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Dadu District (Sindhi: ضلعو دادو, Urdu: ضلع دادو) is a district in the Sindh Province of Pakistan. With headquarters in the city of Dadu, the district was created in 1931[3][4] by merging Kotri and Mahal Kohistan (later Jamshoro) tehsils from Karachi District and Mehar, Khairpur Nathan Shah, Dadu, Johi and Sehwan tehsils from Larkana District.[5]
In 2004, several talukas in the south were split off to create the new Jamshoro District.[6] Its boundary touches four districts of Sindh: Jamshoro, Naushahro Feroze, Shaheed Benazirabad and Kamber Shahdadkot.[7]
The main languages spoken in Dadu are Sindhi, Balochi and Urdu. Some of the popular tourist attractions in the district include the Gorakh Hill and Manchar Lake.
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History
In 1931, Dadu District was created by the birfucation of Larkana District.[8]
Pre-Dadu Sub-Divisions
- Dadu Taluka.
- Kakar Taluka. (Khairpur Nathan Shah)
- Mehar Taluka.
- Johi Taluka.
Pre-Sehwan Sub-Divisions
Tehsils
District Dadu has four tehsils, as tabulated below:[9][10]
The District has 14 Circles, 111 Tapa and 351 Dehs.

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Demographics
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As of the 2023 census, Dadu district has 340,471 households and a population of 1,742,320.[15] 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.[1][16] 543,260 (31.18% of the surveyed population) are under 10 years of age.[17] 439,034 (25.20%) live in urban areas.[1]
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.[18]
Language
According to the 2023 census, 1,725,321 people in the district speak Sindhi, 5,974 Balochi, 4,118 Urdu, 2,072 Saraiki, 1,962 Punjabi, 1,262 Pashto, 760 Brahui, 401 Hindko, 11 Kashmiri, 1 Shina & 425 others spoke as their first language.[21]
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Places of interest
- Gorakh Hill - Hill station and the highest point in Sindh.[22]
- Manchar Lake - Largest fresh water lake in Pakistan.[23]
- 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
- Nai Gaj Dam
- Necropolis of Mian Nasir Muhammad Kalhoro
- Cemetery of Mir Allahyar Talpur
- Shiva Mandir Johi
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List of Dehs
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The following is a list of Dadu District's 351 dehs, organised by taluka:[24]
Dadu (67 dehs) | Johi (110 dehs) | Khairpur Nathan Shah (94 dehs) | Mehar (80 dehs) |
Aminiani | Abad | Abad Jagir | Abad-1 |
Badani | Allah Yar Dero | Ahori Jagir | Abad-11 |
Baghban | Angi | Ahori Rayati | Anbar |
Bakhrani | Aroni | Akhir Nari | Bachi Jagir |
Belo Choi | Arraro | Bahadurpur | Bachi Rayeti |
Bhand | Baghari | Baid | Baledai |
Buth Malho | Bahwalpur | Baledera Jagir | Balko |
Buthi | Bakhar Shaheed | Baledera Rayati | Band Garhi |
Chanrath Jagir | Beer Bughio | Banbhinyoon | Belo Bhorti |
Chanrath Rayaeti | Bhashim Faqeer | Bawan | Belo Sona Bindi |
Choi | Bhlali Shah | Bego dero | Betto |
Dadu | Bueer | Bhagna | Bhand Mari |
Dawichh | Buthi | Bhangar | Bhorti-11 |
Dhoro Damrio | Chakar Kot | Bori no. 1 | Bhutto |
Duabo | Channa | Bori no. 2 | Bisharat katchri |
Dubi jagir | Chinni | Borriri | Bothro |
Dubi Rayeti | Cookrani | Bugg | Butt Serai |
Ghallo | Dabhari | Burrira Jagir | Charo |
Jakhpari | Dara Machhi | Burrira Rayati | Chhalo |
Juberji | Daubo | Buttra | Dadh Barani |
Jung | Dhonk | Chhandan | Dadhar |
Kalhora | Din Panah | Chija pur Jagir | Dakhani |
Kandi | Dohari Kunari | Chija pur rayati | Durbo |
Katcho Chanrath | Drigh Bala | Chow Khandi | Faridabad |
Katcho Kharero | Drigh Henthi | Dangar | Faridabad Barani |
Katcho Nasrani | Fhero Dero | Dhingano | Gahi Maheasr |
Katcho Pumbi | Gahi Charo | Dogar | Ganja Thorha |
Katcho Purano Dero | Gaji Khan | Drib Toolan | Garkan |
Katcho Rap | Ghaha | Dur Mohammad | Ghari Jageer |
Katcho Sita | Gorandi | Fateh Pur | Ghari rayeti |
Keenjhar | Hairo Khan | Fekhirato | Goongo |
Khariro | Haji Khan | Gabariji | Gul Mohd Wah |
Khasa chandia | Hali Jo | Gachal | Gunhero |
Khero | Hassnani | Gadhi | Humbar |
Khudabad Jagir | Jalab | Gharo | Kamalpur |
Khudabad Rayaeti | Jampur Landki | Ghija pur Jagir | Kamangar |
Khushik | Jampur Panwarki | Ghija pur rayati | Kandhra |
Koorpur | Jhalko | Gozo | Kario Qasim Shah |
Makhdoom Sahib | Johi | Isso Machi | Kaseero |
Malkani | Kathya Barani | Isso Narejo Jagir | Kawanjhro |
Markhpur | Keti Nai | Isso narejo Rayati | Keriro |
Marvi | Khan Wah | Jakhiro | Khondi |
Moundar | Khandhani | Kakar | Kinaro Kakol |
Nasrani | Kharach | Kande chukhi | Kolachi |
Naulakho | Khat | Kario Ghulam-ullah | Kothi Khokhar |
Noorja | Khooh Mano | Kario Mitho Zangejo Jagir | Kothi Sodhari |
Pacco Sita | Koor Kalan | Kario Mitho Zangejo Rayati | Kundan |
Palha | Koor Phajo | Khadhar | Lakhyari |
Pat | Koorja Mikk | Khairpur Jagir | Laloo Ghari |
Phaka | Kot Bajo | Khanbhan Nangin | Langhano |
Piperpanjan | Lalhar | Khanpur | Litan |
Pipri | Landho Dero | Khariro kinaro | Magsi |
Pir gunio | Lohri | Khat Lashikar | Mangwani |
Pir Tarho Jagir | Machoko | Khathri | Manjan |
Pir Tarho Rayeti | Main-Ji-Kandi | Khurbi No. 1 | Mojhar Barani |
Pumbi | Makhan Belo | Khurbi No. 2 | Mureed Lakhiar |
Purano Dero | Malhar Barani | Kooh Misri | Nari |
Rap | Malko Jagir | Koor budho | Nasoi |
Samheen | Masoo Dero | Koor Hussain | Nath |
Shahani | Mir Wah | Kurkut Jagir | Naun Goth |
Sial | Mirani Mchhi | Kurkut rayati | Neerah |
Sidhwah | Mothri | Ladho Dero | Pat Kandi |
Sonnhion jagir | Mureed Dero | Mado Jagir | Pateji |
Soonhion Rayeti | Nai Taki | Mado Rayati | Peroz Shah |
Sutcharo | Naichki | Maha | Pipri |
Taga | Nali | Makhi Servey | Poarcho |
Warayaso | Naushahro | Makhi Unsurvey | Radhan |
Noonari | Malam No. 1 | Rap Nari | |
Nooro | Malam No. 2 | Reo Katcho | |
Pahore | Mari | Rojhan | |
Pai | Mir Mohammad | Roni | |
Pat Gul Mohammad | Miro Kalhoro | Sadhar Aliwal | |
Pat Khanhari | Pai | Saeedpur | |
Pat Suleman-1 | Pai jaho | Seri | |
Pat Suleman-2 | Pusia | Shah Panjo | |
Pat Suleman-3 | Qamber Jagir | Thariri Muhabat | |
Pat Suleman-4 | Qamber Rayati | Umedero | |
Patro-1 | Qomicharo | Ustelo | |
Patro-2 | Rahuja | Wah Gahi | |
Patro-3 | Rap | Waryaso | |
Peer Dohari | Rap Kainchi | ||
Phadak | Redhi Servey | ||
Phulji jagir | Redhi Unservey | ||
Phulji Rati | Salari No. 1 | ||
Pir Gaji Shah | Salari No. 2 | ||
Potho | Salari No. 3 | ||
Qasbo | Salari No. 4 | ||
Qubo Qalandar-1 | Salari No. 5 | ||
Qubo Qalandar-2 | Seer Abad | ||
Rajo Dero | Sheeh werho | ||
Sakaro | Sukhapur | ||
Sakir Hali Jo | Thalho | ||
Saranjhari | Vaiji | ||
Sawaro | Wasai | ||
Shah Hassan | |||
Shahdman | |||
Shahmorio | |||
Shori Jagir | |||
Sole Jagir | |||
Suk Nai | |||
Thariri Jado Shaheed | |||
Thull | |||
Tok Qasim | |||
Tore | |||
Tori | |||
Tori-1 | |||
Tori-2 | |||
Vigji Jgir | |||
Vigji Rati | |||
Wahi Pandhi |
The city of Dadu, located in the Sindh province of Pakistan, 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.
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Education Institutes
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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.[25] 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.[26][27]
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.[28]
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, Jamshoro. Established in 2011, this campus was founded to provide higher education opportunities at the doorstep of the people of Dadu, particularly for female students.[29]
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.[30] The University of Sindh is recognized by the HEC of Pakistan.[29]
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.[31]
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, Jamshoro.[32] 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.[32]
Ustad Bukhari Degree College, Dadu
The Ustad Bukhari Degree College, Dadu, named after the renowned Sindhi poet Ustad Bukhari, is a general degree-awarding college.[33] The college was named in honor of Ustad Bukhari after his death, recognizing his services as a teacher and poet.[34] 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).[35]
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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.[36]
- 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.
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See also
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Notes
- Including Jainism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Sikhism, Christianity, Ad-Dharmis, or not stated
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