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Dadu District (, ) is a district in the Province of Pakistan. With headquarters in the city of Dadu, the district was created in 1931 by merging Kotri and Mahal Kohistan (later ) tehsils from and Mehar, Khairpur Nathan Shah, Dadu, Johi and Sehwan tehsils from .

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 , and . Some of the popular tourist attractions in the district include the and .


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

Pre-Dadu Sub-Divisions

  1. .
  2. Kakar Taluka. (Khairpur Nathan Shah)
  3. .
  4. .

Pre-Sehwan Sub-Divisions

  1. .
  2. .
  3. Mahal Kohistan Taluka.


Tehsils
District Dadu has four tehsils, as tabulated below:
846508,607601.1964.39%15
3,509333,17994.9530.25%10
Khairpur Nathan Shah Tehsil2,583379,975147.1143.42%12
928520,559560.9543.05%15
+ !Name !Population 2023 Census !Population 2017 Census !Population 1998 Census
508,607460,481327,972
333,179294,848207,383
Khairpur Nathan Shah Tehsil379,975334,258253,309
520,559460,679318,053
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 District ! rowspan="2"Religious
group ! colspan="2"
1941 ! colspan="2"2017 ! colspan="2"2023


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


Places of interest
  • - Hill station and the highest point in Sindh.
  • - 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 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:
Khairpur Nathan Shah (94 dehs)
AminianiAbadAbad JagirAbad-1
BadaniAllah Yar DeroAhori JagirAbad-11
BaghbanAngiAhori RayatiAnbar
BakhraniAroniAkhir NariBachi Jagir
Belo ChoiArraroBahadurpurBachi Rayeti
BhandBaidBaledai
Buth MalhoBahwalpurBaledera JagirBalko
ButhiBakhar ShaheedBaledera RayatiBand Garhi
Chanrath JagirBeer BughioBanbhinyoonBelo Bhorti
Chanrath RayaetiBhashim FaqeerBelo Sona Bindi
ChoiBhlali ShahBego deroBetto
DaduBueerBhagnaBhand Mari
DawichhButhiBhangarBhorti-11
Dhoro DamrioChakar KotBori no. 1Bhutto
DuaboChannaBori no. 2Bisharat katchri
Dubi jagirChinniBorririBothro
Dubi RayetiCookraniBuggButt Serai
GhalloDabhariBurrira JagirCharo
JakhpariDara MachhiBurrira RayatiChhalo
JuberjiDauboButtraDadh Barani
JungDhonkChhandanDadhar
KalhoraDin PanahChija pur JagirDakhani
KandiDohari KunariChija pur rayatiDurbo
Katcho ChanrathChow KhandiFaridabad
Katcho KhareroDrigh HenthiDangarFaridabad Barani
Katcho NasraniFhero DeroDhinganoGahi Maheasr
Katcho PumbiGahi CharoDogarGanja Thorha
Katcho Purano DeroGaji KhanDrib ToolanGarkan
Katcho RapGhahaDur MohammadGhari Jageer
Katcho SitaGorandiFateh PurGhari rayeti
KeenjharHairo KhanFekhiratoGoongo
KhariroHaji KhanGabarijiGul Mohd Wah
Khasa chandiaHali JoGachalGunhero
KheroHassnaniGadhiHumbar
Khudabad JagirJalabGharoKamalpur
Khudabad RayaetiJampur LandkiGhija pur JagirKamangar
KhushikJampur PanwarkiGhija pur rayatiKandhra
KoorpurJhalkoGozoKario Qasim Shah
Makhdoom SahibJohiIsso MachiKaseero
MalkaniKathya BaraniIsso Narejo JagirKawanjhro
MarkhpurKeti NaiIsso narejo RayatiKeriro
MarviKhan WahJakhiroKhondi
MoundarKhandhaniKakarKinaro Kakol
NasraniKharachKande chukhiKolachi
NaulakhoKhatKario Ghulam-ullahKothi Khokhar
NoorjaKhooh ManoKario Mitho Zangejo JagirKothi Sodhari
Pacco SitaKoor KalanKario Mitho Zangejo RayatiKundan
PalhaKoor PhajoKhadharLakhyari
PatKoorja MikkKhairpur JagirLaloo Ghari
PhakaKot BajoKhanbhan NanginLanghano
PiperpanjanLalharKhanpurLitan
PipriLandho DeroKhariro kinaroMagsi
Pir gunioLohriKhat LashikarMangwani
Pir Tarho JagirMachokoKhathriManjan
Pir Tarho RayetiMain-Ji-KandiKhurbi No. 1Mojhar Barani
PumbiMakhan BeloKhurbi No. 2Mureed Lakhiar
Purano DeroMalhar BaraniKooh MisriNari
RapMalko JagirKoor budhoNasoi
SamheenMasoo DeroKoor HussainNath
ShahaniMir WahKurkut JagirNaun Goth
SialMirani MchhiKurkut rayatiNeerah
SidhwahMothriLadho DeroPat Kandi
Sonnhion jagirMureed DeroMado JagirPateji
Soonhion RayetiNai TakiMado RayatiPeroz Shah
SutcharoNaichkiMahaPipri
TagaNaliMakhi ServeyPoarcho
WarayasoNaushahroMakhi UnsurveyRadhan
NoonariMalam No. 1Rap Nari
NooroMalam No. 2Reo Katcho
PahoreMariRojhan
PaiMir MohammadRoni
Pat Gul MohammadMiro KalhoroSadhar Aliwal
Pat KhanhariPaiSaeedpur
Pat Suleman-1Pai jahoSeri
Pat Suleman-2PusiaShah Panjo
Pat Suleman-3Qamber JagirThariri Muhabat
Pat Suleman-4Qamber RayatiUmedero
Patro-1QomicharoUstelo
Patro-2RahujaWah Gahi
Patro-3RapWaryaso
Peer DohariRap Kainchi
PhadakRedhi Servey
Phulji jagirRedhi Unservey
Phulji RatiSalari No. 1
Pir Gaji ShahSalari No. 2
PothoSalari No. 3
QasboSalari No. 4
Qubo Qalandar-1Salari No. 5
Qubo Qalandar-2Seer Abad
Rajo DeroSheeh werho
SakaroSukhapur
Sakir Hali JoThalho
SaranjhariVaiji
SawaroWasai
Shahdman
Shahmorio
Shori Jagir
Sole Jagir
Suk Nai
Thariri Jado Shaheed
Thull
Tok Qasim
Tore
Tori
Tori-1
Tori-2
Vigji Jgir
Vigji Rati

The city of Dadu, located in the Sindh province of , is home to a number of educational institutions. These institutes contribute to the educational development and skill enhancement of the region's population, offering a range of programs from primary to higher education.


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, . 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, . 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 , is a general degree-awarding college. The college was named in honor of 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.


See also
  • Divisions of Pakistan
  • Tehsils of Pakistan
    • Tehsils of Punjab, Pakistan
    • Tehsils of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
    • Tehsils of Balochistan, Pakistan
    • Tehsils of Sindh, Pakistan
    • Tehsils of Azad Kashmir
    • Tehsils of Gilgit-Baltistan
  • Districts of Pakistan
    • Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
    • Districts of Punjab, Pakistan
    • Districts of Balochistan, Pakistan
    • Districts of Sindh, Pakistan
    • Districts of Azad Kashmir
    • Districts of Gilgit-Baltistan


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