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==History==
==History==
[[File:Sindhri Mango.JPG|alt=Sindhri origination in Mirpur Khas District is among top 10 mango varieties in the world|thumb|[[Sindhri]] origination in '''Mirpur Khas District''' is among the ten leading [[mango varieties]] in the [[world]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Menon|first=Sunita|title=Queen of Mangoes: Sindhri from Pakistan now in UAE|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/dubai/queen-of-mangoes-sindhri-from-pakistan-in-uae|access-date=2019-09-22|website=Khaleej Times}}</ref>|left]]
[[File:Sindhri Mango.JPG|alt=Sindhri origination in Mirpur Khas District is among top 10 mango varieties in the world|thumb|[[Sindhri]] origination in '''Mirpur Khas District''' is among the ten leading [[mango varieties]] in the [[world]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Menon|first=Sunita|title=Queen of Mangoes: Sindhri from Pakistan now in UAE|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/dubai/queen-of-mangoes-sindhri-from-pakistan-in-uae|access-date=2019-09-22|website=Khaleej Times}}</ref>|left]]
After the capture of Sindh by the [[United Kingdom|British]], In 1882 they created [[Tharparkar|Thar and Parkar District]] in Southeastern [[Sindh]] for administrative purposes. In 1906, the district headquarters was moved from [[Princely states of Pakistan|Amarkot]] (now [[Umerkot District|Umerkot]]) to [[Mirpur Khas]]. In 1953, after the creation of [[Pakistan]], some area on the northern side was detached from the original [[Tharparkar District]] and named [[Sanghar District]]. On 31 October 1990 the district was divided into the [[Tharparkar District|Tharparkar]] and Mirpur Khas Districts. In the same year, Mirpur Khas also get the status of divisional headquarter.
After the capture of Sindh by the [[United Kingdom|British]], In 1882 they created [[Tharparkar|Thar and Parkar District]] in Southeastern [[Sindh]] for administrative purposes. In 1906, the district headquarters was moved from [[Princely states of Pakistan|Amarkot]] (now [[Umerkot District|Umerkot]]) to [[Mirpur Khas]]. In 1953, after the creation of [[Pakistan]], some area on the northern side was detached from the original [[Tharparkar District]] and named [[Sanghar District]]. On 31 October 1990 the district was divided into the [[Tharparkar District|Tharparkar]] and Mirpur Khas Districts. In the same year, Mirpur Khas also get the status of divisional headquarter.


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==Demographics==
==Demographics==


At the time of the 2017 census, Mirpur Khas district had 284,647 households and a population of 1,504,440. Mirpur Khas had a sex ratio of 938 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 42.41%: 52.94% for males and 31.22% for females. 434,081 (28.85%) lived in urban areas. 467,853 (31.10%) were under 10 years of age.<ref name="2017census">{{cite web |title=District Wise Results / Tables (Census - 2017) |url=https://www.pbs.gov.pk/census-2017-district-wise |website=www.pbscensus.gov.pk |publisher=[[Pakistan Bureau of Statistics]]}}</ref> In 2023, the district had 313,141 households and a population of 1,681,386.<ref name="2023census">{{cite web |date=2023 |title=TABLE 1 : HOUSEHOLDS, POPULATION, HOUSEHOLD SIZE AND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE |url=https://www.pbs.gov.pk/sites/default/files/population/2023/Sindh.pdf |website=www.pbscensus.gov.pk |publisher=[[Pakistan Bureau of Statistics]]}}</ref>
At the time of the 2017 census, Mirpur Khas had a sex ratio of 938 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 42.41%: 52.94% for males and 31.22% for females. 434,081 (28.85%) lived in urban areas. 467,853 (31.10%) were under 10 years of age.<ref name="2017census">{{cite web |title=District Wise Results / Tables (Census - 2017) |url=https://www.pbs.gov.pk/census-2017-district-wise |website=www.pbscensus.gov.pk |publisher=[[Pakistan Bureau of Statistics]]}}</ref> In 2023, the district had 313,141 households and a population of 1,681,386.<ref name="2023census">{{cite web |date=2023 |title=TABLE 1 : HOUSEHOLDS, POPULATION, HOUSEHOLD SIZE AND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE |url=https://www.pbs.gov.pk/sites/default/files/population/2023/Sindh.pdf |website=www.pbscensus.gov.pk |publisher=[[Pakistan Bureau of Statistics]]}}</ref>


===Religion===
===Religion===
{{bar box
{{bar box
|title=Religions in Mirpur Khas district (2023) <ref name="2023 census">{{cite web|title=District Wise Results / Tables (Census - 2023)|url= https://www.pbs.gov.pk/sites/default/files/population/2023/tables/sindh/dcr/table_9.pdf |website=www.pbscensus.gov.pk|publisher=[[Pakistan Bureau of Statistics]]}}</ref>
|title=Religions in Mirpur Khas district (2017)<ref name="2017census"/>
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|titlebar=#FCD116
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|left1=Religion
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|float=left
|float=left
|bars=
|bars=
{{bar percent|[[Islam]]|green|60.75}}
{{bar percent|[[Islam]]|green|57.99}}
{{bar percent|[[Hinduism in Sindh Province|Hinduism]]|darkorange|38.74}}
{{bar percent|[[Hinduism in Sindh Province|Hinduism]]|darkorange|41.48}}
{{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|0.51}}
{{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|0.53}}
}}
}}


The majority religion is Islam, with 60.75% of the population. Hinduism (including those from Scheduled Castes) is practiced by 38.74% of the population. In rural areas, Muslims and Hindus are in nearly equal numbers.<ref name="2017census" />
The majority religion is Islam, with 57.99% of the population. Hinduism (including those from Scheduled Castes) is practiced by 41.48% of the population. In rural areas, Muslims and Hindus are in nearly equal numbers.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Pakistan Census 2023 |url=https://www.pbs.gov.pk/sites/default/files/population/2023/tables/sindh/dcr/table_9.pdf}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+Population of taluks by religion
|+Population of taluks by religion<ref name=":1" />
!Circle
!Circle
!Muslims
!Muslims
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|-
|-
|[[Digri Tehsil|Digri]]
|[[Digri Tehsil|Digri]]
|style="background:green;color:white" |59.76%
|style="background:green;color:white" |57.4%
|40.13%
|42.36%
|0.11%
|0.24%
|-
|-
|Hussain Bux Mari
|Hussain Bux Mari
|style="background:green;color:white" |61.24%
|style="background:green;color:white" |55.17%
|38.60%
|44.26%
|0.16%
|0.57%
|-
|-
|[[Jhuddo|Jhudo]]
|[[Jhuddo|Jhudo]]
|style="background:green;color:white" |56.68%
|style="background:green;color:white" |55.02%
|42.92%
|44.58%
|0.40%
|0.40%
|-
|-
|[[Kot Ghulam Muhammad Tehsil|Kot Ghulam Muhammad]]
|[[Kot Ghulam Muhammad Tehsil|Kot Ghulam Muhammad]]
|45.37%
|40.53%
| bgcolor="darkorange" |54.51%
| bgcolor="darkorange" |59.32%
|0.12%
|0.15%
|-
|-
|[[Mirpur Khas]]
|[[Mirpur Khas]]
|style="background:green;color:white" |89.04%
|style="background:green;color:white" |90.38%
|9.03%
|8.05%
|1.93%
|1.57%
|-
|-
|Shujabad
|Shujabad
⚫
|49.11%
|style="background:green;color:white" |52.27%
| bgcolor="darkorange" |50.24%
⚫
|47.29%
|0.44%
|0.65%
|-
|-
|[[Sindhri (town)|Sindhri]]
|[[Sindhri (town)|Sindhri]]
|style="background:green;color:white" |57.51%
|style="background:green;color:white" |54.33%
|42.43%
|45.58%
|0.06%
|0.09%
|}
|}


===Language===
===Language===
{{Pie chart
{{Pie chart
|caption = Languages of Mirpur Khas district (2017)
|caption = Languages of Mirpur Khas district (2023)
|label1 = [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]] |value1 = 75.78 |color1 = gold
|label1 = [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]] |value1 = 73.7 |color1 = gold
|label2 = [[Urdu]] |value2 = 12.23 |color2 = crimson
|label2 = [[Urdu]] |value2 = 11.93 |color2 = crimson
|label3 = [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] |value3 = 7.48 |color3 = saddlebrown
|label3 = [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] |value3 = 6.27 |color3 = saddlebrown
|label4 = [[Balochi language|Balochi]] |value4 = 1.25 |color4 = darkblue
|label4 = [[Balochi language|Balochi]] |value4 = 1.65 |color4 = darkblue
|label5 = Others |value5 = 3.26 |color5 = grey
|label5 = [[Hindko]] |value5 = 1.63 |color5 = wheat
|thumb=left}}
|thumb=left|value6=4.82|color6=grey|label6=Others}}


At the time of the 2017 census, 75.78% of the population spoke [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]], 12.23% [[Urdu]], 7.48% [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] and 1.25% [[Balochi language|Balochi]] as their first language.<ref name="2017census" />
At the time of the 2023 census, 73.7% of the population spoke [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]], 11.93% [[Urdu]], 6.27% [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], 1.65% [[Balochi language|Balochi]] and 1.63% [[Hindko]] as their first language.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pakistan Census 2023 |url=https://www.pbs.gov.pk/sites/default/files/population/2023/tables/sindh/dcr/table_11.pdf}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 12:11, 8 August 2024

Mirpur Khas District
ضلع میرپور خاص
ميرپور خاص ضلعو‎
District
Top: Tombs at Chitorri
Bottom: Buddhist stupa at Kahujodaro
Location of Mirpurkhas in Sindh province
Location of Mirpurkhas in Sindh province
Coordinates: 25°33′02″N 069°00′11″E / 25.55056°N 69.00306°E / 25.55056; 69.00306
Country Pakistan
Province Sindh
DivisionMirpur Khas
Established31 October 1990
HeadquartersMirpur Khas
Government
 • TypeDistrict Administration
 • Deputy CommissionerZain Ul Abideen Memon
 • District Police OfficerN/A
 • District Health OfficerN/A
Area
 • Total2,925 km2 (1,129 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)[1]
 • Total1,681,386
 • Density570/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Number of Tehsils7

Mirpur Khas District (Sindhi: ضلعو ميرپورخاص, Template:Lang-ur) is one of the districts in the province of Sindh, Pakistan. Its capital is Mirpur Khas city.[2]

Administrative divisions

The district of Mirpur Khas is sub-divided into 7 tehsils:[3]

History

Sindhri origination in Mirpur Khas District is among top 10 mango varieties in the world
Sindhri origination in Mirpur Khas District is among the ten leading mango varieties in the world[4]

After the capture of Sindh by the British, In 1882 they created Thar and Parkar District in Southeastern Sindh for administrative purposes. In 1906, the district headquarters was moved from Amarkot (now Umerkot) to Mirpur Khas. In 1953, after the creation of Pakistan, some area on the northern side was detached from the original Tharparkar District and named Sanghar District. On 31 October 1990 the district was divided into the Tharparkar and Mirpur Khas Districts. In the same year, Mirpur Khas also get the status of divisional headquarter.

Mirpur Khas District derives its name from the town of Mirpur Khas, founded by Mir Ali Murad Talpur in 1806.

Demographics

At the time of the 2017 census, Mirpur Khas had a sex ratio of 938 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 42.41%: 52.94% for males and 31.22% for females. 434,081 (28.85%) lived in urban areas. 467,853 (31.10%) were under 10 years of age.[5] In 2023, the district had 313,141 households and a population of 1,681,386.[1]

Religion

Religions in Mirpur Khas district (2023) [6]
Religion Percent
Islam
 
 57.99%
Hinduism
 
 41.48%
Other or not stated
 
 0.53%

The majority religion is Islam, with 57.99% of the population. Hinduism (including those from Scheduled Castes) is practiced by 41.48% of the population. In rural areas, Muslims and Hindus are in nearly equal numbers.[7]

Population of taluks by religion[7]
Circle Muslims Hindus Others
Digri 57.4% 42.36% 0.24%
Hussain Bux Mari 55.17% 44.26% 0.57%
Jhudo 55.02% 44.58% 0.40%
Kot Ghulam Muhammad 40.53% 59.32% 0.15%
Mirpur Khas 90.38% 8.05% 1.57%
Shujabad 49.11% 50.24% 0.65%
Sindhri 54.33% 45.58% 0.09%

Language

Languages of Mirpur Khas district (2023)

  Sindhi (73.7%)
  Urdu (11.93%)
  Punjabi (6.27%)
  Balochi (1.65%)
  Hindko (1.63%)
  Others (4.82%)

At the time of the 2023 census, 73.7% of the population spoke Sindhi, 11.93% Urdu, 6.27% Punjabi, 1.65% Balochi and 1.63% Hindko as their first language.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "TABLE 1 : HOUSEHOLDS, POPULATION, HOUSEHOLD SIZE AND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE" (PDF). www.pbscensus.gov.pk. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. 2023.
  2. ^ "Sindh Province: 7 Districts of Sindh (2015) including Mirpur Khas District" (PDF). Election Commission of Pakistan website. 3 September 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 November 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  3. ^ Correspondent, The Newspaper's (13 December 2012). "New taluka in Mirpurkhas notified". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 16 January 2024. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ Menon, Sunita. "Queen of Mangoes: Sindhri from Pakistan now in UAE". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  5. ^ "District Wise Results / Tables (Census - 2017)". www.pbscensus.gov.pk. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
  6. ^ "District Wise Results / Tables (Census - 2023)" (PDF). www.pbscensus.gov.pk. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
  7. ^ a b "Pakistan Census 2023" (PDF).
  8. ^ "Pakistan Census 2023" (PDF).


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