Mithi (; , ) is a

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and the administrative capital of

Tharparkar District Tharparkar ( Dhatki/; , ), also known as Thar, is a district in Sindh province in Pakistan, headquartered at Mithi. Before Indian independence it was known as the Thar and Parkar (1901⁠–⁠1947) or Eastern Sindh Frontier District (1860⁠– ...

in the

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province of

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. It became the district headquarter of Tharparkar District in 1990, after the area's separation from

Mirpur Khas Mirpur Khas (Sindhi language, Sindhi and ; ''meaning "Town of the most-high Talpur, Mirs"'') is a city in Sindh province, Pakistan. The city was built by Talpur rulers of Mankani branch. According to the 2017 Census of Pakistan, its population w ...

. Mithi is one of the very few cities in Pakistan where

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form a majority. Close to 80% of Mithi's population belongs to the

Hindu Hindus (; ; also known as Sanātanīs) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism, also known by its endonym Sanātana Dharma. Jeffery D. Long (2007), A Vision for Hinduism, IB Tauris, , pp. 35–37 Historically, the term has also be ...

community. Both Hindus and Muslims reportedly live peacefully and there have been no reports of religious intolerance.

Geography

The town is located at 24°74'0N 69°80'0E with an altitude of 28 meters (92 feet). It lies 450 kilometers from

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and is located in a desert area. The geography of Mithi is characterized by its arid landscape, typical of the Thar Desert, which influences the climate, agriculture, and daily life in the town. Water scarcity is a significant issue due to the desert terrain. The region is known for its unique flora and fauna adapted to the harsh desert conditions, as well as for the traditional mud-brick architecture found in the town.

Economy

Mithi is now considered the heart of Tharparkar District with a high level of economic and social activity. It has seen a large increase in development. Significant numbers of people from all over the Tharparkar District have moved to the city. According to the Thar Coal Mining Authority, preparations have been completed for them to start work on the open pit coal mine, which covers over 9,600 square km of

. 175 billion tonnes of coal, the world's 5th largest reserves of coal, are estimated to be available. The project has received financial assistance from China as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Almost 3,000 Chinese technicians and engineers are expected to arrive on site to help locals in running the heavy machinery. Roads, preliminary infrastructure and residential complexes for labourers are under construction.

Education

Thar Institute of Engineering, Science, and Technology, Tharparkar NED University established the Thar Institute of Engineering, Sciences & Technology (TIEST) at Islamkot, in the Sindhi region of Tharparkar Tharparkar (Dhatki language, Dhatki/; , ), also known as Thar, is a district in Sindh province in Pa ...

* Cadet College Mithi * Marvi Technical & Vocational Training Institute Mithi * GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE MITHI * Sadiq Faqir Degree College Mithi * Government Girls Degree College Mithi * Government Elementary College of Education Mithi * Amar Jagdesh Kumar Malani Government High School North Colony Mithi * Government (prov) High school Mithi * Government Girls High School Mithi

Demographics

Population

The population of city in 1998 was 19,697 but according to the

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, the population has risen to 52,376. The population of Mithi tehsil was 239,091 (2023).

Languages

The population of Mithi is over 47,073 as of 2017 Mithi's primary local language is

Dhatki Dhatki (धाटकी; ڍاٽڪي), also known as Dhatti (धाटी; ڍاٽي), Thari (थारी; ٿَري), is a Indo-Aryan Language of the Indo-European language family. It is mainly spoken in Tharparkar and Umerkot districts of Sindh ...

, one of the

Rajasthani languages The Rajasthani languages are a group of Western Indo-Aryan languages, primarily spoken in Rajasthan and Malwa, and adjacent areas of Haryana, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh in India and South Punjab and the adjacent areas of Sindh in Pakistan. ...

of the Indo-Aryan branch of the

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. It is most closely related to

Marwari Marwari may refer to: * anything of, from, or related to the Marwar region of Rajasthan, India, largely in the Thar Desert ** Marwari people, an Indian ethnic group originating in the Marwar region ** Marwari language, the language of the Marwari ...

. Sindhi is also widely understood by the local populace.

Religion

Majority of the population in Mithi belong to the Hindu community, and is one of the few areas of

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which are primarily non-Muslim.

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Kertee Kertee, also known as Kertigarh, is a village in Tharparkar District, Sindh, Pakistan, located south of Mithi city. It was known as Karli Nagar in Gujarati language, Gujarati language. Apart from its historical background, Kertee is also famous ...

Tehsils of Tharparkar District Populated places in Sindh Hinduism in Sindh {{Sindh-geo-stub