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The Profile of

District Kamber Shahdadkot

Sindh Pakistan

Compiled by

Sheikh Javed Ali Sindhi Sheikh Javed Ali Sindhi Sheikh Javed Ali Sindhi Sheikh Javed Ali Sindhi

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Compiled by

Saroh Social Development Organization Shahdadkot

Saroh Office, Near Scientific Public School,

Railway Station Road, Shahdadkot,

District Kamber-Shahdadkot, Sindh, Pakistan- 77300

Ph: +92-74-4012896, Cell: +92-3337505896

E-mail: org.saroh@gmail.com

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Profile of Kamber Shahdadkot District, Sindh.... IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction

Official Name of the DistrictOfficial Name of the DistrictOfficial Name of the DistrictOfficial Name of the District Kamber Shahdadkot

Creation of the DistrictCreation of the DistrictCreation of the DistrictCreation of the District Under the Notification of 1/18/93 Rev-1 (IV) 1087 dated 24th Dec 2004

District HeadquarterDistrict HeadquarterDistrict HeadquarterDistrict Headquarter Kamber City (Population range of this place is 50,000-100,000)

LocationLocationLocationLocation Kamber Shahdadkot is situated in North Western Extremity of Sind

CoordinatesCoordinatesCoordinatesCoordinates 27 19’ and 27 52’ North Latitude 67 14’ and 68 28’ East Longitude

ElevationElevationElevationElevation 154 ft / 47 m

Geographical AreaGeographical AreaGeographical AreaGeographical Area 14, 53, 383 Acres

PopulationPopulationPopulationPopulation 11, 82,554 Souls (Urban 18% & Rural 82%)

Total Number of VillagesTotal Number of VillagesTotal Number of VillagesTotal Number of Villages 1226 Villages affected by Indus River Floods in 2010

Average Household SizeAverage Household SizeAverage Household SizeAverage Household Size 6 to 7

Religious Affiliation Religious Affiliation Religious Affiliation Religious Affiliation Muslims, Hindus, Christians & Sikhs

Ethnic Composition/ GroupsEthnic Composition/ GroupsEthnic Composition/ GroupsEthnic Composition/ Groups Sindhi, Baloch, Siraiki, Brahui, Punjabi and others

Main Languages Main Languages Main Languages Main Languages Sindhi, Balochi, Siraiki, Brahui, Punjabi, Urdu, English, Pakhto & Bhili

District District District District Literacy Rate Literacy Rate Literacy Rate Literacy Rate NER 39% and PTR 50.4% (Larkana NER 46% and PTR 36.5%

Writing SystemWriting SystemWriting SystemWriting System Sindhi, Urdu, Arabic, Persian & English

OccupationsOccupationsOccupationsOccupations Agriculture, Livestock Raring, Small Business and Government Jobs

Average Life ExpectancyAverage Life ExpectancyAverage Life ExpectancyAverage Life Expectancy 65 Years (2011 estimated)

Important Tribes & CastesImportant Tribes & CastesImportant Tribes & CastesImportant Tribes & Castes kra 1) Chandia 2) Magsi 3) Khuhawar 4) Hakra 5) Soomra 6) Tunia 7) Abra 8) Isran

9) Rashidi 10) Syed 11) Gopang 12) Burira 13) Lakha 14) Sheikh 15) Silra 16)

Panhwar 17) Sangi 18) Bhutta 19) Pirzada 20) Kalhora 21) Channa 22) Buledi 23)

Rind 24) Mastoi 25) Jamali 26) Mugheri 27) Rahuja 28) Patooja 29) Masan 30)

Jagirani 31) Lashari 32) Metla 33) Brohi 34) Shar 35) Bhada 36) Ahir 37) Kartia

38) Mirjat 39) Jat 40) Mirani 41) Mir Bahar 42) Mallah 43) Pathan/Sindhi 44) Sial

45) Depar 46) Ghanghera 47) Lakher 48) Kori 49) Memon 50) Khushik 51)

Mughal/Sindhi 52) Chhajra 53) Joya 54) Qazi 55) Khosa 56) Wagan 57) Khaskheli

58) Shabrani 59) Chhuta 60) Gaincha 61) Bareecha/Barija 62) Bukeja 63) Koreja

64) Mahar 65) Qureshi 66) Siddiqui 67) Farooqui 68) Alvi 69) Abbassi 70)

Ahmedi 71) Juneja 72) Naitch 73) Gorar 74) Jokhia 75) Ansari 76) Lorar 77) Jaj

78) Leghari 79) Supra 80) Hullia 81) Jatoi 82) Bhanger 83) Aacha 84) Dewera 85)

Khoohara 86) Nangraj 87) Boohar 88) Kalwar 89) Chinjni 90) Hindu 91) Wadha

92) Hasula 93) Sangah 94) Kandhira 95) Sethaar 96) Budh 97) Lodra 98) Moriya

99) Chacha 100) Mangriya 101) Phulpota 102) Mangi 103) Hajam 104) Dakhan

105) Kumbhar 106) Sonara 107) Dahot 108) Kalaal 109) Gilaal 110) Lakhtia 111)

Virkh 112) Deedar 113) Mangan 114) Chawera 115) Dhakan 116) Malana 117)

Kamboh 118) Khokhar 119) Mahesar 120) Karira 121) Dombki 122) Ratar 123)

Jhinjh 124) Jhinjhan 125) Jakhera 126) Chhalgiri 127) Khuwaja 128) Khoja 129)

Jarwar 130) Sohu 131) Solangi/ Machhi 132) Qutria 133) Jhurir 134) Chodhia

135) Suhag 136) Lao 137) Katper 138) Markhand 139) Khand 140) Kharal 141)

Awan 142) Ganwas 143) Khatyan 144) Ghaibana 145) Malhani 146) Larik 147)

Samma 148) Saand 149) Bughia 150) Pechooha 151) Kachhi 152) Langah 153)

Sakhani 154) Shahani 155) Bhatti 156) Mirzani 157) Balhar 158) Dera/ Deera

159) Chaki 160) Lohar 161) Wahoocha 162) Chan 163) Paraang 164) Malhoo

165) Teevina 166) Jalbani 167) Hisbani 168) Hisbani 169) Thathani 170) Daakan

171) Eri 172) Gogani 173) Seendhur 174) Gadra 175) Jhore 176) Lak 177) Talpur

178) Gujjer 179) Janwiri 180) Harijan 181) Kanyal 182) Seeanch 183) Ladhani

184) Lora 185) Bozdar 186) Marri 187) Wakka 188) Nangrani 189) Bhurigri 190)

Kharani 191) Mangneja 192) Radhani 193) Sodhar 194) Thahim 195) Dangar 196)

Chishti 197) Palal 198) Kanga 199) Bhaagat 200) Bojani 201) Dinari 202) Dashtak

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203) Unar 204) Lanjaar 205) Bahlim 206) Jakhra 207) Gorgeje 208) Saria 209)

Phul 210) Dawachh 211) Ghaloo 212) Bhand 213) Roonjha 214) Roonghya 215)

Pandhi 216) Dootia 217) Dahani 218) Chanwli 219) Harha 220) Manganhar 221)

Mirali 222) Mirasi 223) Bhil 224) Bagri 225) Baleshahi 226) Qadri 227) Kurk 228)

Sameja 229) Daya 230) Khati 231) Jhatial 232) Klalani 233) Gola 234) Jogi 235)

Maka 236 Buk/ Book 237) Ghuleja 238) Reti 239) Maklani 240) Aliwal 241) Laar

242) Gadahi 243) Rid 244) Zangeja 245) Mekan 246) Rajput 247) Bohiya 248)

Khanzada 249) Abra 250) Umrani 251) Ode 252) Khera 253) Mena 254) Tanwri

255) Detha 256) Pahore 257) Chhatani 258) Noonari 259) Guramani 260)

Kohiyar 261) Odhana 262) Jhandeel 263) Dhamraha 264) Burdi 265) Khichi 266)

Sanghroo 267) Mangwani 268) Babar 269) Choliyani 270) Budh 271) Lahori 272)

Mochi 273) Qureshi 274) Ghota 275) Rajper 276) Kaleri 277) Jakhrani 278)

Khemtia and 279) Sandila.

Major CitieMajor CitieMajor CitieMajor Cities & Townss & Townss & Townss & Towns 4) 1) Kamber 2) Shahdadkot 3) Miro Khan 4) Qubo Saeed Khan 5) Sijawal Junejo 6)

Warah 7) Nasirabad 8) Mena 9) Chakiyani 10) Ghogharo 11) Dost Ali 13)

Gahibidero 14) Ber Sharif 15) Ghathar 16) Chhajra 17) Kot Ghulam Shah 18)

Raunti 19) Pakho 20) Khairpur Juso 21) Buthi 22) Bahram 23) Hakim Shah 24)

Bharmi 25) Karira 26) Kachi Pul 27) Imam Bux Jamali 28) Umed Ali Junejo 29)

Muhammad Khan Bhutto 30) Aitbar Khan Chandio 31) Joya 32) Rais Bhanbho

Khan Chandio 33) Mahi Makol 34) Lashkri Khan Chandio 35) Purano Tharo 36)

Shahpur 37) Eso Kalhoro 38) Khahi Meenhon 39) Garhi Kher Muhammad Kartio

40) Drigh Soomar Chandio 41) Noor Muhammad Sheikh 42) Naurang 43) Koor

Suleman 44) Hullia 45) Bhawanda Lakha 46) Ahir 47) Dinar Buriro 48) Mirpur

Buriro 49) Zar 50) Shah Wasayo 51) Sanjer Bhatti 52) Dhing 53) Shaho Jamali

54) Mian Shahal Muhammad Kalhoro 55) Sarang Khuhawar & 56) Silra.

Famous World HeritageFamous World HeritageFamous World HeritageFamous World Heritage Mohenjo-Daro, the Capital of Indus Valle Mohenjodaro, the Capital of Indus

Valley Civilization (2300 B-1650 B.C) or the Mound of the Dead, is an

archeological site situated in the province of Sindh, Pakistan. Built around 2600

BC, it was one of the largest settlements of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization,

and one of the world's earliest major urban settlements, existing at the same time

as the civilizations of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Crete. Mohenjodaro was

abandoned in the 19th century BC, and was not rediscovered until 1922.

Significant excavation has since been conducted at the site of the city, which was

designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.

The site of Mohenjo-daro also holds the record for the highest reliably-measured

temperature ever recorded on the continent of Eurasia, 53.5°C (128.3°F) on May

26, 2010. Mohenjodaro is located in the Larkana District of Sindh, Pakistan, on a

Pleistocene ridge in the middle of the flood plain of the Indus River Valley,

around 28 kilometres (17 mi) from the town of Larkana. The ridge was

prominent during the time of the Indus Valley Civilization, allowing the city to

stand above the surrounding plain, but the flooding of the river has since buried

most of the ridge in deposited silt.

Another important Archeological Site beside this ancient city is Jhukkar Jo Daro

8 Kilometers away from Larkana. The site, spreading over 40 acres of land, was

being used as firing range for the recruits of police training school Larkana. The

other famous Archeological Sites of district are Bago Daro, Karohar Daro, Son

Thariro, Dhing, Ghafoor Shah, Mehar Jo Daro, Lalan Ji Mari, Thariri Sanjer

Bhatti, Noonran Ja Dara, Thariri Lahori Kot, Sando Daro, Thariri Karira, Kalar

Daro, Dost Ali Daro

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Ancient Identification of the AreaAncient Identification of the AreaAncient Identification of the AreaAncient Identification of the Area kn The PrasianeThe PrasianeThe PrasianeThe Prasiane Island of Indus River known as OxycanusOxycanusOxycanusOxycanus in Greek records.

Oxycanus whose king was Porticanus subordinate ruler of Upper Sindh whose

country formed an Island, took stand against Alexander the Great in Winter 325

B.C, but was defeated , captured and killed after 3 days siege of his strong fortress

; booty distributed among the soldiers, elephants retained for future wars and

Porticanus men sold as slaves. According to M.H. Panhwar (1983) Mahota may

have been the capital of Oxycanus. Alexander, moved, occupied SambusSambusSambusSambus’

Territories city by city including his capital Sindimana or present-day Sehwan.

Diodorus (McCrindle, p. 292 states that Sambus collected 60,000 foot soldiers ,

6000 horses and 500 Chariots from his cities which had democratic form of

Government. This figure of soldiery from present Dadu and Larkana districts

seems gross exaggeration. Alexander put 80,000 of Sambus ‘men to the sword.

According to Plutarch, it was at Sehwan, that he interviewed Logymnosophists

(Brahmans or Yogis), who had made Sambus to rebel. Simultaneously MusicanusMusicanusMusicanusMusicanus,

the chief of Machhka or Alore like Sambus and Porticanus was also defeated,

captured by Peithon, and put to death; his cities razed to ground and inhabitants

reduced to slavery. It was called BudhiaBudhiaBudhiaBudhia (The Land of Budhists) during 8th

Century A.D. In 15th Century it was called with the name of ChandookahChandookahChandookahChandookah

(Chandka) Purgannah or the District of Chandio Tribe.

Famous names in district backgroundFamous names in district backgroundFamous names in district backgroundFamous names in district background � Alexander the Great (536-323 B.C): The Macedonian Emperor

� Huan Tsang (602-664): The Famous Chinese Traveler

� Ibn-e-Batuta (1304-1369): The Renowned Arab Traveler

� Nawab Mir Muhammad Masoom Bakhri (1600): The Minister of Akber The Great

� Mian Shahal Muhammad Kalhoro (1657): The Pioneer of Mianwal Movement

� Shaheed Haji Khan Marri (1699): The Great General of Kalhora Army in Sindh

� Nindo Khoso/Kaano (1699): The Disciple of Mian Naseer Muhammad Kalhoro

� Prince Dara Shikoh (1615-1659): The eldest son of Mughal empere Shah Jehan

� Mian Yar Muhammad Kalhoro (1719): The Legendary Kalhora Ruler of Sindh.

� Mian Noor Muhammad Kalhoro (1719): The great reformer of Sindh

� Mian Shah Baharo Jhinjhan (1735): The Well-known Kalhora Army General

� Mian Dato Khuhawar (1740): The Hatim of Tayee (Great Generous) of Chandka

� Nadir Shah Afshar (1698-1747): The Founder of Afsharid Dynasty in Iran

� Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (1689-1752): The famed Sufi Saint and Poet of Sindh

� Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro (1762): The Constructer of Kalhora Monuments

� Mian Abdul Nabi Kalhoro (1776-1783): The Last Kalhora King of Sindh

� Mian Hassan Lakho (1779): The General of Kalhora Army on Sindh Kalat border

� Muhammad Hassan Khuhawar (1783): The Great General of Kalhora Army.

� Mir Nasir Khan Noori (1749-1817): The Illustrious Khan of Kalat

� Bibi Zainab Brahui (1819): The Well-known Daughter of Mir Nasir Khan Noori

� Mir Ghulam Ali Khan Talpur (1811): The Great Supporter of Balochis in Larkna

� Sir Hennery Pottinger (1789-1856): The 1st Baronet and Governor of Hong Kong

� Nawab Wali Muhammad Khan Leghari (1812): The famed Larkana Governor

� Captain Charles Masson (1800-1853): The Great Explorer and Traveler in India

� Nawab Bahdur Khokhar (1830): The Governor of Kamber Shahdadkot

� Mir Sobdar Khan Talpur (1843): The Jagirdar of Koor Dato Shahdadkot

� Muhammad Hassan Jamali (1837): The In charge of Talpur Army at Qubo

� Sir John Keane (1781-1844): The Commander In Chief during 1st Anglo Afghan War

� Sir Charles Napier (1782-1853): The First British Governor General of Sindh

� Nawab Wali Muhammad Chandio (1850): The Great Chandio Warior and General

� Brigadier General John Jacob (1812-1858): The Protector of Upper Sindh Borders

� Khanbahadur Pir Bux Khan Khuhawar -I (1858):The Great developer of Shahdadkot

� Lieutenant Hugh James (1847): The Collector of Chandka/ Larkana District

� Mian Hamid Huzoori Tunio (1872): The Great Sufi Saint, Philosopher and Poet

� Khuwaja Mian Ghulam Siddique Mekan (1844-1905): The Great Religious Scholar

� A.W.Hughes (1876): The Compiler of Gazetteer of Sindh

� Imam Bux Khan Jamali (1901): The Wellknown Jagirdar of Shahdadkot Taluka

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� J.W.Smyth (1918): The Compiler of Sindh Gazetteer Larkana District

� Sardar Muhammad Bux Khan Khuhawar- I(1932): The Shahdadkot Landholder

� N.G.Majmadar(1938): The Renowned Archeologist and Explorer of India

� Pir Turab Ali Shah Rashidi (1857-1938): The Great Freedom Fighter of Sindh

� H.T.Lambrick (1940): The Famous British Civil Servant in Larkana

� Nawab Sir Ghaibi Khan Chandio (1872-1954): The Chief of Chandia Tribe in Sindh

� Khanbahadur Ali Hassan Khan Hakro (1881-1936): Well-known Kamber Zamindar

� Noor Muhammad Sheikh (1868): The Famous Kamber Zamindar

� Ghulam Mustafa Jarwar (1970s): An influential landholder in Shahdadkot

� Nawab Gul Muhammad Khan Zeb Magsi (1884-1953): The Great Persian Poet

� Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto (1928-1979): The First elected Prime Minister of Pakistan

� Nawab Shabir Ahmed Khan Chandio (1948-2009): The Chief of Chandio Tribe

� Mir Saifullah Khan Magsi (1970s): The Chief of Jhal Magsi, Balochistan

� Mahraj Gopi Krishan(1910-1992): The First Chairman of Shahdadkot Municipality

� Abdul Ghafoor Bhurgri ( 1920s): The Celebrated Advocate and Writer of District

� Mohtarma Benazair Bhutto (1953-2007): The First elected Prime Minister of Pak

� Dr. Muhammad Yar Khuhawar (1948): The World ranked Scientist and Scholar

� Maulana Muhammad Ibrahim Palal Karirai (1980s): The Great Religious Scholar

� Syed Hussain Shah Bukhari (1936): The Prominent Religious Guide in the District

� Mir Buxal Khan Magsi/Hasrani (1920): The Influential landlord of Kamber Area

� Veena Shringi (1948): The Famous Writer and Broadcaster of Shahdadkot

� Nawab Sardar Khan Chandio: The Chief of Chandio Tribe

� Mir Nadir Ali Khan Magsi: The MPA of Shahdadkot

� Ramesh Lal: The MNA of Shahdadkot

� Mir Amir Khan Magsi: The MNA of Kamber Shahdadkot

� Hizbullah Bughio: The MNA of Kamber Shahdadkot

� Ghulam Mujadid Isran: The MPA of Kamber Shahdadkot

� Munawar Ali Abbassi: The MPA of Kamber Shahdadkot

� Abdul Aziz Jatoi: The MPA of Kamber Shahdadkot

� Najamdin Abro: The MPA Kamber Shahdadkot

� Syed Gul Muhammad Shah Bukhari: The Celebrated Scholar and Poet

� Comrade Muhammad Urs Silro: The Well known Labour Leader

� Wahab Pandrani: The Illustrious Human Rights Activist

� Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro: The Illustrious PhD Scholar and Travel Writer

� Kahlid Hussain Channa: The Famous Educationist, Social Activist & Trainer � Sheikh Javed Ali Sindhi: Research Scholar, Social Activist and Writer cum Trainer

� Comrade Wali Muhammad Manganhar: The famous Journalist & Travel Writer

� Noushaba Rahim Barijo: The Celebrated Women Development Professional

� Bhau Dur Muhammad Buriro : The Well known Political Activist and Writer

� Faryal Akhter Brohi: President Pakistan People’s Party (LW) Kamber Shahdadkot

� Rubina Chandio: The Famed Women Rights Activist

� Master Manzoor Wadho: The Celebrated Singer of Kamber Shahdadkot

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Physical FeaturesPhysical FeaturesPhysical FeaturesPhysical Features

Position of the Area Position of the Area Position of the Area Position of the Area District Kamber-Shahdadkot is situated in the north-west of Sindh Pakistan

Boundaries/ Neighboring AreaBoundaries/ Neighboring AreaBoundaries/ Neighboring AreaBoundaries/ Neighboring Areassss District Kamber Shahdadkot borders with District Khuzdar, Jafferabad and Jhal

Magsi Balochistan on the West, West North. It is connected with District Dadu

on South. It borders with District Larkana from the eastern side while on the

North it is connected with District Jacobabad Sindh.

Famous Mountain Range Famous Mountain Range Famous Mountain Range Famous Mountain Range The KhirtharThe KhirtharThe KhirtharThe Khirthar extends southward for about 190 miles (300 Km) from the Mula

River in east-central Balochistān to Cape Muāri (Monze) west of Karāchi on the

Arabian Sea. The word Khirthar in Sindhi means ‘milk-cream’ which is a bit

luxurious name for the harsh environment here. A range of limestone hills and

mountains referred to by the old writers as the “Hallar”, but generally known as

the Khirthar range, extends along the whole western boundary of the district,

with a breadth of 19 to 21 kilometers in a straight line. The Khirthar range

consists of an ascending series of ridges, running generally north to south with

broad, flat valleys in between. These ridges are locally distinguished by different

names, fo r example, the first line of hills is known as “Kakrio” (broken), the next

as “Karo”(Black), and the third as “Pinaro” (Saffron coloured). The range forms

the boundary between the Lower Indus Plain (east) and southern Balochistān

(west). It consists of a series of parallel, rock hill ridges rising from 4,000 feet

(1,200 m) in the south to nearly 8,000 feet (2,500 m) in the north. It is drained in

the north by the Kolāchi River and in the

south by the Hab and Lyāri rivers. Khirthar

National Park is also second largest Wildlife

Park in Khirthar range. Khirthar and is

located between the Balochistan and in

Karachi, this hilly area is covered with

limestone hills are rise from 4000 to nearly

8000 feet and surround by a fossilized

remnants from distinct ages from ancient

times.

The inhabitants of the region, chiefly

Balochi, Sindhi, and Brahui tribes subsist by

flock grazing. Chhuttas of Balochistan,

Chandios and Gainchos of Sindh also live in

this area. Rare species of Animals found in

Khirthar National park like, Sindh Wild

Goat, Indian Fox, Egyptian vulture, Indian

Pangolin, Desert Wolf, Chinkara Gazelle,

Honey Badger, Jackal, Asiatic leopard,

Bonnelli's eagle, Stripped Hyena, Jungle cat,

and also a numbers of reptile and bird species

found in Khirthar national park.

Famous Mountain PeaksFamous Mountain PeaksFamous Mountain PeaksFamous Mountain Peaks

01) Miangun 5096 Feet

02) Machhul 4948 Feet

03) Wangoo 4867 Feet

04) Nighand 2997 Feet

05) Darhiyaro 6500 Feet

06) Kutey-Ji-Kabbar 6850 Feet

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Important Mountain PassesImportant Mountain PassesImportant Mountain PassesImportant Mountain Passes • Harbab Lak

• Kori Jo Lak

• Ghiti Sarah

• Kakar Lak

• Wadh Lak

• Dara Jo Lak

• Kachrak

• Tank aen Lorh Jo Lak

• Wangoo Lak

• Laley Jo Ban

Longest Mountain River Longest Mountain River Longest Mountain River Longest Mountain River 50 Khenji Khenji Khenji Khenji RiverRiverRiverRiver makes a head start from 1508 m (5000 ft) high peak Machhul and

causes flash floods during rains. This point is also called as Toshangi/ Tushangi in

the shape of a natural pond. From this pond one can see the Khenji making a Y;

hence it’s called Treshangi, meaning ‘Three Barched’ corrupted to Toshangi or

Tushangi. Due to some prehistoric earthquakes walls of this channel fell no less

than 200 meters to the water below. From this point, unseen by mortal man, the

Khenji River, not entirely 50 Kilometers in length, is borne inside the abyssal

womb of primordial Limestone fed by myriad hidden springs of Khirthar. This is

what H.T.Lambrick, a British Archeologist and Civil Servant (1940) had called

the Grand Canyon of Sindh, ‘between vertical cliffs 500 feet high’. Toshangi is

reached from Larkana. From Larkana a road goes westwards to the town of

Kambar and then further to the village of Garhi Khair Muhammad Kartio and

the last stop on this paved road is the town of Ghaibi Dero. Ghaibi Dero is 64 km

(39.3 miles) from Larkana. Ghaibi Dero is famous because it is the seat of famous

and powerful Chandio family. Ghaibi Dero also lies at the head of the Khenji

River. From here a jeep track follows Khenji River westwards for an hour’s jeep

journey (other choice is to travel by camel) until it reaches a village called “Rahu

jo Aitho”. This little village is the starting point of Toshangi gorge. Salman

Rashid visited Khenji River in 1990s.

Important Hill Torrents / NaisImportant Hill Torrents / NaisImportant Hill Torrents / NaisImportant Hill Torrents / Nais 01) Narani

02) Mardan

03) Khargani

04) Buz

05) Alkah

06) Dhadhar

07) Khenji

08) Wahandri

09) Trapen

10) Mazarani

09) Sita

10) Teerani

11) Tuni Nai,

12) Gerelo

13) Buri

14) Dilan

15) Chhanhyar

16) Kehar Ji Nai

17) Radh

18) Saghro

19) Tuni

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Hills of Mountaniuos AreasHills of Mountaniuos AreasHills of Mountaniuos AreasHills of Mountaniuos Areas Ashiq Ji Takri, Dode Pandi Ji Takri, Kute-Ji-Kabbar, Toopi Takri,

Dinar Ji Takri, Thooth Takri, Basran Ji Takri, Dara Ji Takri, Pir Aali Sadi Ji Takri.

Discovery of Petro glyphsDiscovery of Petro glyphsDiscovery of Petro glyphsDiscovery of Petro glyphs 01 The Petroglyphs were discovered in 2001 in Khirthar Range at Seeta Nai. It is

most important Nai between Khenji and Mazarani Nai which opens out into the

Ghaibidero Jagir in Kamber area. These Petroglyphs are said to be 8000 years old

MoMoMoMountain untain untain untain DamsDamsDamsDams/ Gabarbands/ Gabarbands/ Gabarbands/ Gabarbands Gorbandi constructed by the British Government of India in 1861A.D

Natural LakesNatural LakesNatural LakesNatural Lakes a) Saroh b) Badam c) Lihore d) Drigh e) Atan f) Langh g) Changro h) Haso i)

Hamal j) Kachhri and k) Lahori

Fmous Desert Area Fmous Desert Area Fmous Desert Area Fmous Desert Area The Pat or Shikarpur Desert described by Captain Charles Masson in 1839. He

entered Sindh from Kalat, Jhal Magsi and Ghaibidero. His famous Book is

Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, Punjab and Kalat Vol:

4) 1844. Charles Masson mentions the Tomb of Haji Marri in his narratives

which still stands on a hilltop in west of Qubo Saeed Khan.

GeologyGeologyGeologyGeology The following are the chief kinds of soil and the crops for which they are most

suited: 1. Latiari –Suitable for Wheat, Cotton, Gram, Chickling Vetch and oil

Seeds 2. Gasiari-Suitable for Rice and Wheat 3. Chiki –Suitable for all crops 4.

Nao-Suitable for Juar, Bajri and Tir 5. Kalrathi-Suitable for Rice and Jambho 6.

Kalar-Unsuitable for any crop.

Wildlife/ FaunaWildlife/ FaunaWildlife/ FaunaWildlife/ Fauna The Pheasant, Leopard, Deer, Sindh Ibex, Black Buck, Fox, Jackal, Crocodiles,

Turtles, Wild Sheep, Cobra, Water Fowls, Markhor, Ottor, Lizards and different

type of Mammals, Reptiles, Birds, Fish, Amphibians and Insects etc.

Climate Climate Climate Climate The Climate of Kamber Shahdadkot District is next to that of the Jacobabad the

severest in the Province as well as in the country. The climate of Kamber

Shahdadkot district is mainly dry, with rain-fall varying between 5 to 10 inches

in a year. There are 4 distinct seasons Winter (Autumn) November-Mach,

Spring March-April, Summer May-October and Monsoon July-September

Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature The highest temperature ever recorded in Sindh was 53.5 °C (128.3 °F), which

was recorded in Mohenjodaro on 26

May 2010. It was not only the hottest

temperature ever recorded in Pakistan

but also the hottest reliably measured

temperature ever recorded in the

continent of Asia and the fourth highest

temperature ever recorded on earth.

Mohenjodaro is only 47 Kilometers

away from Kamber. Mosquitoes are also

common element. Dust Storms also are

not known, and fierce hot winds are

common during the Chaliho or the 4O

Days succeeding the 10th of Jeth, or

May 15th. In the Winter Season Frost is

Common which causes accidents on

roads and highways.

RainfallRainfallRainfallRainfall 5 to 10 inches per year (During Monsoon Season)

ForestsForestsForestsForests The Forest areas have been disappeared and these are now cultivable lands

Irrigation System Irrigation System Irrigation System Irrigation System The lands of the district are irrigated through Sukkur Barrage (1932). The names

of main canals and branches are as follows; Ghar Wah, Noor Wah, Shahdadkot

Branch, Tanwary, Patooja, Kot Shahbeg, Qubo , Saifullah Magsi Branch, Edan ,

Begari, Dhori, Rabbi,Koor Dato, Koor Shah, Koor Maqsoodo, Kunwar, Puna,

Ganhwar, Doabo, Naurang, Hasla, Khan Wah, Sheikh Wah, Fatoohal Wah, Raj

Wah, Acho Wah, Panhwaro, Naseer(Gath), Kario Murad Ali, Koor Kamal, Koor

Hasan Lakho, Koor Ali Khan, Koor Suleman, Koor Matal, Wagan and Chilo Wah.

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Natural Disasters/ Hazzards ProfileNatural Disasters/ Hazzards ProfileNatural Disasters/ Hazzards ProfileNatural Disasters/ Hazzards Profile

Indus River & Flash FloodsIndus River & Flash FloodsIndus River & Flash FloodsIndus River & Flash Floods

(T 1737, 1759 (Kalhora Period) 1787, 1839 (Talpur Period) 1849, 1861, 1870, 1874,

1885, 1899, 1915, 1921, 1929, 1942, 1944 (British Period) 1948, 1956, 1973, 1976,

1983, 1995, 2007, 2010 (Pakistan Period) See WWW.Google.com The Short History of

Shahdadkot Floods (1737-2007) Sindhi 24 Pages 201

Earthquakes Earthquakes Earthquakes Earthquakes The 1935 Balochistan Earthquake occurred on 31 May 1935 at 3:02 am at

Quetta, Balochistan, British India (now part of Pakistan). The earthquake had a

magnitude of 7.7 Mw and anywhere between 30,000 and 60,000 people died

from the impact. This ranks as one of the deadliest earthquakes that hit South

Asia. The quake was centred 4.0 kilometres South West of Ali Jaan, Balochistan,

British India. Nawab Yousif Aziz Magsi, Chief of Jhall Magsi Balochistan and one

of the great personalities of Kamber Shahdadkot also died in this historic

earthquake. Some jolts of Earthquake have also been felt in recent years.

Great FGreat FGreat FGreat Famines/ Droughtamines/ Droughtamines/ Droughtamines/ Drought twi North Western Provinces, Delhi, Sindh (twice) local in 1745 A.D. Other Famines

of British Era (1770-1947) were as under; (1) 1770-1800 A.D, 4 Famines, Deaths

12 Millions, (2) 1800-1825 A.D, 5 Famines, Deaths 1 Million (3) 1825-1850 A.D,

2 Famines, Deaths 0.5 Millions (4) 1850-1875 A.D, 6 Famines, Deaths 5 Millions

(5)1875-1900 A.D, 18 Famines, Deaths 26 Millions (6) 1900-1925 A.D, 1 Famine,

Deaths 0.23 Millions and (7) 1925-1947, 1 Famine, Deaths 5 Millions. From

1770-1947 total 40 Famines ravaged India including Sindh and a total 58.73

Million people died due to starvation and hunger.

Plague/ Pest InfectionsPlague/ Pest InfectionsPlague/ Pest InfectionsPlague/ Pest Infections It used to be held as a maxim that plague never appeared east of the Indus;

nevertheless it was observed during the 19th century in more than one distinct

centre in India. So long ago as 1815 the disease appeared in Guzerat, Kathiawar

and Cutch, “after three years of severe famine." Following is the details of

Bombay Presidency (including Bombay City) regarding Plague effects; 1896 (

2,219) 1897 (47,710) 1898 (86,191) 1899 (96,592) 1900 (33,196) 1901(1,28,259)

1902 (1,84,752) 1903 (2,81,269) 1904 (2,23,957) 1905 (71,363) and 1906 (51,525).

This disease is caused by Rates and the old people of Kamber Shahdadkot call it

as the name of Black Death.

FireFireFireFire Incidents Incidents Incidents Incidents 1840 Shahdadkot and 1844 in Kamber (Source: Outram and General John Jacob)

Tribal Conflicts/ Blood FeudsTribal Conflicts/ Blood FeudsTribal Conflicts/ Blood FeudsTribal Conflicts/ Blood Feuds Rind Magsi (1838 A.D), Chandio Magsi (1919 A.D), Chandia Sheikh Chandia

Khuhawar, Magsi Gopang, Magsi Brohi, Chandia Burira,

List of otheList of otheList of otheList of other disasters r disasters r disasters r disasters Storms, Epidemics, Land sliding in Khirthar Area, Pollution (Kilns), Terrorism

(Bomb blasts) Sectarian Violence (Shia-Sunni) and Highways Accidents.

No of NGOs in districtNo of NGOs in districtNo of NGOs in districtNo of NGOs in district More than 100 under Society (1865) and Social Welfare Act (1962)

See WWW.Google .com The NGOs Directory District Kamber Shahdadkot 2010-2012, Pages 21

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History/ ChronoHistory/ ChronoHistory/ ChronoHistory/ Chronological Table (35000 B.Clogical Table (35000 B.Clogical Table (35000 B.Clogical Table (35000 B.C----2012 A.2012 A.2012 A.2012 A.D)D)D)D)

1. Middle Stone Age : 500,000 Years ago-35000 B.C.

2. Late Stone Age in Upper Sindh : 35000 B.C.-9000 B.C

3. Hunting and Fishing Tribes : 9000 B.C-3500 B.C

4. Mesolithic Period : 6000 B.C-4000 B.C

5. Mesolithic Period/ Neolithic at Mehrgarh : 6000 B.C-4000 B.C

6. Neolithic Period in Sindh : 4000 B.C-3500 B.C

7. Calcolithic Period/Indus Culture : 35000 B.C-900 B.C

(a) Amri –Early Indus Culture : 3500-2300 B.C

(b) Kot Diji : 2800-2300 B.C

(c) Mohenjodaro / Mature Indus Culture: : 2300-1650 B.C

(d) Cemetry H. / Declining Indus Culture :1750-1350 B.C

(e) Jhukar : 1650-1350 B.C

(f) Jhangar : 1200-900 B.C

8. Coming of Rig-Vedic Aryans : 1000 -900 B.C in Swat, 900-800 B.C in Balochistan

9. Coming of Aryans in Sindh : 800 B.C

10. Composition of Rig-Veda :1000 B.C

11. Composition of Later Hymns of 3 Rig-Vedas : 1000-800 B.C

12. Writing of Brahmans : 800 -600 B.C

13. Paited Grey Ware at Lakhiyaro Pir : 800 B.C

14. A New Wave of Indo European Mingration at Swat : 713 -440 B.C

15. Later Brahmana Period : 700 B.C

16. Sutra Period : 600-200 B.C

17. Earliest Upnishads : 600 -500 B.C

18. 16 Mahapadhayas (Kingdoms) of the Sub-Continent : 600-500 B.C

19. Pali as the Official Language of Budhists : 550-B.C- 2nd Century of Christian Era

20. Achaemenians : 519-4500/400 / 325B.C

21. Sindh Principalities : 450-400 B.C

22. Alexander and his successors : 325-323 B.C

23. Mauryans : 321-187 B.C

24. Introduction of Buddhism in Sindh : 272 B.C

25. Bactrian Greeks : 184-70 B.C

26. Scythians : 70 B.C-46 A.D

27. Parthians : 46-78 A.D

28. Kushans in Upper Sindh : 78-175 A.D

29. Parthians (Whole Sindh after 175 A.D) : 78-283A.D

30. Sassanians : 283-356 A.D

31. Vahlikas : 356-415 A.D

32. Sindh Principalities : 415-475 A.D

33. Huns of Malwa : 475-499 A.D

34. Rais of Sindh : 499-641 A.D

35. Brahmans of Sindh : 641-711 A.D

36. Umayyad Governors : 711-750 A.D

37. Abbasid Governors : 751-854 A.D

38. Habbaris : 854-1011 A.D

39. Soomras : 1011-1351 A.D

40. Sammas : 1351-1524 A.D

41. Arghoons : 1524-1554 A.D

42. Turkhans : 1554-1591 A.D

43. Mughal Governors of Delhi : 1591-1700 A.D

44. Kalhora Rulers of Sindh : 1701-1783 A.D

45. Talpur Rulers of Sindh : 1783-1843 A.D

46. British Government of India : 1843-1947 A.D

47. Government of Pakistan : 1947-Todate (2012)

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GovernmentGovernmentGovernmentGovernment

Form of Government District Government under Sindh Province of Pakistan

Head of Government Deputy Commissioner (DC)

Legislature District Council Assembly

Constitution 1973 Constitution

Highest Court The District Sessions Court situated at Kamber

Law Enforcement Agencies Pakistan Army, Pakistan Rangers & Sindh Police

Seats of National Assembly NA 206 & NA 207

Seats of Provincial Assembly PS 38, PS 39, PS 40, PS 41 & PS 42

Noted Political Parties Pakistan Peoples Party, Muslim League (N/ Functional Groups), PPP (SB)

Total Number of Registered Voters 3, 13, 577

Voting Qualification 18 years are eligible for casting their votes

Administrative & Revenue Units 7 Talukas, 20 Circles, 40 Union Councils, 70 Tapas and 282 Dehs.

A General InformationA General InformationA General InformationA General Information of Distribution of Kamber Shahdadkot, Sindh.of Distribution of Kamber Shahdadkot, Sindh.of Distribution of Kamber Shahdadkot, Sindh.of Distribution of Kamber Shahdadkot, Sindh.

Name of TalukaName of TalukaName of TalukaName of Taluka

Year of Year of Year of Year of

Taluka Taluka Taluka Taluka

Formation Formation Formation Formation

Areas in Areas in Areas in Areas in

AcresAcresAcresAcres

Union Union Union Union

CouncilsCouncilsCouncilsCouncils

No.No.No.No.

of Circlesof Circlesof Circlesof Circles

NoNoNoNo....

of Tapasof Tapasof Tapasof Tapas

NoNoNoNo....

of Dehsof Dehsof Dehsof Dehs

EstimatEstimatEstimatEstimatedededed

Population as in Population as in Population as in Population as in

2007200720072007

Kamber 1862 522462 10 04 18 62 3,15024

Shahdadkot 1883 125283 06 03 08 39 1,62,310

Miro Khan 1911 185011 04 02 07 38 1,26,653

Qubo Saeed Khan 2004 269505 03 03 08 38 82,148

Sijawal Junejo 1876/2004 92287 04 02 07 32 1,02,759

Warah 1901 175803 07 03 12 43 2,17,257

Nasirabad 2004 83032 06 03 10 30 1,76,403

14,53383 40 20 70 282 11,82,554

According to OCHA Pakistan Floods Data (2010) the total population of Kamber Shahdadkot District is 12, 21,283 from

which 8, 92, 500 were affected from Indus River floods of August 2010.

Battle of Miani 1843 and General John Jacob of Jacobabad

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Means of Transportaion Means of Transportaion Means of Transportaion Means of Transportaion

Main RoadsMain RoadsMain RoadsMain Roads wn There are many roads connecting the towns and villages. From Kamber roads

lead to Larkana (East), Gahibidero (West), Dost Ali (North-West), Shahdadkot,

Qubo Saeed Khan & Khuzdar (North), Miro Khan & Sijawal Junejo (North-

North West), Ratodero (North-East) and Khairpur Juso (South West). Mostly the

roads are metaled and constructed with bridges and culverts everywhere. The

Ratodero Gawadar Motorway consists of 64 Kilometers long road which is a part

of 892 Km long Gawadar-Ratodero Project. This is 7.30 meters wide 4 lane road

with 3.0 meter wide paved shoulders including 5 bridges and 154 culverts. The

estimated cost of the project is PKR 1081 Million. Its client is National Highway

Authority (NHA) Pakistan. The Project will be completed in 2016.

Old WaterwaysOld WaterwaysOld WaterwaysOld Waterways ah , During Inundation before 1932 Ghar Wah, Koor Dato, Edan Wah, Begari Canal,

Noor Wah and Koor Sando and other branches of Kalhora Irrigation System were

navigable, and boats regularly ply on them.

RailwaysRailwaysRailwaysRailways The North-Western Railway ran through the district from north to south. A

light railway was constructed from

Larkana to Kamber and thence to

Shahdadkot and Jacobabad in Upper

Sindh in 1918 during First World

War. The names of the Railway

Stations are as follows; 1) Larkana 2)

Biro Chandio3) Pir Muhammad Metlo

4) Kamber 5) Bahram (Hethyon) 6)

Ghulam Muhammad Kariro near Golo

Wah 7) Silra Shahdadkot 8) Bhurgri 9)

Umed Ali Junejo. After this came the

Railway Station of Garhi Khero in

District Jacobabad. Most of the

Railway Stations have been deserted

and are occupied by the flood affected

poor people who have made them as

their shelter due to severe poverty.

AirportAirportAirportAirport There was an airport in Kamber during World War 2

Means of CommunicationMeans of CommunicationMeans of CommunicationMeans of Communication

Newspapers Newspapers Newspapers Newspapers English, Sindhi, Urdu Dailies published throughout the country

RadioRadioRadioRadio FM Sachal Larkana

TVTVTVTV No TV Centere at Kamber Shahdadkot as well as Upper Sindh

The InternetThe InternetThe InternetThe Internet Broadband Subscribers

Telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication Nearly all Taluka Headquarters have Telecommunication Centres

Mobile Communication Mobile Communication Mobile Communication Mobile Communication Ufone, Mobilink, Telenor, Zong, Warid

Public Call Offices Public Call Offices Public Call Offices Public Call Offices There are Telephone Booths or Public Call Offices (PCOs) in all shopping areas

Post Offices Post Offices Post Offices Post Offices All Taluka Headquarters have Post Offices for delivering letters and parcels

Means of TransportationsMeans of TransportationsMeans of TransportationsMeans of Transportations

BusesBusesBusesBuses Bus services are available round the clock everywhere in the district

WagonsWagonsWagonsWagons Scheduled Wagon Service available including Kamber, Shahdadkot, Qubo Saeed

Khan, Garhi Khero, Sijawal Junejo, Ratodero, Miro Khan, Warah, Nasirabad,

Sukkur & Hyderabad.

CoachesCoachesCoachesCoaches Long distance Coach Service is available for Khuzdar, Osta Muhammad, Quetta,

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Hyderabad and Karachi

TaxisTaxisTaxisTaxis Taxis can be hired everywhere

ChingChingChingChingche che che che These are used by public in both cities and villages

Donkey Carts Donkey Carts Donkey Carts Donkey Carts Donkey Carts are generally used for carrying loads from one place to another

EconomyEconomyEconomyEconomy

Monetary Unit/ Currency Monetary Unit/ Currency Monetary Unit/ Currency Monetary Unit/ Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR)

Weight & MeasuresWeight & MeasuresWeight & MeasuresWeight & Measures Metric System

Agriculture / Principal CropsAgriculture / Principal CropsAgriculture / Principal CropsAgriculture / Principal Crops Major Crops of District Kamber Shahdadkot are Rice, Wheat, Juwari, Bajri,

Sesame, Rape, Jambho, Gram & Chickling. The indigenous vegetables are

cultivated in every taluka. While some European Vegetables are also grown in

some of the farmlands and gardens during Cold Season. Other important

Agricultural Products are Sugarcane, Pulses, Maize, Oil Seeds, Mutton and

Poultry

Livestock Livestock Livestock Livestock Camels, Water Buffaloes, Cows, Goats, Sheep etc.

ForestryForestryForestryForestry The forestry sector of Pakistan is a main source of lumber, paper, fuel wood,

latex, medicine as well as food and

provide ecotourism and wildlife

conservation purposes. Less than 4%

of land in Pakistan is covered with

forests which are far below the

optimal standard of 25% Forest cover

for a country. No areas were reserved

for forests in ex Larkana or present

Kamber Shahdadkot area in 1880-

1881 and 1890-1891 but in 1901-1902,

1910-1911 and in 1915-1916 such

lands of 96 Sq miles were protected

for Forests. The Chief Products of

these forests were Timber, Firewood,

Grazing, Babul Pods, Lac/Lakh etc.

Most of the forest area after the

creation of Pakistan was cut off by the

local people and some were used by

the dacoits as their hides in remote

areas. 44244Acres have been

protected for forests in Taluka

Kamber in recent years.

Fishing Fishing Fishing Fishing a Fresh water capture fisheries are dominated by the Indus River and its

tributaries. The fish fauna of the Indus system in its northern part is cold-water

type, while the greater middle and southern parts of the system are warm-water

zones. Fisheries in rivers and reservoirs account for more than 80 percent of total

inland fish production. In the Sindh alone there are more than 100 natural lakes

of different sizes covering an area of about 100,000 ha. Among them Haleji lake

(1,800 ha), Kinjhar Lake (12,000 ha) and Manchhur lake (16,000 ha) are quite

important for fish production. Manchar alone supports 2,000 fishing families.

Apart from these big lakes, a cluster of small lakes extend over 40,000 ha. Local

people of the area catch a large number of fish from Saroh and Hamal Lakes.

Mining Mining Mining Mining i Petroleum, Natural Gas, Iron Ore, Chromite, Lead, Zinc, Uranium, Limestone,

Rock Salt, Gypsum, Silicia Sand and Sulpher. Mazarani Gas Field is very famous.

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Industry Industry Industry Industry

The Shahdadkot Textile MillsThe Shahdadkot Textile MillsThe Shahdadkot Textile MillsThe Shahdadkot Textile Mills was situated in the north of Shahdadkot City. It

was one of the biggest Industrial Complex, employing roundabout 4500 workers

in Larkana or present Kamber-Shahdadkot District and Upper Sindh. This Textile

plant was established in 1974 under the instructions of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, the

then Prime Minister of Pakistan. Raza Shah Pahlavi (1919-1980) the last Shah of

Iran had assisted Pakistani Government for the installation of this Mega Project

in Shahdadkot. After several years the Machinery was fitted In 1976. The Mills

was spread on 200 Acres or 400 Jarebs of Land in Deh Chandia, Shahdadkot.

Originally this land is said to be the property of Rais Ali Hassan Khan Chandio

who was a close friend of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. In 1977 it was about to be

completed when Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was arrested.

The total expenditure on this mills is estimated to be 66 Crore Rupees. In 1978

this Mills was started and it became a main source of livelihood for many

laborers of Sindh, Balochistan, NWFP, Punjab and Kashmir. Its first General

Manager was Yaqoob Beg Siddiqui. After its completion, the plant started up

production regularly around 1981. It had 25000 spindles which had 117 Frames.

It was a complete industrial plant of its times, comprising spinning, weaving,

dying and all required processes for textile production. The laborers worked in

shifts. Each of the shifts worked for 8 hours and had total 35 working men in

each section. In this way each of the Shift could produce 30/35 or 40 Bales and

each of the Bales Mills was of Rs.8000/= worth. There were 40 Cones in every

Bale. The cloth of different kinds was printed here and it was sold in Faisalabad/

Punjab. A famous Lawn called JHALAK was printed here and it had large sale in

whole of the country. Its Advertisement was also shown on PTV. It became very

popular and thus Punjab Factories Owners tried to beat this mills production.

The textile products of this Mills were of export quality too. The Mills produced

cloth and Thread till 1985.

In 1986 General Zia paid a visit to Kazi Fazalullah House at Larkana. There, some

workers of Textile Mills reached and presented their problem before Zia

therefore he announced the Salaries of workers from USHAR & ZAKAWAT

Funds. Nearly 4000 workers got the salaries in this way. He also announced that

the Mills would not be shifted to Punjab or somewhere else. In 1988 Benazir

Bhutto returned to country and she started the mills in her Government Tenure.

Till 1990 the Mills again produced fine Polyester productions of various designs.

Abdul Fatah Bhatti, funded by Nisar Memon-a contractor from Karachi, was

fully authorized to operate in the Mills. Fatah Bhatti expelled even the few

remaining workers from the Mills and put up a notice of closure of the Mills on

July 8, 2007.After a number of protests Nisar Memon promised in front of

citizens and Nader Khan Magsi that he would run the Mills again but he did not

materialize his promise and shifted whole machinery to Karachi. In this way the

onces great productive mills came into ruins and Its bricks were sold on the

meager amount. Now it wears a deserted look.

The present small industries are as follows; Electronic goods, Agricultural tools,

Construction material and Food Processing through Bakeries and shops.

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Source of Energy Source of Energy Source of Energy Source of Energy

WAPDAWAPDAWAPDAWAPDA started working District Larkana from 1958. Kamber, Shahdadkot, Miro

Khan and Dokri were provided electricity through Larkana Grid Station in 1968.

The other main sources of Energy are Oil, Thermal, Solar, Liquid Petroleum Gas

and CNG Stations.

Mazarani Gas Field Located in District Kamber-Shahdadkot in Sindh, (MGF) was

discovered in 1959 but lay dormant for almost 30 years owing to low gas

demand. The field is a joint venture between Pakistan Petroleum Limited and

Government Holdings (Private) Limited.

A total of 4 wells have so far been drilled in MGF, of which three are producing

presently. Initially, two wells – Maz 2 and Maz 3 – were drilled in 1990. A gas

processing facility was also commissioned and commercial production began in

June 2003.

During 2002 – 2003, the field was also developed for supply to SSGCL and a 75-

km gas transmission pipeline laid for the purpose.

In 2007, Maz 4 was drilled to maintain production.

DiscoveryDiscoveryDiscoveryDiscovery 1959

Recoverable ReservesRecoverable ReservesRecoverable ReservesRecoverable Reserves 41 Bcf gas; 0.215 MMbbl condensate*

PPLPPLPPLPPL Working InterestWorking InterestWorking InterestWorking Interest 87.5 percent

Daily Average ProductionDaily Average ProductionDaily Average ProductionDaily Average Production 10 MMscf gas; 41 bbl condensate**

Producing WellsProducing WellsProducing WellsProducing Wells 3

ManufacturManufacturManufacturManufacturing ing ing ing o Food Products, Construction Material, Non Electrical Machinery, Iron and Steel,

Tractor Trolleys, Bullock Carts and Donkey Carts.

Tourism Tourism Tourism Tourism There are low Tourism facilities in district Kamber Shahdadkot

MajoMajoMajoMajor Exports r Exports r Exports r Exports Wheat, Rice, Mangoes, Lemons, Watermelons, Dates, Vegetables, Handicrafts,

Leather Items, Embroidery Pieces, Sindhi Caps and Animal Hides,

Major Imports Major Imports Major Imports Major Imports Medicines, Vehicles, Iron ore, Petroleum, Edible oil, Cosmetics

Major Trade Partners for Major Trade Partners for Major Trade Partners for Major Trade Partners for ExportsExportsExportsExports India, Saudi Arabia, China, Afghanistan, Iran & UAE

Major Trade Partners for Imports Major Trade Partners for Imports Major Trade Partners for Imports Major Trade Partners for Imports China, Japan, India, Iran, Afghanistan, United States, Malaysia, Thailand.

Largest Largest Largest Largest Trade Trade Trade Trade CentreCentreCentreCentre Shahdadkot having 85 Rice Mills and other small businesses

SmSmSmSmall Investment Projects all Investment Projects all Investment Projects all Investment Projects Fishing Farms, Poultry and Embroidery Work must be encourages as livelihoods

Financial Institutions / BanksFinancial Institutions / BanksFinancial Institutions / BanksFinancial Institutions / Banks National Bank of Pakistan, MCB, UBL, HBL, Al-Habib, JS Bank, Allied Bank, The

Sindh Bank, Agriculture Development Bank, National Savings Centers.

Hotels & Restaurants Hotels & Restaurants Hotels & Restaurants Hotels & Restaurants There are small service of Hotels and Restaurants in the district. Mostly all of the

Officials, Development Sector Professionals stay at Asia, Paris Inn, Sapna, Green

Palace and other Hotels at Larkana.

GuidGuidGuidGuide for Visitors e for Visitors e for Visitors e for Visitors 1)Wear very light, preferably Cotton /Rayon mix clothing is required for the

hotter months of the year 2) Woolen garments are required during the Winter

even in the plains.

Tourist Information Tourist Information Tourist Information Tourist Information For local assistance , information and planning your holidays , please contact

SAROH Tourist Information Centre Shahdadkot at Railway Station Road

Shahdadkot Sindh 074-4012896, 033337505896, org.saroh@gmail.com

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Important Police StationsImportant Police StationsImportant Police StationsImportant Police Stations/ / / / Border Border Border Border ChChChChowkisowkisowkisowkis/ / / /

Police PostsPolice PostsPolice PostsPolice Posts

Police StationsPolice StationsPolice StationsPolice Stations : Kamber, Shahdadkot, Qubo Saeed Khan, Miro Khan, Khabar,

Drigh, Nasirabad, Warah, Ghibidero, Mahi Makol, Wagan , Laloo Raunk,

Hamal,Gaji Khuhawar, Sijawal Junejo, Bahram, Sanjer Bhatti, Imam Bux Jamali,

Border ChowkisBorder ChowkisBorder ChowkisBorder Chowkis : Kachi Pul, Chukhi Pul, Rabi Pul, Qubo Shakh, Patooja

Regulator, Ghulam Muhammad Jamali Regulator, Noorpur Regulator.

Police PostsPolice PostsPolice PostsPolice Posts: : : : Ghouspur, Gulab Shah, Pariyal Sial, Mengal Wah, Umer Shah

Aitbar Khan Chandio, Dhing, Raunti, Noor Wah, Pakho and Dhamrah Wah. The

old Bago Daro Police Station has been deserted for last many decades. The details

of Police Department in District Kamber Shahdadkot are given as under: • Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) 1

• Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSPs) Kamber, Shahdadkot, Miro Khan,

Nasirabad and Warah Total 5,

• Inspectors 20

• Sub Inspectors 46

• ASIs 100

• Head Constables 246

• Police Constables 1270 Total Staff 1738

Petrol Pumps and CNG StationsPetrol Pumps and CNG StationsPetrol Pumps and CNG StationsPetrol Pumps and CNG Stations Only 02 CNG Stations at Shahdadkot

EducationEducationEducationEducation

Govt: Boys & Girls PrimaryGovt: Boys & Girls PrimaryGovt: Boys & Girls PrimaryGovt: Boys & Girls Primary SchoolsSchoolsSchoolsSchools 1580

Govt: Boys & Girls Middle Schools Govt: Boys & Girls Middle Schools Govt: Boys & Girls Middle Schools Govt: Boys & Girls Middle Schools 76

Govt: Boys High Schools Govt: Boys High Schools Govt: Boys High Schools Govt: Boys High Schools 33

Govt: Girls High Schools Govt: Girls High Schools Govt: Girls High Schools Govt: Girls High Schools 07

Govt: Govt: Govt: Govt: Degree Boys Degree Boys Degree Boys Degree Boys CollegeCollegeCollegeCollegessss Kamber 1) and Shahdadkot 1) Miro Khan 1) and Nasirabad 1) Total 04

Govt: Intermediate Girls Colleges Govt: Intermediate Girls Colleges Govt: Intermediate Girls Colleges Govt: Intermediate Girls Colleges Kamber 1) and Shahdadkot 1) Total 02

Govt: Mono Technical CollegesGovt: Mono Technical CollegesGovt: Mono Technical CollegesGovt: Mono Technical Colleges Kamber 1) and Shahdadkot 1) Total 02

Primary & High School Teaching Staff Primary & High School Teaching Staff Primary & High School Teaching Staff Primary & High School Teaching Staff 4060 (EDO Education supervises all the schools)

Government Government Government Government Study Centre Study Centre Study Centre Study Centre Institute of Education Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur in Shahdadkot

Official & Public Libraries Official & Public Libraries Official & Public Libraries Official & Public Libraries There are hundreds Official and Public Libraries in the district.

List of P.HDsList of P.HDsList of P.HDsList of P.HDs Dr. Syed Mehmood Shah Bukhari, Dr. Allahdad Bohiyo, Dr. Abdul Ghaffar

Soomro, Dr. Shahnawaz Buriro, Dr.Allahdito Gopang, Dr. Hafiz Abdul Rehman

Soomro, Dr. Shamsudin Tunio, Dr. Muhammad Yar Khuhawar, Dr. Ali Akber M.

Dhakan, Dr. Ali Abker Aseer Qureshi, Dr. Muhammed Murad Chodho,

Dr.Waqar Ahmed Wadho, Dr.Abdul Manan Shaikh, Dr. Jahangir Khuhawar, Dr

Abdul Ghafoor Bhatti, Dr. Saher Abdul Ghaffar Magsi

Research Scholars/ Critics Research Scholars/ Critics Research Scholars/ Critics Research Scholars/ Critics Allama Ghulam Mustafa Qasmi, Dr. Syed Mehmood Shah Bukhari, Dr.

Muhammad Yar Khuhawar, Dr. Kaleemullah Lashari, Syed Gul Muhammad Shah

Bukhari, Dr. Muhabat Buriro, Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro, Noor Hussain Chandio, Jami

Chandio, Khalid Hussain Channa, Abdul Jabbar Junejo, Sheikh Javed Ali Sindhi

Din Muhammad Kalhoro,Liaquat Ali Channa, Niaz Hussain Soomro, Abdul

Razaque Channa and Waqar Ahmed Wadho

Prominent Journalists Prominent Journalists Prominent Journalists Prominent Journalists Zulfiqar Guramani, Akhtiar Bhatti, Zamir Kharal, Ali Akash, Noor Ahmed

Khoso, Comrade Wali Muhammad Manganhar, Arbab Chandio, Imdad Silro,

Ahsan Junejo, Muhammad Saleh Khoso and Majid Abbass Samo.

Famous Poets & Poetesses Famous Poets & Poetesses Famous Poets & Poetesses Famous Poets & Poetesses Chhato Faqir Sangi, Faqir Hidayat Ali Tarak Najfi, Khanbahadur Rasool Bux Rahi

Mughal, Nawaab Gul Muhammad Zeb Magsi,Haji Mehmood Khadim, Sheikh

Lalchand Majrooh, Ustad Peeral Kamber, Dharamdas Dharmoon, Faqir Qadir

Bux Joyo, Faqir Janan Chan, Gul Hassan Gopang Shad, Dadan Faqir Joyo,

Muhammad Chhatal Fida Sheikh, Chain Lal Ahuja, Abdullah Shah Athar, Zamir

Kharal, Arbab Silro, Riazat Buriro, Saeed Soomro, Ali Zahid Abbassi, Veena

Shringi , Aziz Qasmani and Zubeda Metlo.

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HealthHealthHealthHealth

District Headquarter (DHQ)District Headquarter (DHQ)District Headquarter (DHQ)District Headquarter (DHQ) 1.Kamber City (EDO Health)

Taluka Hospitals (TH)Taluka Hospitals (TH)Taluka Hospitals (TH)Taluka Hospitals (TH) 1.Shahdadkot 2.Miro Khan 3.Qubo Saeed Khan

Rural Health Centers (RHCs) Rural Health Centers (RHCs) Rural Health Centers (RHCs) Rural Health Centers (RHCs) 1. Qubo Saeed Khan 2. Umed Ali Junejo 3.Wagan 4.Nasirabad

Basic Health Units (BHUs)Basic Health Units (BHUs)Basic Health Units (BHUs)Basic Health Units (BHUs) 1. Ghazi Khan Khuhawar 2.Kot Ghulam Shah 3.Gathar 4.Thorhi Bijar

5.Muhammad Ali Guramani 6.Aitbar Khan Chandio 7. Chakiyani 8.Rais

Bhanbho Khan Chandio 9. Bahram 10. Ghulam Ali Magsi 11. Arzi Bhutto 12.

Thoof Chausool 13. Khandu 14. Warah 15.Hamal 16. Laloo Raunk 17. Dato

Teevno 18. Dera 19. Wadho Kalhoro 20. Khuda Bux Wahoocho 21. Khairpur

Juso 22. Ghogharo 23. Muhammad Khan Bhutto 24.Ghaibidero 25.Mirpur Buriro

26. Khabar 27. Maroo Dera 28. Miandad Chinjni

Mother & Child Healthcare Centre (MCH)Mother & Child Healthcare Centre (MCH)Mother & Child Healthcare Centre (MCH)Mother & Child Healthcare Centre (MCH) 1.Shahdadkot & 2.Nasirabad

Government Dispensaries (GDs)Government Dispensaries (GDs)Government Dispensaries (GDs)Government Dispensaries (GDs) 1. Chhajra 2.Abdul Wahab Khoso 3.Ber Sharif 4.Garhi Khair Muhammad Kartio

5. Ghulam Qamber Jatoi 6.Tharo Wadho 7. Dalel Buriro 8.Sijawal Junejo 9.

Luqman Sial Hepatitis Control & Prevention Programme Centre Hepatitis Control & Prevention Programme Centre Hepatitis Control & Prevention Programme Centre Hepatitis Control & Prevention Programme Centre Kamber City

Number of Patients registered for TreatmentNumber of Patients registered for TreatmentNumber of Patients registered for TreatmentNumber of Patients registered for Treatment Hepatitis-B 120 and Hepatitis C 700 (November 2008)

Anti Rabies Vaccines Centre Anti Rabies Vaccines Centre Anti Rabies Vaccines Centre Anti Rabies Vaccines Centre District Health Department Kamber

Teams for Polio Eradication Teams for Polio Eradication Teams for Polio Eradication Teams for Polio Eradication 593 headed by 115 Area In charges and supervised by 7 Zonal Supervisors

CultureCultureCultureCulture

Common Life Common Life Common Life Common Life The Population of District Kamber Shahdadkot value nature and make attempt to

spend time in the open air. The houses mostly consist of 1 or 2 rooms and can be

used for any social purpose- cooking, eating, sleeping, entertainment or business.

Nearly all the houses have small kitchens and washrooms inside. Marriage

within the family is common strategy and children are circumcised at very

young age. The main issues of district are Poverty, Illiteracy, Health, Law &

order Situation, Honour Killing , Violence against women and child abuse.

Handicrafts Handicrafts Handicrafts Handicrafts The Rili, Sindhi Caps, Pottery, Leatherwork, Camel Fittings, Metalwork, Gold

and Silver Ornaments etc

Foods & DishesFoods & DishesFoods & DishesFoods & Dishes The people of this district have a healthy diet centered on fresh fruits, greens and

vegetables. Meat (usually lamb, goat, or chicken) is used as a condiment rather

than as the centerpiece of a meal. Rice and Wheat bread are staple starches with

Butter. The primary beverage is tea. Eggs may also be eaten fried or boiled.

Special foods are prepared on celebrations and religious events.

Dressing StyleDressing StyleDressing StyleDressing Style Kamber Shahdadkot is centre of Sindhi, Balochi and Brahui Cultures that’s why

the residents of this area have Sindhi, Balochi and Brahui Dressing Styles.

Architecture Architecture Architecture Architecture The Architecture of Kamber Shahdadkot has a continuous history from Indus

Valley Civilization to present times. The Cultural Heritage of this land is highly

inspired by Mughal and Rajputana/ Jaisalmir Architecture. This can be easily

seen in Kalhora Monuments.

Art Gallery Art Gallery Art Gallery Art Gallery Shafqat Hussain Wadho Art Gallery Village Chakiyani Taluka Shahdadkot

Museums Museums Museums Museums Shafqat Hussain Wadho, Comrade Wali Muhammad Manganhar and Sheikh

Javed Ali Sindhi own their personal Museums in the district containing Natural

Science and Archeology Antiquities.

Publishing Agencies Publishing Agencies Publishing Agencies Publishing Agencies Seerat Academy Shahdadkot, Dr. Muhbat Buriro Academy Kamber, Kanwal

Publications Kamber, District Historical Society Kamber Shahdadkot

Resource CentersResource CentersResource CentersResource Centers Indus Resource Center & SAROH Resource Centre

Public ParksPublic ParksPublic ParksPublic Parks Public parks entertain children and people throughout the district

Cinema HousesCinema HousesCinema HousesCinema Houses Kamber 1 Mehran) and Shahdadkot 2 Nishat & Prince) not in use now

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Popular Games Popular Games Popular Games Popular Games Cricket, Football, Volley Ball, Wrestling, Billiards, Scrabble, Ludo etc

The Holy Shrines The Holy Shrines The Holy Shrines The Holy Shrines Shrines of Islamic saints are extremely important in Kamber Shahdadkot

religious practice. Some of important shrines in the district are; the Shrine of

Mian Shahal Muhammad Kalhoro (Kamber), Mian Hamid Huzoori Tunio (Miro

Khan), the Shrine of Mian Ghulam Siddique Mekan ( Shahdadkot), the Shrine of

Faqir Hidayat Ali Tarak Najfi (Laloo Raunk), the Shrine of Shaheed Haji Khan

Marri (Qubo Saeed Khan), the Shrine of Pir Lakho (Mula Pass), the Shrine of

Syed Hakim Ali Shah Pat waro

Hindu Religious Places Hindu Religious Places Hindu Religious Places Hindu Religious Places / Temples/ Temples/ Temples/ Temples Darbar Wali Wilayat Rai (Kamber), Sant Wasandas Darbar (Kamber), Darbar

Swami Dharamdas alias Dharmoon (Mena), Darbar Bhai Wali Ram (Dhingano

Khan Mahesar), Thalyoon Sant Mohan Lal Sande Waro (Sando Wah), Khat Waro

Tikano, Shiwalo, Bhai Hirda Ram Temple, Duwarko Mandir and Prem Mandli

(Shahdadkot)

Holy ShrineHoly ShrineHoly ShrineHoly Shrine of of of of TransgenderTransgenderTransgenderTransgenderssss The Holy Shrine of Sain Sanwal Faqir in Miro Khan, a relative of Syed Cheezal

Shah of Fatehpur Balochistan. It is narrated that his dead body disappeared after

his death. His sacred cot is still preserved in the Marhi of Miro Khan. The Miro

Khan Marhi belongs to Badshahzada Family of Transgender Community.

Festivals Festivals Festivals Festivals / Urs / Urs / Urs / Urs CelebrationsCelebrationsCelebrationsCelebrations Mian Shahal Muhammad Kalhoro, Syed Hakim Ali Shah Pat Waro, Syed Ghafoor

Shah, Sakhi Saeed Khan Jamali, Rodo Pir, Mian Ghulam Siddique Mekan, Faqir

Hidayat Ali Tarak Najfi, Chhato Faqir Sangi, Mian Hamid Huzoori, Sufi Wariyal

Faqir, Mian Hayat Khoso, Haji Shah Ismael, Lakho Pir.

Bhil Religious SitesBhil Religious SitesBhil Religious SitesBhil Religious Sites Bhils are devotees of Rama Pir . They have some Religious Sites at Shahdadkot

Archeological Sites/Archeological Sites/Archeological Sites/Archeological Sites/Places of InterestPlaces of InterestPlaces of InterestPlaces of Interest

MoundsMoundsMoundsMounds Mian Shahal Muhammad Kalhoro Daro, Bago Daro, Mehar Jo Daro, Ghafoor

Shah Jo Daro, Son Thariro/ Limo Daro near Umed Ali Junejo, Shahpur Daro,

Dhing Waro Daro, Thariri Sanjer Bhatti, Thariri Sahjoo, Umar Shah Daro, Angh

Daro, Pholro Daro, Paroo Saudagar Ji Siringh aen Vikye Ji Mari, Kurk Waro

Daro, Karohar Daro, Nozaman Daro, Noonran Ja Dara, Thariri Lahori Kot, Sando

Daro, Thariri Karira, Kalar Daro, Dost Ali Daro

Old Old Old Old FortsFortsFortsForts Ghaibidero, Kot Mian Shahal Muhammad Kalhoro, Shahdadkot, Dhing, Bahram,

Lakha, Shaho Jamali, Shahpur, Kot Ghulam Shah

TombsTombsTombsTombs/ Historical Graves/ Historical Graves/ Historical Graves/ Historical Graves

Rainkoon/ Ghaibidero Tombs, Dau Ja Quba, Tiloo Khan Chandio, Bande Ji Kabar, Durb Jo

Mukam, Dhadhar Jo Mukam, Pir Bangul Ji Mazzar, Maari Jo Mukam, Pir Shah Ismael,

Hasan Lakho, Mian Mangan, Naurang Shah, Mian Shahal Muhammad Kalhoro, Sufi

Wariyal Faqir Abro, Hazur Khan Soomro, Saindad Abro, Sang Mukam, Imam Bux Jamali,

Shakal Khan Jamali, Sakhi Saeed Khan Jamali, Muhammad Khan Bhutto, Mianji

Muhammad Murad Bhatti, Rehan Khan Jamali, Shaheed Haji Khan Marri, Bhawanda

Lakha, Mian Hayat Mian Chhuto Khoso, Abdullah Shah Godrio, Syed Hakim Ali Shah Pat

Waro, Mian Hamid Huzoori, Chhato Faqir Sangi, Faqir Khair Muhammad Soomro, Syed

Misri Shah, Qadir Shah, Pir Noor Moula Shah, Anwer Shah, Sher Muhammad Shah,

Bukhari Badshah, Juman Shah, Sultan Shah, Noor Shah, Ali Ashabi, Sardar Sareman Ji

Mazar, Mir Muhammad Kalhoro, Akhoond Muhammad Siddique, Nizamuddin, Imamdin,

Mian Azeezullah, Nasrullah Kalhoro, Gaji Khuhawar, Mubarak Khuhawar, Khokhar

Tombs, Qureshi Tombs in Junani, Syed Din Muhammad Shah, Aitbar Khan Chandio, Rais

Bhanbho Khan Chandio

Historical MosquesHistorical MosquesHistorical MosquesHistorical Mosques Dost Ali, Noor Muhammad Sheikh, Ladhani, Garhi Khair Muhammad Kartio, Ber Sharif,

Lorhe Wari Masjid, Dargah Mian Ghulam Siddique Masjid,Walhari Mugheri, Dital Abro,

Bhawanda Lakha, Gul Muhammad Chacha, Gahi Khan Chandio, Bisharat Kalhoro, Hasla,

Khandoo, Junani Sharif, Gaji Khuhawar, Akhoond Muhammad Siddique, Arzi Bhutto,

Mian Hamid Huzoori, Illahi Bux Khoso, Abdul Qadir Khoso,

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Acknowledgment

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Office Kamber Shahdadkot, Sindh

The Office of DDMA DC Secretariat Kamber

Office of the District Officer Social Welfare (SW) Kamber Shahdadkot

United Nations Office for the Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Sindh

International Organization for Migration (IOM) Kamber Shahdadkot

National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) Kamber Shahdadkot

Indus Resource Center (IRC) Kamber Shahdadkot

Sindh Rural Support Organization (SRSO) Shahdadkot

Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) Islamabad

Human Resource Development Society (HRDS) Islamabad Pakistan