Dadu District

Dadu District (, ) is a district in the Kohistan Region of the Sindh Province of Pakistan. With headquarters in the city of Dadu. Some northern part of Dadu falls into the Uttrad Region (Northern Sindh Region) while the rest is part of Kohistan Region the district was created in 1931 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.

In 2004, several talukas in the south were split off to create the new Jamshoro District. Its boundary touches four districts of Sindh: Jamshoro, Naushahro Feroze, Shaheed Benazirabad and Kamber Shahdadkot.

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.

History In 1931, Dadu District was created by the birfucation of Larkana District.

Pre-Dadu Sub-Divisions

Dadu Taluka. Kakar Taluka. (Khairpur Nathan Shah) Mehar Taluka. Johi Taluka.

Pre-Sehwan Sub-Divisions

Sehwan Taluka. Kotri Taluka. Mahal Kohistan Taluka.

Tehsils District Dadu has four tehsils, as tabulated below: TehsilDivisions/Districts of Pakistan Note: Although divisions as an administrative structure has been abolished, the election commission of Pakistan still groups districts under the division namesArea (km2)Pop. (2023)Density (ppl/km2)

(2023)Literacy rate (2023)Dadu Tehsil846508,607601.1964.39%Johi Tehsil3,509333,17994.9530.25%Khairpur Nathan Shah Tehsil2,583379,975147.1143.42%Mehar Tehsil928520,559560.9543.05% +NamePopulation 2023 CensusPopulation 2017 CensusPopulation 1998 CensusDadu Tehsil508,607460,481327,972Johi Tehsil333,179294,848207,383Khairpur Nathan Shah Tehsil379,975334,258253,309Mehar Tehsil520,559460,679318,053 The District has 14 Circles, 111 Tapa and 351 Dehs.

Demographics

As of the 2023 census, Dadu district has 340,471 households and a population of 1,742,320. 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. 543,260 (31.18% of the surveyed population) are under 10 years of age. 439,034 (25.20%) live in urban areas.

Religion

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.

+Religion in contemporary Dadu DistrictReligiousgroup194120172023Islam 231,60086.60%1,540,74299.37%1,728,20999.15%Hinduism 35,30313.20%8,9840.58%11,1990.64%Others 5240.20%6640.05%2,8990.17% Total Population 267,427 100% 1,550,390 100% 1,742,307 100%

Language

According to the 2023 census, 99% people in the district spoke Sindhi as their first language.

Places of interest Gorakh Hill - Hill station and the highest point in Sindh. Manchar Lake - Largest fresh water lake in Pakistan. 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: Dadu (67 dehs)Johi (110 dehs)Khairpur Nathan Shah (94 dehs)Mehar (80 dehs)AminianiAbadAbad JagirAbad-1BadaniAllah Yar DeroAhori JagirAbad-11BaghbanAngiAhori RayatiAnbarBakhraniAroniAkhir NariBachi JagirBelo ChoiArraroBahadurpurBachi RayetiBhandBaghariBaidBaledaiButh MalhoBahwalpurBaledera JagirBalkoButhiBakhar ShaheedBaledera RayatiBand GarhiChanrath JagirBeer BughioBanbhinyoonBelo BhortiChanrath RayaetiBhashim FaqeerBawanBelo Sona BindiChoiBhlali ShahBego deroBettoDaduBueerBhagnaBhand MariDawichhButhiBhangarBhorti-11Dhoro DamrioChakar KotBori no. 1BhuttoDuaboChannaBori no. 2Bisharat katchriDubi jagirChinniBorririBothroDubi RayetiCookraniBuggButt SeraiGhalloDabhariBurrira JagirCharoJakhpariDara MachhiBurrira RayatiChhaloJuberjiDauboButtraDadh BaraniJungDhonkChhandanDadharKalhoraDin PanahChija pur JagirDakhaniKandiDohari KunariChija pur rayatiDurboKatcho ChanrathDrigh BalaChow KhandiFaridabadKatcho KhareroDrigh HenthiDangarFaridabad BaraniKatcho NasraniFhero DeroDhinganoGahi MaheasrKatcho PumbiGahi CharoDogarGanja ThorhaKatcho Purano DeroGaji KhanDrib ToolanGarkanKatcho RapGhahaDur MohammadGhari JageerKatcho SitaGorandiFateh PurGhari rayetiKeenjharHairo KhanFekhiratoGoongoKhariroHaji KhanGabarijiGul Mohd WahKhasa chandiaHali JoGachalGunheroKheroHassnaniGadhiHumbarKhudabad JagirJalabGharoKamalpurKhudabad RayaetiJampur LandkiGhija pur JagirKamangarKhushikJampur PanwarkiGhija pur rayatiKandhraKoorpurJhalkoGozoKario Qasim ShahMakhdoom SahibJohiIsso MachiKaseeroMalkaniKathya BaraniIsso Narejo JagirKawanjhroMarkhpurKeti NaiIsso narejo RayatiKeriroMarviKhan WahJakhiroKhondiMoundarKhandhaniKakarKinaro KakolNasraniKharachKande chukhiKolachiNaulakhoKhatKario Ghulam-ullahKothi KhokharNoorjaKhooh ManoKario Mitho Zangejo JagirKothi SodhariPacco SitaKoor KalanKario Mitho Zangejo RayatiKundanPalhaKoor PhajoKhadharLakhyariPatKoorja MikkKhairpur JagirLaloo GhariPhakaKot BajoKhanbhan NanginLanghanoPiperpanjanLalharKhanpurLitanPipriLandho DeroKhariro kinaroMagsiPir gunioLohriKhat LashikarMangwaniPir Tarho JagirMachokoKhathriManjanPir Tarho RayetiMain-Ji-KandiKhurbi No. 1Mojhar BaraniPumbiMakhan BeloKhurbi No. 2Mureed LakhiarPurano DeroMalhar BaraniKooh MisriNariRapMalko JagirKoor budhoNasoiSamheenMasoo DeroKoor HussainNathShahaniMir WahKurkut JagirNaun GothSialMirani MchhiKurkut rayatiNeerahSidhwahMothriLadho DeroPat KandiSonnhion jagirMureed DeroMado JagirPatejiSoonhion RayetiNai TakiMado RayatiPeroz ShahSutcharoNaichkiMahaPipriTagaNaliMakhi ServeyPoarchoWarayasoNaushahroMakhi UnsurveyRadhanNoonariMalam No. 1Rap NariNooroMalam No. 2Reo KatchoPahoreMariRojhanPaiMir MohammadRoniPat Gul MohammadMiro KalhoroSadhar AliwalPat KhanhariPaiSaeedpurPat Suleman-1Pai jahoSeriPat Suleman-2PusiaShah PanjoPat Suleman-3Qamber JagirThariri MuhabatPat Suleman-4Qamber RayatiUmederoPatro-1QomicharoUsteloPatro-2RahujaWah GahiPatro-3RapWaryasoPeer DohariRap KainchiPhadakRedhi ServeyPhulji jagirRedhi UnserveyPhulji RatiSalari No. 1Pir Gaji ShahSalari No. 2PothoSalari No. 3QasboSalari No. 4Qubo Qalandar-1Salari No. 5Qubo Qalandar-2Seer AbadRajo DeroSheeh werhoSakaroSukhapurSakir Hali JoThalhoSaranjhariVaijiSawaroWasaiShah HassanShahdmanShahmorioShori JagirSole JagirSuk NaiThariri Jado ShaheedThullTok QasimToreToriTori-1Tori-2Vigji JgirVigji RatiWahi Pandhi

Education Institutes

Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Institute of Management Sciences (BBSIMS), Dadu The Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Institute of Management Sciences (BBSIMS) in Dadu is a constituent campus of Sukkur IBA University. Established around 2011, it operates under the academic and administrative framework of Sukkur IBA University, a prominent public university recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.

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.

Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Campus Dadu, University of Sindh The Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Campus Dadu is a constituent college of the University of Sindh, Jamshoro. Established in 2011, this campus was founded to provide higher education opportunities at the doorstep of the people of Dadu, particularly for female students.

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. The University of Sindh is recognized by the HEC of Pakistan.

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Dadu Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), a leading distance learning institution in Pakistan, operates a Model Study Center in Dadu. Established in 1988, 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.

Government Pir Illahi Bux Law College Dadu The Government Pir Illahi Bux Law College Dadu is a prominent institution for legal education in the region, affiliated with the University of Sindh, Jamshoro. Established on October 1, 1995, it offers Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programs (both 3-year and 5-year degrees). The college moved to its new building on May 21, 2012, enhancing its facilities for legal studies.

Ustad Bukhari Degree College, Dadu The Ustad Bukhari Degree College, Dadu, named after the renowned Sindhi poet Ustad Bukhari, is a general degree-awarding college. The college was named in honor of Ustad Bukhari after his death, recognizing his services as a teacher and poet. It offers various undergraduate programs in arts, science, and commerce, catering to the diverse academic needs of students in Dadu and surrounding areas. It is generally affiliated with the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Benazirabad for degree validation.

Government Institutes of Business & Commercial Education (GIBCE), Dadu 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 the Sindh Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (STEVTA).

Schools

OPF Public School Dadu: Established in September 1987, this school provides quality education and was one of the first English-medium schools in Dadu, primarily serving children of overseas Pakistanis. Various Government Colleges and Higher Secondary Schools: Offering intermediate (F.A., F.Sc., I.Com) and some bachelor's level education. Numerous Primary, Middle, and Secondary Schools: Both public and private schools form the foundation of the education system in Dadu city and its surrounding areas.

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