Dadu District
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 Dadu is located in the west of Sindh | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Sindh |
| Division | Hyderabad Division |
| Established | 1931; 95 years ago (1931) |
| Founded by | British Raj |
| Headquarters | Dadu |
| Administrative Subdivisions | 04
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| Government | |
| • Type | District Administration |
| • Deputy Commissioner | S Murtaza Ali Shah |
| • Constituensy | NA-227 Dadu-I NA-228 Dadu-II |
| Area | |
| 7,866 km2 (3,037 sq mi) | |
| Population | |
| 1,742,307 | |
| • Density | 221.5/km2 (574/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 439,034 (25.20%) |
| • Rural | 1,303,286 |
| Literacy | |
| • Literacy rate |
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| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (PKT) |
| • Summer (DST) | DSTis not observed |
| ZIP Code | |
| NWD (area) code | 025 |
| ISO 3166 code | PK-SD |
Dadu District (Sindhi:ضلعو دادو,Urdu:ضلع دادو) is adistrict in theSindh Province of Pakistan. With headquarters in the city ofDadu, the district was created in 1931[3][4] by merging Kotri and Mahal Kohistan (laterJamshoro) tehsils fromKarachi District and Mehar, Khairpur Nathan Shah, Dadu, Johi and Sehwan tehsils fromLarkana District.[5]
In 2004, several talukas in the south were split off to create the newJamshoro District.[6] Its boundary touches four districts of Sindh:Jamshoro,Naushahro Feroze,Shaheed Benazirabad andKamber Shahdadkot.[7]
The main languages spoken in Dadu areSindhi,Balochi andUrdu. Some of the popular tourist attractions in the district include theGorakh Hill andManchar Lake.
In 1931, Dadu District was created by the birfucation ofLarkana District.[8]
Pre-Dadu Sub-Divisions
Pre-Sehwan Sub-Divisions
District Dadu has four tehsils, as tabulated below:[9][10]
| Tehsil[11] | Area (km2)[12] | Pop. (2023) | Density (ppl/km2) (2023) | Literacy rate (2023)[13] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dadu Tehsil | 846 | 508,607 | 601.19 | 64.39% |
| Johi Tehsil | 3,509 | 333,179 | 94.95 | 30.25% |
| Khairpur Nathan Shah Tehsil | 2,583 | 379,975 | 147.11 | 43.42% |
| Mehar Tehsil | 928 | 520,559 | 560.95 | 43.05% |
| Name | Population 2023 Census | Population 2017 Census | Population 1998 Census |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dadu Tehsil | 508,607 | 460,481 | 327,972 |
| Johi Tehsil | 333,179 | 294,848 | 207,383 |
| Khairpur Nathan Shah Tehsil | 379,975 | 334,258 | 253,309 |
| Mehar Tehsil | 520,559 | 460,679 | 318,053 |
The District has 14 Circles, 111 Tapa and 351 Dehs.
| 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:[14] | ||
As of the2023 census, Dadu district has 340,471 households and a population of 1,742,320.[15] The district has a sex ratio of 102.95 males to 100 females and a literacy rate of 47.13%: 55.26% for males and 38.70% for females.[1][16] 543,260 (31.18% of the surveyed population) are under 10 years of age.[17] 439,034 (25.20%) live in urban areas.[1]
| Religion | Percent | |||
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| Islam | 99.19% | |||
| Hinduism | 0.64% | |||
| Other or not stated | 0.17% | |||
The majority religion is Islam, with 99.15% of the population. Hinduism (including those from Scheduled Castes) is practiced by 0.64% of the population.[18]
| Religious group | 1941[19]: 51–53 | 2017[20] | 2023[18] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop. | % | Pop. | % | Pop. | % | |
Islam | 231,600 | 86.60% | 1,540,742 | 99.37% | 1,728,209 | 99.15% |
Hinduism | 35,303 | 13.20% | 8,984 | 0.58% | 11,199 | 0.64% |
| Others[a] | 524 | 0.20% | 664 | 0.05% | 2,899 | 0.17% |
| Total Population | 267,427 | 100% | 1,550,390 | 100% | 1,742,307 | 100% |
| Note: 1941 census data is for Dadu, Johi, Kakar and Mehar talukas of Dadu District, which roughly corresponds to contemporary Dadu District. | ||||||
According to the 2023 census, 99% people in the district spokeSindhi as their first language.[21]
The following is a list of Dadu District's 351 dehs, organised by taluka:[24]
| 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 |
The city ofDadu, located in theSindh province ofPakistan, is home to a number of educational institutions. These institutes contribute to the educational development and skill enhancement of the region's population, offering a range of programs from primary to higher education.
TheBenazir Bhutto Shaheed Institute of Management Sciences (BBSIMS) in Dadu is a constituent campus ofSukkur IBA University.[25] Established around2011, it operates under the academic and administrative framework of Sukkur IBA University, a prominent public university recognized by theHigher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.[26][27]
BBSIMS Dadu primarily focuses on providing market-relevant education in fields such as Business Administration (BBA) and Computer Science (BS in CS/IT). The campus aims to make quality higher education accessible to students in the Dadu region, aligning with Sukkur IBA University's broader mission of fostering a skilled workforce and contributing to socio-economic development.[28]
TheMohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Campus Dadu is a constituent college of theUniversity of Sindh,Jamshoro. Established in2011, this campus was founded to provide higher education opportunities at the doorstep of the people of Dadu, particularly for female students.[29]
The campus offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in faculties such as Business Administration, Information Technology, and English. It operates under the academic guidelines and standards set by the main University of Sindh.[30] The University of Sindh is recognized by the HEC of Pakistan.[29]
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), a leading distance learning institution in Pakistan, operates a Model Study Center inDadu. Established in1988, this center provides essential support services to AIOU students, including academic guidance, tutorial support, and examination facilities, enabling individuals to pursue education through flexible learning modes.[31]
TheGovernment Pir Illahi Bux Law College Dadu is a prominent institution for legal education in the region, affiliated with theUniversity of Sindh,Jamshoro.[32] Established onOctober 1, 1995, it offers Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programs (both 3-year and 5-year degrees). The college moved to its new building onMay 21, 2012, enhancing its facilities for legal studies.[32]
TheUstad Bukhari Degree College, Dadu, named after the renowned Sindhi poetUstad Bukhari, is a general degree-awarding college.[33] The college was named in honor ofUstad Bukhari after his death, recognizing his services as a teacher and poet.[34] It offers various undergraduate programs in arts, science, and commerce, catering to the diverse academic needs of students inDadu and surrounding areas. It is generally affiliated with theShaheed Benazir Bhutto University Benazirabad for degree validation.
These are government-run vocational and technical institutes that primarily offer diplomas in commerce (D.Com) and other commercial and business-related fields. GIBCE Dadu plays a role in providing intermediate-level professional education to equip students with practical skills for the job market. They operate under the administrative control of theSindh Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (STEVTA).[35]
Provincial capital:Karachi | ||
| Hyderabad |  | |
| Karachi | ||
| Larkana | ||
| Mirpur Khas | ||
| Shaheed Benazirabad | ||
| Sukkur | ||
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