Sukkur District
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Sukkur district is a district in Sindh Province in Pakistan
. It is divided into 4 administrative strata (tehsils), namely; Sukkur
City, Rohri
, Saleh Pat and Pano Aqil. Among them Sukkur city and new Sukkur are urban
centre while Pano Aqil is famous for having one of largest military cantonment of the country. Rohri is the smallest tehsil of the Sukkur district, both in area and population but is has one of ancient and important railway junction.
According to the 2010 estimations of Pakistan, at least 59.50% of the population of Sukkur district were urban, making it the third-most advanced district in Sindh.
At the time of Pakistan
's independence in 1947, Sukkur district comprised approximately 200,000 inhabitants, mostly engaged in agricultural pursuits and fishing industry. Over time, Sukkur 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. According to official census
of 1998, Sukkur has 908370 inhabitants and density of 175.9 persons per square kilometre. The current estimate (on the basis of 2.88% annual growth) shows that Sukkur population has surpassed 1 million.
Sukkur district is chiefly populated by Muslims, that constitute 96% of the total population, of which, the Sunni form a clear majority, about (80%) and Shias are about 16%. The minorities include: Hindus 3.28% and Christians about 0.51%. Hindus are mostly settled in urban areas and are engaged in the trade and services sectors. Ethnically, Sindhis
share the biggest segment of population in Sukkur and Rohri
city areas(70.50%), followed by Muhajirs
(15.50%); Punjabi
(7.50%); Pashto (2.50%); Seraiki
(1.00%); Baluchi
(1.00)and others (2.00). Baloch
tribes include, Mirani
Rind,Kalyar, Chandio, Gabol, Khoso and Leghari. Others include Indhar
, Ansaris
, Mahars, Syed
, Mughals, Soomro
, Mangrio
, chijjan, Phulpoto, Palh
and many more. There are Memon, Punjabi
and Siraiki sections. Traditionally Memons were associated with trade and retail business but during last two decades they have ascended as an active social and economic front. Soomro
are basically sindhi speaking, peace-minded, open-hearted, associated with law, trade, inforamtion technology, technical, medical, administration, generally in education and social fields; for their development they perform steps ahead day and night.Terhaily family are basically saraiki speaking,and mostly are associated with profession of law, medical and education.
Following are the demographic indicators of the district (including Kashmore Dist) as per the 1998 census of Pakistan:
Religion:
Islam
: 96.13%
Hinduism
: 3.28%
Christianity
: 0.51%
Ahmaddiya: 0.04%
Others: 0.1%
Hindus and Christians are mainly concentrated in the urban areas
Languages:
Sindhi
: 74.07%
Urdu
: 13.82% (mainly concentrated in the urban areas)
Punjabi
:6.63%
Pashto:1.53%
Baluchi
:1.47%
Seraiki
:0.99%
Others:1.49% (mainly Memon and Gujarati)
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. It is divided into 4 administrative strata (tehsils), namely; Sukkur
Sukkur
Sukkur, or Sakharu , formerly Aror and Bakar, is the third largest city of Sindh province, situated on the west bank of Indus River in Pakistan in Sukkur District. However, the word Sakharu in Sindhi means "superior", which the spelling of the city's name in Sindhi suggests is the origin of the...
City, Rohri
Rohri
Rohri is a town of Sukkur District, Sindh province, Pakistan. It is located at 27°40'60N 68°54'0E, on the east bank of the Indus River. Rohri town is the administrative headquarters of Rohri Taluka, a tehsil of Sukkur District with which it forms a metropolitan area...
, Saleh Pat and Pano Aqil. Among them Sukkur city and new Sukkur are urban
Urban area
An urban area is characterized by higher population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding it. Urban areas may be cities, towns or conurbations, but the term is not commonly extended to rural settlements such as villages and hamlets.Urban areas are created and further...
centre while Pano Aqil is famous for having one of largest military cantonment of the country. Rohri is the smallest tehsil of the Sukkur district, both in area and population but is has one of ancient and important railway junction.
Administration
| Tehsils | Population 2010 | Area (km²) | Union councils | Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sukkur Sukkur Taluka Sukkur City Taluka is an administrative subdivision of Sukkur District in the Sindh province of Pakistan, the city of Sukkur is the capital.-Administration:... |
750,000 | 274 | 20 | 50 |
| Rohri Rohri Rohri is a town of Sukkur District, Sindh province, Pakistan. It is located at 27°40'60N 68°54'0E, on the east bank of the Indus River. Rohri town is the administrative headquarters of Rohri Taluka, a tehsil of Sukkur District with which it forms a metropolitan area... |
325,000 | 1319 | 11 | 400 |
| Saleh Pat | 75,000 | 2339 | 03 | 250 |
| Pano Aqil | 350,000 | 1233 | 12 | 450 |
| Total | 1,500,000 | 5165 | 46 | 1150 |
According to the 2010 estimations of Pakistan, at least 59.50% of the population of Sukkur district were urban, making it the third-most advanced district in Sindh.
Demographics
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
's independence in 1947, Sukkur district comprised approximately 200,000 inhabitants, mostly engaged in agricultural pursuits and fishing industry. Over time, Sukkur 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. According to official census
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 1998, Sukkur has 908370 inhabitants and density of 175.9 persons per square kilometre. The current estimate (on the basis of 2.88% annual growth) shows that Sukkur population has surpassed 1 million.
| +Sukkur Population Growth since 1951 | ||||||
| Census year → | 1951 | 1961 | 1972 | 1981 | 1998 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 218,320 | 272,270 | 451,290 | 560,570 | 908,370 | 1,950,000 |
| Annual growth (%) | 2.25 | 4.43 | 2.60 | 2.88 | 10.02 |
Sukkur district is chiefly populated by Muslims, that constitute 96% of the total population, of which, the Sunni form a clear majority, about (80%) and Shias are about 16%. The minorities include: Hindus 3.28% and Christians about 0.51%. Hindus are mostly settled in urban areas and are engaged in the trade and services sectors. Ethnically, Sindhis
Sindhi people
Sindhis are a Sindhi speaking socio-ethnic group of people originating from Sindh, a province Formerly of British India, now in Pakistan. Today Sindhis that live in Pakistan belong to various religious denominations including Islam, Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Christianity...
share the biggest segment of population in Sukkur and Rohri
Rohri
Rohri is a town of Sukkur District, Sindh province, Pakistan. It is located at 27°40'60N 68°54'0E, on the east bank of the Indus River. Rohri town is the administrative headquarters of Rohri Taluka, a tehsil of Sukkur District with which it forms a metropolitan area...
city areas(70.50%), followed by Muhajirs
Muhajir people
Muhajir [literally – migrants] is a term commonly used especially by Pakistanis to describe the Muslim immigrants who chose to settle in Pakistan and shifted their domicile after partition of British India into Pakistan and India. Some had participated in the movement for creation of Pakistan in...
(15.50%); Punjabi
Punjabi language
Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...
(7.50%); Pashto (2.50%); Seraiki
Saraiki language
Saraiki , transliterated as Sirāikī and sometimes spelled Seraiki and Saraiki, is a standardized written language of Pakistan belonging to the Indo-Aryan languages. It is a language spoken in the heart of Pakistan...
(1.00%); Baluchi
Balochi language
Balochi is a Northwestern Iranian language. It is the principal language of the Baloch of Balochistan, Pakistan, eastern Iran and southern Afghanistan. It is also spoken as a second language by some Brahui. It is designated as one of nine official languages of Pakistan.-Vowels:The Balochi vowel...
(1.00)and others (2.00). Baloch
Baloch people
The Baloch or Baluch are an ethnic group that belong to the larger Iranian peoples. Baluch people mainly inhabit the Balochistan region and Sistan and Baluchestan Province in the southeast corner of the Iranian plateau in Western Asia....
tribes include, Mirani
Mirani
Mirani , from the Arabic Amir Mir + -âni , meaning "The Descendants of Mir" or "Amir", is a Sindhi tribe of Baloch origin, settled in Sindh, and Balochistan provinces of Pakistan as well as Tehran, Hormozgān, Kermān, Khūzestān, South Khorasan, Sistan and Baluchestan provinces of Iran...
Rind,Kalyar, Chandio, Gabol, Khoso and Leghari. Others include Indhar
Indher
Indhar is a clan of Bhati Rajputs which migrated from Jaisalmer in India over three hundred years ago. The tribe is now scattered in various parts of Sindh and Bahawalpur. The tribe claims descent from Rai Indhar, who was a Bhati Rajput from Jaisalmer...
, Ansaris
Alawi
The Alawis, also known as Alawites, Nusayris and Ansaris are a prominent mystical and syncretic religious group centred in Syria who are a branch of Shia Islam.-Etymology:...
, Mahars, Syed
Syed
Syed is a masculine given name derived from the title Sayyid, it is not to be confused with the similar looking name Sayid...
, Mughals, Soomro
Soomro
Soomro or Soomra is a Sindhi tribe in Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan, Pakistan.- History and origin :The Soomra Dynasty was established by the Soomro tribe of Sindh. The Soomra ruled Sindh from 750-1351. Following the 985 CE expulsion of the Qarmatian Muslim sect from Iraq and Egypt, the...
, Mangrio
Mangrio
Mangrio ) is a Sindhi Muslim Rajput tribe found in Sindh in Pakistan and Rajasthan in India. Like the Samma and Bhatti, and most other Sindhi Rajputs, they are of Chandravanshi origin....
, chijjan, Phulpoto, Palh
Palh
The Palh are Sindhi tribe in Sindh province of Pakistan. Palh is a Samat tribe.- Distribution :The Palh tribe lives mainly in the Miranpur the village, Kandir Naushahro Feroze District, Palha, Khairpur Nathan Shah, Paat, Dadu District, Kotri, Jamshoro, Ranipur, Kumb, Khairpur, Kandhira, village...
and many more. There are Memon, Punjabi
Punjabi people
The Punjabi people , ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ), also Panjabi people, are an Indo-Aryan group from South Asia. They are the second largest of the many ethnic groups in South Asia. They originate in the Punjab region, which has been been the location of some of the oldest civilizations in the world including, the...
and Siraiki sections. Traditionally Memons were associated with trade and retail business but during last two decades they have ascended as an active social and economic front. Soomro
Soomro
Soomro or Soomra is a Sindhi tribe in Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan, Pakistan.- History and origin :The Soomra Dynasty was established by the Soomro tribe of Sindh. The Soomra ruled Sindh from 750-1351. Following the 985 CE expulsion of the Qarmatian Muslim sect from Iraq and Egypt, the...
are basically sindhi speaking, peace-minded, open-hearted, associated with law, trade, inforamtion technology, technical, medical, administration, generally in education and social fields; for their development they perform steps ahead day and night.Terhaily family are basically saraiki speaking,and mostly are associated with profession of law, medical and education.
Following are the demographic indicators of the district (including Kashmore Dist) as per the 1998 census of Pakistan:
Religion:
Islam
Islam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
: 96.13%
Hinduism
Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...
: 3.28%
Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
: 0.51%
Ahmaddiya: 0.04%
Others: 0.1%
Hindus and Christians are mainly concentrated in the urban areas
Languages:
Sindhi
Sindhi language
Sindhi is the language of the Sindh region of Pakistan that is spoken by the Sindhi people. In India, it is among 22 constitutionally recognized languages, where Sindhis are a sizeable minority. It is spoken by 53,410,910 people in Pakistan, according to the national government's Statistics Division...
: 74.07%
Urdu
Urdu
Urdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
: 13.82% (mainly concentrated in the urban areas)
Punjabi
Punjabi language
Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...
:6.63%
Pashto:1.53%
Baluchi
Balochi language
Balochi is a Northwestern Iranian language. It is the principal language of the Baloch of Balochistan, Pakistan, eastern Iran and southern Afghanistan. It is also spoken as a second language by some Brahui. It is designated as one of nine official languages of Pakistan.-Vowels:The Balochi vowel...
:1.47%
Seraiki
Saraiki language
Saraiki , transliterated as Sirāikī and sometimes spelled Seraiki and Saraiki, is a standardized written language of Pakistan belonging to the Indo-Aryan languages. It is a language spoken in the heart of Pakistan...
:0.99%
Others:1.49% (mainly Memon and Gujarati)