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Islamkot Tehsil
Tehsil in Sindh, Pakistan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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Demographics
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]
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Sant Nenuram Ashram
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]
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