Islamkot Tehsil
Islamkot
اسلام کوٹ | |
|---|---|
Tehsil | |
| Islamkot | |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| District | Tharparkar |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 244,662 |
• Estimate () | Above 244,662 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Postal code | 69240 |
| Calling code | 0232-263xx |
Islamkot Tehsil (Urdu: اِسلام كوٹ), (Sindhi: اسلام ڪوٽ) is a Tehsil in the Tharparkar District in Sindh, Pakistan. Hundreds of neem trees seen on Islamkot-Mithi, Islamkot-Chachro and Islamkot-Nagarparkar roads were planted during chairmanship of Rais Ahmed Khan Noon and under his care. For the same reason this region is also known as the Neem tree region.[1] The Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan is building the Islamkot International Airport here.[2]
Demographics
[edit]As of the 2023 census, Islamkot tehsil had 52,509 households and a population of 265,643.[4][5] 18.04% of the population is under 5 years of age.[6] Islamkot had a sex ratio of 106.87 males per 100 females. The literacy rate is 36.01%: 48.29% for males and 22.97% for females.[7] 7.18% of the population lives in urban areas.[5] Sindhi is the predominant language, spoken by 98.91% of the population.[8]
Sant Nenuram Ashram
[edit]The Hindu saint "Shri Sant Nenuram" was born here and Sant Nenuram Ashram located in this region was established by Nihalchand Pabani with the support of local people.[1] Each day twice free meal is served throughout the year in Sant Nenuram Ashram in form of "Bhandhara" which is available for everyone.[9]
People from different walks of life avail this meal on a daily basis and during annual three-day festival of Sant thousands of devotees attend and celebrate it, including both Hindus and Muslims.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Biography of Seth Nihalchand". Sant Nenuram Ashram.
- ^ Islamkot Airport
- ^ "7th Population and Housing Census - Detailed Results: Table 9" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
- ^ "7th Population and Housing Census - Detailed Results: Table 20" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
- ^ a b "7th Population and Housing Census - Detailed Results: Table 1" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
- ^ "7th Population and Housing Census - Detailed Results: Table 5" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
- ^ "7th Population and Housing Census - Detailed Results: Table 12" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
- ^ "7th Population and Housing Census - Detailed Results: Table 11" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
- ^ Akash Hamirani, Bashir Ahmad (April 26, 2018). "Nenu Ram Ashram: A place of refuge for everyone". Pak Voices.
- ^ Zia Ur Rehman (2018-10-30). "Sindh festival promotes religious harmony". Pakistan Forward.