Dadu District
Dadu District (Sindhi: ضلعو دادو), (Urdu: ضلع دادو) is a district of Sindh Province, Pakistan. With headquarters the city of Dadu, the district was created in 1931[2][3] by merging Kotri and Mahal Kohistan (later Jamshoro) tehsils from Karachi District and Mehar, Khairpur Nathan Shah, Dadu, Johi and Sehwan tehsils from Larkana District.[4] In 2004, several talukas in the south were split off to create the new Jamshoro District.[5] Its boundary touches with four districts of Sindh i.e. Jamshoro, Naushahro Feroze, Shaheed Benazirabad and Kamber Shahdadkot.[6]
Dadu District
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Dadu is located in the west of Sindh | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| Division | Hyderabad |
| Established | 1931 |
| Founded by | British government |
| Headquarters | Dadu |
| Government | |
| • Type | District Administration |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Syed Murtaza Ali Shah |
| • District Police Officer | N/A |
| • District Health Officer | N/A |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7,866 km2 (3,037 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,742,320 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Area code | 025 |
| Number of Tehsils | 4 |
The main languages spoken in Dadu are Sindhi, Balochi and Urdu. Some of the popular tourist attractions in the district include the Gorakh Hill and Manchar Lake.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 295,402 | — |
| 1961 | 342,939 | +1.50% |
| 1972 | 556,669 | +4.50% |
| 1981 | 705,669 | +2.67% |
| 1998 | 1,106,717 | +2.68% |
| 2017 | 1,550,390 | +1.79% |
| 2023 | 1,742,320 | +1.96% |
| Sources:[7] | ||
At the time of the 2017 census, Dadu district had 284,263 households and a population of 1,550,390. Dadu had a sex ratio of 948 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 47.26%: 57.92% for males and 36.02% for females. 383,406 (24.72%) lived in urban areas. 496,175 (32.00%) were under 10 years of age.[8] In 2023, the district had 340,665 households and a population of 1,742,320.[1]
| Religion | Population (1941)[9]: 51–53 | Percentage (1941) | Population (2017)[8] | Percentage (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islam | 231,600 | 86.60% | 1,540,742 | 99.37% |
| Hinduism | 35,303 | 13.20% | 8,984 | 0.58% |
| Others [lower-alpha 2] | 524 | 0.20% | 664 | 0.05% |
| Total Population | 267,427 | 100% | 1,550,390 | 100% |
The majority religion is Islam, with 99.37% of the population. Hinduism (including those from Scheduled Castes) is practiced by 0.58% of the population. Sindhi was the predominant language, spoken by 97.84% of the population.[8]
Tehsils
District Dadu has four tehsils, as tabulated below,:[10][11]
| Name | Population
1998 Census |
Population
2017 Census |
Number of
Union Councils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dadu Tehsil | 327,972 | 460,481 | 15 |
| Johi Tehsil | 207,383 | 294,848 | 10 |
| Khairpur Nathan Shah | 253,309 | 334,258 | 12 |
| Mehar Tehsil | 318,053 | 460,679 | 15 |
The District has 14 Circles, 111 Tapa and 351 Dehs.
Places of interest
- Gorakh Hill - Hill station and the highest point in Sindh.[12]
- Manchar Lake - Largest fresh water lake in Pakistan.[13]
- Jamia Mosque (Khudabad) - the oldest mosques in Dadu
- Yar Muhammad Kalhoro Tomb
- Ghazi Shah Mound
- Ancient graves in Wahi Pandhi
- Ali Murad Mound
- Ancient Rock Carvings of Sindh
- Thul Hairo Khan
- Nai Gaj
- Nai Gaj Dam
- Necropolis of Mian Nasir Muhammad Kalhoro
- Cemetery of Mir Allahyar Talpur
- Shiva Mandir Johi
List of Dehs
The following is a list of Dadu District's 351 dehs, organised by taluka:[14]
| Dadu (67 dehs) | Johi (110 dehs) | Khairpur Nathan Shah (94 dehs) | Mehar (80 dehs) |
| Aminiani | Abad | Abad Jagir | Abad-1 |
| Badani | Allah Yar Dero | Ahori Jagir | Abad-11 |
| Baghban | Angi | Ahori Rayati | Anbar |
| Bakhrani | Aroni | Akhir Nari | Bachi Jagir |
| Belo Choi | Arraro | Bahadurpur | Bachi Rayeti |
| Bhand | Baghari | Baid | Baledai |
| Buth Malho | Bahwalpur | Baledera Jagir | Balko |
| Buthi | Bakhar Shaheed | Baledera Rayati | Band Garhi |
| Chanrath Jagir | Beer Bughio | Banbhinyoon | Belo Bhorti |
| Chanrath Rayaeti | Bhashim Faqeer | Bawan | Belo Sona Bindi |
| Choi | Bhlali Shah | Bego dero | Betto |
| Dadu | Bueer | Bhagna | Bhand Mari |
| Dawichh | Buthi | Bhangar | Bhorti-11 |
| Dhoro Damrio | Chakar Kot | Bori no. 1 | Bhutto |
| Duabo | Channa | Bori no. 2 | Bisharat katchri |
| Dubi jagir | Chinni | Borriri | Bothro |
| Dubi Rayeti | Cookrani | Bugg | Butt Serai |
| Ghallo | Dabhari | Burrira Jagir | Charo |
| Jakhpari | Dara Machhi | Burrira Rayati | Chhalo |
| Juberji | Daubo | Buttra | Dadh Barani |
| Jung | Dhonk | Chhandan | Dadhar |
| Kalhora | Din Panah | Chija pur Jagir | Dakhani |
| Kandi | Dohari Kunari | Chija pur rayati | Durbo |
| Katcho Chanrath | Drigh Bala | Chow Khandi | Faridabad |
| Katcho Kharero | Drigh Henthi | Dangar | Faridabad Barani |
| Katcho Nasrani | Fhero Dero | Dhingano | Gahi Maheasr |
| Katcho Pumbi | Gahi Charo | Dogar | Ganja Thorha |
| Katcho Purano Dero | Gaji Khan | Drib Toolan | Garkan |
| Katcho Rap | Ghaha | Dur Mohammad | Ghari Jageer |
| Katcho Sita | Gorandi | Fateh Pur | Ghari rayeti |
| Keenjhar | Hairo Khan | Fekhirato | Goongo |
| Khariro | Haji Khan | Gabariji | Gul Mohd Wah |
| Khasa chandia | Hali Jo | Gachal | Gunhero |
| Khero | Hassnani | Gadhi | Humbar |
| Khudabad Jagir | Jalab | Gharo | Kamalpur |
| Khudabad Rayaeti | Jampur Landki | Ghija pur Jagir | Kamangar |
| Khushik | Jampur Panwarki | Ghija pur rayati | Kandhra |
| Koorpur | Jhalko | Gozo | Kario Qasim Shah |
| Makhdoom Sahib | Johi | Isso Machi | Kaseero |
| Malkani | Kathya Barani | Isso Narejo Jagir | Kawanjhro |
| Markhpur | Keti Nai | Isso narejo Rayati | Keriro |
| Marvi | Khan Wah | Jakhiro | Khondi |
| Moundar | Khandhani | Kakar | Kinaro Kakol |
| Nasrani | Kharach | Kande chukhi | Kolachi |
| Naulakho | Khat | Kario Ghulam-ullah | Kothi Khokhar |
| Noorja | Khooh Mano | Kario Mitho Zangejo Jagir | Kothi Sodhari |
| Pacco Sita | Koor Kalan | Kario Mitho Zangejo Rayati | Kundan |
| Palha | Koor Phajo | Khadhar | Lakhyari |
| Pat | Koorja Mikk | Khairpur Jagir | Laloo Ghari |
| Phaka | Kot Bajo | Khanbhan Nangin | Langhano |
| Piperpanjan | Lalhar | Khanpur | Litan |
| Pipri | Landho Dero | Khariro kinaro | Magsi |
| Pir gunio | Lohri | Khat Lashikar | Mangwani |
| Pir Tarho Jagir | Machoko | Khathri | Manjan |
| Pir Tarho Rayeti | Main-Ji-Kandi | Khurbi No. 1 | Mojhar Barani |
| Pumbi | Makhan Belo | Khurbi No. 2 | Mureed Lakhiar |
| Purano Dero | Malhar Barani | Kooh Misri | Nari |
| Rap | Malko Jagir | Koor budho | Nasoi |
| Samheen | Masoo Dero | Koor Hussain | Nath |
| Shahani | Mir Wah | Kurkut Jagir | Naun Goth |
| Sial | Mirani Mchhi | Kurkut rayati | Neerah |
| Sidhwah | Mothri | Ladho Dero | Pat Kandi |
| Sonnhion jagir | Mureed Dero | Mado Jagir | Pateji |
| Soonhion Rayeti | Nai Taki | Mado Rayati | Peroz Shah |
| Sutcharo | Naichki | Maha | Pipri |
| Taga | Nali | Makhi Servey | Poarcho |
| Warayaso | Naushahro | Makhi Unsurvey | Radhan |
| Noonari | Malam No. 1 | Rap Nari | |
| Nooro | Malam No. 2 | Reo Katcho | |
| Pahore | Mari | Rojhan | |
| Pai | Mir Mohammad | Roni | |
| Pat Gul Mohammad | Miro Kalhoro | Sadhar Aliwal | |
| Pat Khanhari | Pai | Saeedpur | |
| Pat Suleman-1 | Pai jaho | Seri | |
| Pat Suleman-2 | Pusia | Shah Panjo | |
| Pat Suleman-3 | Qamber Jagir | Thariri Muhabat | |
| Pat Suleman-4 | Qamber Rayati | Umedero | |
| Patro-1 | Qomicharo | Ustelo | |
| Patro-2 | Rahuja | Wah Gahi | |
| Patro-3 | Rap | Waryaso | |
| Peer Dohari | Rap Kainchi | ||
| Phadak | Redhi Servey | ||
| Phulji jagir | Redhi Unservey | ||
| Phulji Rati | Salari No. 1 | ||
| Pir Gaji Shah | Salari No. 2 | ||
| Potho | Salari No. 3 | ||
| Qasbo | Salari No. 4 | ||
| Qubo Qalandar-1 | Salari No. 5 | ||
| Qubo Qalandar-2 | Seer Abad | ||
| Rajo Dero | Sheeh werho | ||
| Sakaro | Sukhapur | ||
| Sakir Hali Jo | Thalho | ||
| Saranjhari | Vaiji | ||
| Sawaro | Wasai | ||
| Shah Hassan | |||
| Shahdman | |||
| Shahmorio | |||
| Shori Jagir | |||
| Sole Jagir | |||
| Suk Nai | |||
| Thariri Jado Shaheed | |||
| Thull | |||
| Tok Qasim | |||
| Tore | |||
| Tori | |||
| Tori-1 | |||
| Tori-2 | |||
| Vigji Jgir | |||
| Vigji Rati | |||
| Wahi Pandhi |
Notes
- Dadu, Johi, Kakar and Mehar talukas of Dadu district
- Including Jainism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Sikhism, Christianity, Ad-Dharmis, or not stated
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