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Sukkur District ( sd, سکر ضلعو, ur, ) is a district in
Sindh Province Sindh (; ; ur, , ; historically romanized as Sind) is one of the four provinces of Pakistan. Located in the southeastern region of the country, Sindh is the third-largest province of Pakistan by land area and the second-largest province ...
in
Pakistan Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's second-lar ...
. It is divided into 5 administrative townships (''
tehsils A tehsil (, also known as tahsil, taluka, or taluk) is a local unit of administrative division in some countries of South Asia. It is a subdistrict of the area within a district including the designated populated place that serves as its administr ...
'', also called "talukas"), namely:
Sukkur Sukkur (; ) is a city in the Pakistani province of Sindh along the western bank of the Indus River, directly across from the historic city of Rohri. Sukkur is the third largest city in Sindh after Karachi and Hyderabad, and 14th largest city ...
City, New Sukkur,
Rohri Rohri (Sindhi: روهڙي; ur, ) is a city of Sukkur District, Sindh province, Pakistan. It is located on the east bank of the Indus River, located directly across from Sukkur, the third largest city in Sindh. Rohri town is the administrative ...
, Saleh Pat and Pano Aqil. Among them Sukkur City and New Sukkur are
urban Urban means "related to a city". In that sense, the term may refer to: * Urban area, geographical area distinct from rural areas * Urban culture, the culture of towns and cities Urban may also refer to: General * Urban (name), a list of people ...
centres while Pano Aqil is famous for having one of the largest military cantonments of the country. Rohri is the smallest tehsil of Sukkur District, both in area and population, but it has an important railway junction. Two districts have been split off from the territory of Sukkur: Shikarpur in 1977 and Ghotki in 1993.


Administrative subdivisions


History

The East India Company occupied Sindh in 1843; They formed three districts in Sindh administratively: Hyderabad, Karachi and Shikarpur. In 1883 British Government shifted the district headquarter from Shikarpur to Sukkur and in 1901 again British Government shifted the district status from Shikarpur to Sukkur. At the time of
Pakistan Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's second-lar ...
's independence in 1947, Sukkur district comprised approximately 200,000 inhabitants, mostly engaged in agricultural pursuits and fishing industry. Over time,
Sukkur Sukkur (; ) is a city in the Pakistani province of Sindh along the western bank of the Indus River, directly across from the historic city of Rohri. Sukkur is the third largest city in Sindh after Karachi and Hyderabad, and 14th largest city ...
has seen a moderate rise in population (2 to 2.5% per annum) as compared to Pakistan's, except in late 1960s and early 70s when population growth rate reached 4.43% (1972 census) due to internal migration and establishment of some large bridges on river Indus. Sukkur district is chiefly populated by
Muslims Muslims ( ar, المسلمون, , ) are people who adhere to Islam, a monotheistic religion belonging to the Abrahamic tradition. They consider the Quran, the foundational religious text of Islam, to be the verbatim word of the God of Abrah ...
that constitute 96% of the total population. The minorities include:
Hindus Hindus (; ) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism. Jeffery D. Long (2007), A Vision for Hinduism, IB Tauris, , pages 35–37 Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for ...
3.28% and
Christians Christians () are people who follow or adhere to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The words '' Christ'' and ''Christian'' derive from the Koine Greek title ''Christós'' (Χρ ...
about 0.51%. Hindus are mostly settled in urban areas and are engaged in the trade and services sectors. The
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of
Pakistan Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's second-lar ...
in 1947 saw the influx of
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which include
Urdu Urdu (;"Urdu"
'' Muhajirs, Bandhani-speaking
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from
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,
Memons The Memon are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group that originated in the Sindh region of Pakistan. The majority of the Memon people around the world follow the Hanafi fiqh of Sunni Islam. The Memon people have cultural similarities with the Khoja, Khat ...
from
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,
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and
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were migrated from
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and settled here, mostly in the aftermath of riots when Pakistan was carved out of
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as the result of Muslim vote; the Muslim population of India voted for their separate homeland, the
Pakistan Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's second-lar ...
. While some of the
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,
Memons The Memon are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group that originated in the Sindh region of Pakistan. The majority of the Memon people around the world follow the Hanafi fiqh of Sunni Islam. The Memon people have cultural similarities with the Khoja, Khat ...
, and Punjabis were settled here before
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, i.e., the
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of
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in 1947. Traditionally
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were associated with trade and retail business but during last two decades they have ascended as an active social and economic front.
Sukkur Sukkur (; ) is a city in the Pakistani province of Sindh along the western bank of the Indus River, directly across from the historic city of Rohri. Sukkur is the third largest city in Sindh after Karachi and Hyderabad, and 14th largest city ...
is noteworthy in Sindh and Pakistan generally for its comparative tolerance towards religious and ethnic minorities. City is a multi-ethnic and has a mix of
Sindhis Sindhis ( sd, سنڌي Perso-Arabic: सिन्धी Devanagari; ) are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group who speak the Sindhi language and are native to the province of Sindh in Pakistan. After the partition of British Indian empire in 1947, man ...
, Punjabis, Brahuis,
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and Pakhtuns.
Sindhis Sindhis ( sd, سنڌي Perso-Arabic: सिन्धी Devanagari; ) are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group who speak the Sindhi language and are native to the province of Sindh in Pakistan. After the partition of British Indian empire in 1947, man ...
are native to the area and speak its various dialects, including, Utradi, Lari, Thari, Dadhki, etc. A large number of Punjabis were attracted to the city after the Indus treaty settlement and are settled around the downtown and chowk Ghantaghar in central part of the city. Most Pakhtuns are distinct and separately living near the railway station and its vicinity. The city therefore has cosmopolitan atmosphere with
multiethnic A multinational state or a multinational union is a sovereign entity that comprises two or more nations or states. This contrasts with a nation state, where a single nation accounts for the bulk of the population. Depending on the definition of ...
and multicultural communities. Following are the demographic indicators of the district.


Demographics

At the time of the 2017 census, Sukkur district had a population of 1,488,372, of which 776,332 were males and 711,882 females. The rural population was 767,566 (51.57%) and urban 720,806 (48.43%). The literacy rate is 54.73%: 65.62% for males and 42.75% for females. The majority religion is Islam, with 96.10% of the population. Hinduism (including those from Scheduled Castes) is practiced by 3.55% of the population. At the time of the 2017 census, 83.63% of the population spoke Sindhi, 9.19%
Urdu Urdu (;"Urdu"
'' Punjabi, 1.39% Saraiki and 1.02%
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as their first language.


List of Dehs

The following is a list of Sukkur District's dehs, organised by taluka: *
City Sukkur Taluka A city is a human settlement of notable size.Goodall, B. (1987) ''The Penguin Dictionary of Human Geography''. London: Penguin.Kuper, A. and Kuper, J., eds (1996) ''The Social Science Encyclopedia''. 2nd edition. London: Routledge. It can be def ...
(1 deh) ** New Sukkur * New Sukkur Taluka (21 dehs) ** Abad Jagir ** Alif Katco ** Anghaho **
Arain Arain (also known as Raeen) are a large Punjabi agricultural tribe with strong political identity and organisation, found mainly in the Pakistani provinces of Punjab and Sindh with a small population in parts of Indian Punjab, Uttar Pradesh ...
** Bagerji ** Belo Bagerji ** Belo Bindi ** Belo Shah Belo ** Belo9 Qadirpur ** Deda ** Dreha ** Farash ** Goseji ** Katcho Mando Dero Dero ** Mubrakpur ** Naseer Abad **
Old Sukkur Old or OLD may refer to: Places *Old, Baranya, Hungary *Old, Northamptonshire, England * Old Street station, a railway and tube station in London (station code OLD) *OLD, IATA code for Old Town Municipal Airport and Seaplane Base, Old Town, Ma ...
** Pacco Bindi Dhareja ** Rehuja ** Saeedabad ** Tanmachani * Pano Aqil Taluka (96 dehs) ** Agro **
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** Arrero ** Baghpai **
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** Baiji Old ** Bakabad ** Belo Abad Malhani ** Belo Bahab **
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** Bohi ** Budh ** Chanjani Chachar ** Chanjani Jatoi ** Chechero ** Dadloi ** Dandh Marhari ** Doghar ** Drib ** Erazi Sadiki ** Farakpur ** Gagni ** Gajaro ** Garkho ** Garwar ** Gharee ** Haleji ** Hasul ** Hingoro **
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** Indharki ** Janaji ** Jhabero **
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** Nangroro ** Naro Amul Hatti ** Naro Hamthar ** Nindapur ** Nirch ** Nouraja New ** Nouraja Old ** Nowlai ** Ochihar ** Pacco Bindi Shahpur ** Pano Aqil ** Pano Ghulam Ali ** Pano KharKhaso ** Panwari Jagir ** Panwari Rayaeti ** Qadirdino Bindi ** Roophar ** Sabni ** Sadhuja ** Salhani ** Sangi Kotai ** Sarai ** Shahpur ** Sorho ** Sugro ** Sultanpur ** Sunder Belo ** Talli **
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** Thikratho **
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Rohri Taluka Rohri Tehsil ( ur, ) is an administrative subdivision (tehsil) of Sukkur District in the Sindh province of Pakistan, the town of Rohri is the capital.Abad ** Abejano ** Abra ** Akbarpur ** Allah Abad ** Arkohar ** Arore ** Begmanji ** Bhiro ** Boraha ** Bundtari ** Chak No. 2 ** Chak No. 3 **
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** Cheel ** Dadah ** Dakhano ** Dalho ** Dhandhi ** Dodanko ** Dring Belo ** Dubarwahan ** Fakirabad ** Gatanwari **
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** Gidraro ** Hamanloi ** Hamanloi Jagir ** Hosho Shaheed ** Ibupota ** Jani Abad ** Jhangro **
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** Kalhori ** Kandhra ** Kandri ** Katcho Ali Wahan **
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** Katohar ** Katper ** Khadhari ** Khahi Jagir ** Khoori ** Kot Mir Yako **
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** Larh Jagir ** Mandodero ** Mangarki ** Mangria ** Mari ** Mari Janullah Shah ** Miani Bagat ** Nabi Shah ** Nandho Kohistan ** Panhwar ** Patni ** Ponath **
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** Saeedabad (Rohri) ** Sangrar ** Seerahi ** Subhanpur ** Tirore ** Trimoh Takar ** Trimoonh ** Umerkas **
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** Ihsan Wari ** Januji ** Kanheja ** Kartar ** Khabar Waro ** Khabariro ** Khabri Bhit ** Khipro ** Khorore ** Khosanjo Kumb **
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** Sanhari ** Sahnaro ** Setharo ** Shadmano ** Shah Nawaz Shah ** Siran Waro ** Soomarji ** Soonharo ** Sunhari Takar ** Tarai ** Thomi ** Tooryoun ** Udhar ** Ukri Takar ** Umerji ** Umerji Kandun ** Veenghko ** Viyari **
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* {{Authority control Districts of Sindh