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DISTRICT
PROFILE
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Introduction
to Larkana |
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Larkana District derives its name
from its headquarters town, Larkana Previously it was known as Chandka Pargana,
which was called after the name of most influential tribe of the area – Chandios.
When Larik took over from Chandios, the name Chandka was renamed as Larkana. Subsequently,
Larkana was made district in 1901. It lies between 270 - 330 north latitudes and
680-160 east longitudes on the western bank of River Indus. It is surrounded in
the north by Shikarpur and jacobabad Districts, in the south by Dadu district in
the East by River Indus and Khairpur district and in the west by Kamber-Shadadkot
@ Kamber District. Larkana became the Divisional Headquarter in 1988. After the
inception of Local Government System on 14-08-2001, Larkana Division was abolished.
Recently on 13.12.2004, a new district Kamber Shahdadkot at Kamber was carved out
of existing district Larkana. The district consists of four talukas namely Larkana,
Dokri, Bakrani and Ratodero. Once, Larkana was styled as “The Garden of Sindh”.
Previously, it was one of the most important and rich markets of Sindh. In those
old days, there was a Sindhi proverb the interpretation of which is “You can never
visit Larkana without having money in pocket.” Larkana has the privilege of being
the seat of one of the oldest civilizations of the world. The scientific and technological
advancement of people of the area was unparalleled, as evident from world famous
Indus Civilization, found in historical site in the name of Moen Jo Daro, in Sindh
which means “Mount of Dead”.
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Location
A glance of the map of Sindh reveals that Larkana, from location point of view enjoys
a strategic position. After Karachi it is largest city on the west bank of river
Indus in Sindh. It include on an area of 7423sq Km. with a population of 1927066.
It lies on 27o 33' North latitude and 65o 16' East longitude. The city is located
in upper Sindh at a distance of about 85 km south west of Sukkur. Important towns
in the vicinity of Larkana include Dokri, Naudero, Ratodero, Qambar, Bakrani, Shahdadkot,
Badah and Miro Khan. Larkana before.
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Role of the City
Larkana is the most important city in the North West Sindh. Being hometown of many
political personalities, it excercises a countrywide influence. Larkana got status
of Divisonal Headquarter in 1988 comprising three districts i. e. Larkana, Jacobabad,
Shikarpure.
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Climate of Larkana
Climate of Larkana The district has extreme climate in
summer, which is hot and moderate in winter. The network of canals and general-mersion
of soil during the summer add moisture to the heat. The heat continues up to the
middle of October, after which nights become cool and the day temperature also begins
to recede. The district being situated far away from the sea is devoid of sea breeze.
The mean maximum and minimum temperature in summer season is approximately 43 centigrade
and 33 centigrade while that of the winter season 21 centigrade and 11 centigrade
respectively. The average annual rainfall is about 100 to 125 millimeters per year.
Dust storms are common and hot winds blow continuously for about 40 days around
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Physical Features
Physical Features Larkana city is divided into three parts having tow physical barriers
i.e. railway line and Rice Canal. The old town is located towards east of railway
line which is densly populated and has already developed as a commercial and retail
center. This part comprises Qafila Sirai, Ali Goharabad, Galib Nagar, Surahia Padhar,
Kadri Muhalla, Ghareeb Mukaam, Leelaabad, Karma Bagh, Daree Muhalla, Gajanpure,
Murad Wahan, Allahabad, Zulifiqua Bagh, Jinnah Bagh. The second part of the city
is between railway line and Rice canal towards the west of the old town. Main buildings
and muhalla's in this part are Circuit House, Sir Shahnawaz Library, Chandka Medical
College, Chandka Medical Hospital, SP office, DC office, High Court, Pilot Scondary
School, STN TV station, Boys Degree College, Lahorri Muhalla, Peoples Colony, Doctors
Colony. Third part is located between Rice canal and on both sides of Ghar Wah,
noth west of the town. Newly developed Muncipal housing Colony, Shaikh Zaid Woman's
Hospital, Comminsionerate building, District Jail, Childrens' Hospital, Dirctor
Education, Larkan FM Radio station, Shaikh Zaid Colony, Police training center
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Educational Institutions
Educational Institutions in Larkana are Chandka
Medical College, Z. A. Bhutto Agricultural College, Cadet College, Government Degree
Colleges For boys and Girls, Arts & Commerce College, Oriental College, Law
College, SZABIST-Campus. The literacy rate in Larkana district is 35%.
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Roads and Streets:
Roads/streets (width more than 25 ft) = 66 miles
Roads/streets (width less than 25 ft) = 275 miles |
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Cinema Houses
Empire, Nigar and Chelopetra |
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Public Parks
Jinnah Bagh, Zulfiquar Bagh, Shahnawaz Childrens Park,
New Railway Park 1 & 2, Nawa Tak Park, Kamal Atta Turk Park and Tank Chowk Park
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Other statistical data
No. of Schools & Colleges
in the district
Primary Schools 2687
Seconday Schools 135
Colleges, Institutes 81
Health Hospitals 13
Basic health units 59
Dispensaries 12 |
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Festivals
Four man festivals are held annually in Larkana district,
one in the honour of Pirsher at Taluka Larkana, other in memory of Mian Ghulam Siddique
at Shahdadkot, the 3rd at Mirokhan Taluka in the name of Hakimshah Pat Waro and
4th fair is organized at Kambar Taluka in the memory of Mian Shahal Muhammad Kalhoro. |
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Agriculture System
The principal crops during
rabi are wheat, matter, gram and oil-seeds and in kharif paddy and jawar. In addition
to these crops there are subsidiary crops known as zaid rabi, zaid kharif and dobari.
A statement showing area and production of some major crops are given below:
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Crop |
Area (hector) |
Production
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Rice |
211,879 |
630,307 |
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Wheat |
71,912 |
120,125 |
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Sugarcane |
389 |
13,454 |
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Barely |
2,753 |
1,252 |
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Rape and Mustard |
14,291 |
11,301 |
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Masoor |
2,144 |
1,018 |
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Matter |
22,331 |
11,493 |
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Onion |
717 |
7,446 |
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Irrigation
The network of barrage canals irrigates the entire area
of the district between the two protective bunds. These are Rice Canal, Dadu Canal,
Kirthar Canal and Warah Branch. Out of these only Rice canal is the non-perenial,
while the others are perennial canals. Rice canals runs through the district for
76kilometres the Dadu canals for 80kilometres. The Warah for 84 kilometrees and
the Khirthar canal for 60 kilometres. The katcha area of Larkana, RatoDero and Dokri
taulkas within the protective bunds is brought under cultivation during Rabi season,
which is termed as “Sialbi” cultivation. Similarly, on the other side of the protective
bund towards the kohistan tract, a large area is brought under cultivation there
are sufficient rains. Some areas are also being cultivated through recently installed
tube wells. |
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