District Profile Thatta
Introduction
District Thatta lies in 67° 20” 48’ to 68° 44” 52’ east longitudes to 23°48” 44’ to 25° 26” 35’ north latitudes. This district is bounded by district Badin and Tando Muhammad Khan on the east; district Jamshoro on the north, district Hyderabad on the northeast, district Karachi on the northwest and the Arabian Sea and Rann of Kach on the south.
Due to the long coastal line of 107 kilometers as well as shortage of river Indus water, the southwestern part of the district is saline and sea-affected. The southern portion, adjoining the Run of Kachh, on the border of India, is desert like sandy area. The northern part of this district consists of small hills and torrents that are extended till Kheerthar range of mountains.
Agriculture and fisheries are the two major sources of employment for the people of district Thatta. In addition to that, there is a substantial number of landless people who own and manage livestock or are engaged in the non-farm sectors.
Wheat, rice and sugarcane are major crops of this district. Official statistics about these major crops have shown surprising results i.e., over the last twenty years, area and production of these crops have significantly increased.
The industrial units of the district include sugar mills, textile mills, paper mills, flour mills, salt works, ice factory, etc. In addition, crushed stones from the Makli Hills and Kohistan are supplied to the Pakistan Steel Mill and the Thatta Cement Factory. There are also large coal deposits in Thatta Taluka. Recent addition to the industrial units is the car manufacturing plant near Budho Talpur, belonging to the Deevan Group, adjacent to the Deewan Sugar Mills. Apart from the sugar mills, all the larger industrial units are located in Dhabeji and Gharo mouzas adjacent to Karachi. Most of the labour force working in these units is non-local and generally belongs to Karachi.
Good breed of buffalo and cow are found in the district. Sheep, goat, camel, horse, ass andmule are also the main livestock of the district. The numbers of large animals exceeds thenumber of smaller animals showing people’s preferences for keeping cattle rather than goats orsheep.3
Background Information
Area (Sq. km): 17355
Forest Area (acres): 47,743.80
Total Housing Units: 184868
No. of Tehsils: 4
No. of Union Councils: 40
Population
Population: 979817
Population Density per Sq. Km: 56
Sex Ratio (Males per 100 females): 108.68
Urban Population: 176058 Rural Population: 803759
Male: 510279 Female: 469504 Transgender: 34
Political Profile
Election result 2018: NA-232: Shams un Nisa (PPPP)
Male Turnout: 64.50% Female Turnout: 35.50%
Election result 2013: NA-237: Notification Stayed
NA-238: Syed Ayaz Ali Shah Sheerazi (IND)
Election result 2008: NA-237: Dr. Abdul Wahid Soomro (PPPP)
NA-238: Syed Ayaz Ali Shah Sheerazi (PML)
Economic Profile
Labour force: 176031
Number of Television Set Holders: 36,954
Sale of Fertilizer (tonnes): 13006
# of Cattle: 411,000
Industrial output (Value in 000);
Value produced by manufacturing industries: 30640911
Average daily persons engaged in industry (No): 7626
Employment cost: 761613
Wages & Salaries: 517958
Multi Dimensional Poverty Index: 0.437
Transport & Communication
Road Kilometers: 1243 km
Population of Motor Vehicles on Road: 2360
Health & Sanitation Profile
Govt. Health Institutions: 1 Bed Strength: 188
Number of Doctors: 238
Percentage of children fully immunized: Urban: 100 Rural: 93
Percentage of households with tap water: Urban: 66 Rural: 13
Percentage of households with toilet facility: 75
Education Profile
| Variable | Urban | Rural | Total |
| Population that has ever attended school | 71 | 38 | 43 |
| Population (%) completed primary or higher | 66 | 28 | 34 |
| Gross enrolment ratio at primary level | 100 | 58 | 62 |
| Gross enrolment ratio at middle level | 58 | 24 | 27 |
| Gross enrolment ratio at the Matric level | 36 | 12 | 15 |
| Literacy Population 10 years & older | 70 | 36 | 41 |
| Adult literacy rate 15 years & older | 69 | 33 | 38 |
Number of primary schools: 1413
Number of middle schools: 47
Number of secondary schools: 45
(Score out of 100)
Learning Score[1]: 50.05
Availability of Electricity: 14.48
Availability of Water: 18.91
Availability of Toilet: 59.5
Climate Profile
Mean temperature in June (Max): 32.4°C
Mean temperature in January (Min): 18.2°C
Rainfall in July (mm): 98
Rainfall in October (mm): 1
Crime Profile
Murder: 25
Attempt to Murder: 47
Kidnapping Cases: 19
Dacoity: 19
Robbery: 18
Snatched (Car & Other): 0
Agricultural Profile (In Hectares)
Reported Area: 1735000
Cultivated Area: 336000
Cropped Area: 192000
Uncultivated Area: 1399000
Culturable Waste: 198000
Forest: 347000
N.A for Cultivation: 853000
Tractor and Tubewell Data
Tube Wells: Diesel: N/A Elect: N/A
Bulldozer: 4
| Crops | Area in Hectares | Production in Tonnes | | |
| Total | Irrigated | Total | Irrigated |
| Wheat | 18,159 | - | 56,719 | - |
| Rice | 75,374 | - | 229,579 | - |
| Cotton | 6,682 | - | 27,633 | - |
| Sugarcane | 33,237 | - | 1,971,167 | - |
