, salika sand, gravels, silt, and marble. These minerals are found in Taluka Thano Bula Khan and Sehwan. Coal is obtained from Lakhra Taluka Manjhand.
Demographics
At the time of the 2017 census, Jamshoro district had a population of 993,908, of which 523,069 were males and 470,702 females. The rural population was 561,287 (56.47%) and urban 432,621 (43.53%). The literacy rate is 46.47%: 55.14% for males and 36.71% for females.[1]
The current population figures are tabulated below:
The majority religion is Islam, with 95.07% of the population. Hinduism (including those from Scheduled Castes) is practiced by 3.87% of the population, while Christians are 0.98% of the population.[1]
At the time of the 2017 census, 84.76% of the population spoke Sindhi, 4.13% Urdu, 4.02% Punjabi, 2.76% Pashto, 1.93% Balochi and 1.38% Saraiki as their first language.[1]
Economy
The majority of the population of the district is rural and they are involved in cultivation. Industrial areas and Power plants are using manpower, while towns are providing business opportunities to the residents. The inhabitants of mountainous area keep cattle while Mallahs o Manchhar Lake earn their living by fishing. Approximately 20% of the district population works for the federal and provincial government.
Nooriabad Industrial Area and Kotri Industrial Area are two big zones of Industries where more than 500 different industries are located..
Jamshoro Power Station
Jamshoro Power Station, Lakhra Power Project and Kotri Thermal Power Station are the main power units in this district.
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January 08, 2023
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Jamshoro District Sindhi ضلعو ڄام شورو Urdu ضلع جامشورو is a district of Sindh province Pakistan Jamshoro city is the capital while Kotri is the largest city of the Jamshoro District The district borders Dadu district to the north To the east the Indus separates it from Nawab Shah Matyari and Hyderabad districts Thatta district lies to the south and Karachi district to the south west To the west the Kheerthar Range separates it from the Sindh and Lasbela district of Baluchistan Jamshoro District ضلعو ڄامشوروضلع جامشوروDistrict of SindhTop Ranikot FortBottom Buddhist Stupa at Naig SharifMap of Pakistani Districts with Jamshoro District highlightedCoordinates 25 25 57 N 68 15 47 E 25 432512 N 68 263171 E 25 432512 68 263171 Coordinates 25 25 57 N 68 15 47 E 25 432512 N 68 263171 E 25 432512 68 263171Country PakistanProvince SindhDivisionHyderabadEstablished14th December 2004HeadquartersJamshoroGovernment TypeDistrict Administration Deputy CommissionerN A District Police OfficerN A District Health OfficerN AArea Total11 260 km2 4 350 sq mi Population 2017 1 Total993 908 Density88 km2 230 sq mi Time zoneUTC 5 PST Number of Tehsils5Websitewww wbr jamshoro wbr gos wbr pkJamshoro District was split from Dadu District in 14th December 2004 2 It is situated on the west bank of River Indus Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 2 1 Religion 2 2 Languages 3 Economy 3 1 Sindh Industrial And Trading Estate 4 Education 5 Administrative divisions 5 1 List of Union Councils 5 2 List of Dehs 6 References 7 BibliographyGeography EditThe total geographical area of the district is 11 260 square kilometres It is about 220 kilometers from north to south and about 100 kilometres wide from east to west A 2 to 6 kilometres wide belt of the west bank of River Indus is cultivated and irrigated and the remaining land of the district is either hilly or cultivated Agriculture is the main source of income In summer the northern part Sehwan is hotter than that of other parts of the district and normally cool in winter The district is rich in limestone salika sand gravels silt and marble These minerals are found in Taluka Thano Bula Khan and Sehwan Coal is obtained from Lakhra Taluka Manjhand Demographics EditAt the time of the 2017 census Jamshoro district had a population of 993 908 of which 523 069 were males and 470 702 females The rural population was 561 287 56 47 and urban 432 621 43 53 The literacy rate is 46 47 55 14 for males and 36 71 for females 1 The current population figures are tabulated below Name Status PopulationCensus1998 PopulationCensus2017Kotri Taluka 207 574 438 063Manjhand Taluka 100 105 140 766Sehwan Taluka 170 589 269 817Thana Bulla Khan Taluka 103 826 145 262Jamshoro District 582 094 993 908Religion Edit Religions in Jamshoro district 2017 1 Religion PercentMuslims 95 07 Hindus 3 87 Christians 0 98 Other or not stated 0 08 The majority religion is Islam with 95 07 of the population Hinduism including those from Scheduled Castes is practiced by 3 87 of the population while Christians are 0 98 of the population 1 Guru Balpuri Ashram in Thana Bulla Khan Hindu templesGobindram Darbar at Manjhand Kathwari Harijan Manhar MandirLanguages Edit Languages of Jamshoro district 2017 Sindhi 84 76 Urdu 4 13 Punjabi 4 02 Pashto 2 76 Balochi 1 93 Saraiki 1 38 Others 1 02 At the time of the 2017 census 84 76 of the population spoke Sindhi 4 13 Urdu 4 02 Punjabi 2 76 Pashto 1 93 Balochi and 1 38 Saraiki as their first language 1 Economy EditThe majority of the population of the district is rural and they are involved in cultivation Industrial areas and Power plants are using manpower while towns are providing business opportunities to the residents The inhabitants of mountainous area keep cattle while Mallahs o Manchhar Lake earn their living by fishing Approximately 20 of the district population works for the federal and provincial government Nooriabad Industrial Area and Kotri Industrial Area are two big zones of Industries where more than 500 different industries are located Jamshoro Power Station Jamshoro Power Station Lakhra Power Project and Kotri Thermal Power Station are the main power units in this district Sindh Industrial And Trading Estate Edit Two main town s of Sindh Industrial and Trading Estate are in Jamshoro District Kotri and Nooriabad Having more than 500 production plants which produces Cotton Rice Flour Oil and many more 3 Education EditMehran University of Engineering and Technology Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences and University of Sindh are located in Jamshoro Administrative divisions Edit Map of Jamshoro District s tehsils The district is administratively subdivided into the following tehsil Kotri Tehsil Sehwan Sharif Tehsil Thana Bulla Khan Tehsil Manjhand TehsilList of Union Councils Edit Jamshoro District includes the following Union Councils 4 UC Name PopulationNagoline 35 788Kotri 29 861H M Shoro 43 728A B Shoro 42 100S W I 49 723S W II 54 079S W III 42 466Jamshoro 42 526Morojabal 30 301Petaro 28 487Sehwan Sharif 36 359Sehwan II 45 384Channa 39 954Talti 37 694Bubak 28 776Bhan 46 962Jhangara 34 678Dall 45 383Manjhand 35 522Manzoorabad 34 047Lakha 32 384Sann 33 400Amri Laki 33 842T B Khan 43 705T A Khan 39 067Toung 33 762Mole 36 750Sari 39 079List of Dehs Edit The following is a list of Jamshoro District s dehs organised by taluka 5 Kotri Taluka 26 dehs Andhi Je Kasi Bada Jaghir Bada Rayati Belo Gugh Chhib Dabhon Kandh Wingo Karo Khoho Khanpur Jamshoro Kotri Manjho Jagir Manhjo Rayti Morho Jabal Mulas Nadhi Buhni Petaro Jagir Petaro Rayati Rahir Railo Saloi Sonwalhar Tango Tarband Ukhri Kass Vee Wagan Wari Manjhand Taluka 50 dehs Abad Amri Badhpur Belo Unerpur Bhacha Bhadar Bhambhara Bhiyan Bhorawah Bug Butho Chachhar Dabhi Dabhri Dumb Elchi Gaincha Givari Gor Had Jhalo Kachi Kandher Karahi Kastor Khakoor Khasai Kheraji Khuman Korejani Kubi Kun Lakha Lakhri Laki Lellan Manjhand Meeting Nea Jetharo Noorpur Ocho Rajri Rio Katcho Unerpur Sann Shoorki Tangyani Thatti Thebat Unerpur Wachharo Wadi Behani Sehwan Taluka 71 dehs Abad Akri Jageer Akri Rayati Aktar Arazi Arbi Bado Jabal Bagh Yousif Baid Bajara Barki Bhambha Bhan Bhootra Bhundhri Bilawalpur Bilhan Bilhni Bubuk Bukhtiar Pur Channa Chhachh Chorlo Dal Dalh Dhandh Karampur Duri Dero Jageer Duri Dero Rayati Fazlani Gahir Gumrachh Jafferabad Jaheja Jatoi Jhandiani Jhangara Kachhi Kai Kalo Bhori Kandi Jabal Karampur Karyani Khabroth Jageer Khabroth Rayati Khero Dero Kot Barocho Lashari Maheji Miliriri Munh Mukhri Naing Narpirari Nighawal Peer Hassan Radhok Rohri Saeedabad Sehwan Shah Gorch Shaikh Sultanpur Super Talabad Jabal Talti Tando Shahbazi Tehni Therhi Jageer Therhi Rayati Wahur Wanchha Yakubani Thano Bula Khan Taluka 28 dehs Babar Band Bachani Batharo Karchat Beli Thap Bhall Desvi Dhamach Ghanghiaro Hathal Buth Kalo Khohar Kande Tarai Kapat Khajoor Koh Tarash Loyachh Doda Khan Loyachh Sardar Khan Mole Pat Karchat Pokhan Rani Kot Rek Sari Tak Makan Thando Arab Khan Tiko Baran Toung Uth Palan Wahi Arab KhanReferences Edit a b c d e District wise Tables Census 2017 Final Results pbs gov pk Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2017 Four new districts created in Sindh 2004 Retrieved 12 August 2021 Sindh Industrial Trading Estates Ltd Just another WordPress site Union Council wise Thematic Analysis Department of Health Government of Sindh Retrieved 25 December 2021 List of Dehs in Sindh PDF Sindh Zameen Retrieved 22 March 2021 Bibliography Edit1998 District census report of Dadu Census publication Vol 82 Islamabad Population Census Organization Statistics Division Government of Pakistan 2000 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jamshoro District amp oldid 1127358612, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
