Badin
Badin District
Population: 1,947,081 (2023 census)
5 talukas: Badin, Golarchi (S.F.Rahu), Matli, Talhar and Tando Bago
Sindh district in the deltaic land east of the Indus; Badin town was founded in 1750.
Sindh is a province of Pakistan with its capital at Karachi. The 2023 census counted 55,696,147 people (23.06% of Pakistan) on 140,914 km², and 57.54% of residents aged 10 and over were literate.
| Capital | Karachi |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 census) | 55,696,147 |
| Share of Pakistan | 23.06% of 241,499,431 |
| Area | 140,914 km² |
| Density | 395.25 people per km² |
| Urban population | 53.97% |
| Population in 2017 | 47,854,510 |
| Annual growth 2017–2023 | 2.57% |
| Average household size | 5.6 |
| Sex ratio | 108.76 males per 100 females |
| Literacy rate (age 10+) | 57.54% · male 64.23% · female 50.21% |
| Districts | 30 in 6 divisions (September 2026) |
Sindh is essentially part of the Indus River delta, from which it takes its name. The province was established in 1970, and its capital is Karachi (Britannica).
Sindh is the land of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, the Indus civilisation sites of Mohenjo-daro, Ajrak, Sindhi topi and the annual urs at Sehwan and Bhit Shah.
University of Karachi, NED, IBA and Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam are major institutions.
Karachi hosts many teaching hospitals; interior Sindh needs stronger primary care.
Karachi municipal services, rural waterlogging, coastal erosion and flood recovery after 2022.
Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Thatta
Full list: districts of Sindh → · All provinces and territories →
Among the 30 current districts with their own 2023 census row, the most populous are Karachi East District (3,921,742), Karachi Central District (3,822,325) and Korangi District (3,128,971). The largest by area are Tharparkar District (19,637 km²), Khairpur District (15,910 km²) and Jamshoro District (11,204 km²). Literacy ranges from 26.88% in Thatta District to 83.55% in Karachi Central District. Figures are from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, Tables 1 and 12; districts split after the census are left out of this comparison.
Population: 1,947,081 (2023 census)
5 talukas: Badin, Golarchi (S.F.Rahu), Matli, Talhar and Tando Bago
Sindh district in the deltaic land east of the Indus; Badin town was founded in 1750.
Population: 1,742,320 (2023 census)
4 talukas: Dadu, Johi, Khairpur Nathan Shah and Mehar
Dadu District, Sindh: 1,742,320 people in the 2023 census, 4 talukas, headquarters Dadu.
Population: 1,772,609 (2023 census)
5 talukas: Daharki, Ghotki, Khangarh, Mirpur Mathelo and Ubauro
Ghotki District, Sindh: 1,772,609 people in the 2023 census, 5 talukas, headquarters Ghotki.
Population: 2,432,540 (2023 census)
4 talukas: Hyderabad City, Hyderabad, Latifabad and Qasimabad
Sindh district whose headquarters, founded in 1768 by Ghulam Shah Kalhoro, was the capital of Sindh until 1843.
Population: 1,174,097 (2023 census)
3 talukas: Garhi Khairo, Jacobabad and Thul
Sindh district whose headquarters was founded in 1847 by General John Jacob on the site of the village of Khanghar.
Population: 1,117,308 (2023 census)
4 talukas: Kotri, Manjhand, Sehwan and Thano Bula Khan
Jamshoro District, Sindh: 1,117,308 people in the 2023 census, 4 talukas, headquarters Jamshoro.
Population: 3,822,325 (2023 census)
5 sub-divisions: Gulberg, Liaquatabad, Nazimabad, New Karachi and North Nazimabad
Karachi Central District, Sindh: 3,822,325 people in the 2023 census, 5 administrative units, headquarters North Nazimabad belt.
Population: 3,921,742 (2023 census)
4 sub-divisions: Ferozabad, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulzar-e-Hijri and Jamshed Quarters
Karachi Division district; the 2023 census counted 3,921,742 people on 139 km².
Population: 2,329,764 (2023 census)
5 sub-divisions: Aram Bagh, Civil Lines, Garden, Lyari and Saddar
Karachi Division district; the 2023 census counted 2,329,764 people on 122 km².
Population: 2,679,380 (2023 census)
3 sub-divisions: Manghopir, Mominabad and Orangi
Karachi Division district; the 2023 census counted 2,679,380 people on 370 km².
Population: 1,233,957 (2023 census)
3 talukas: Kandhkot, Kashmore and Tangwani
Kashmore District, Sindh: 1,233,957 people in the 2023 census, 3 talukas, headquarters Kashmore.
Population: 2,068,451 (2023 census)
4 sub-divisions: Baldia, Keamari, Mauripur and Site
Karachi Division district; the 2023 census counted 2,068,451 people on 559 km².
Population: 2,597,535 (2023 census)
8 talukas: Faiz Ganj, Gambat, Khairpur, Kingri, Kot Diji, Mirwah, Nara and Sobho Dero
Sindh district, formerly the princely state of Khairpur, which acceded to Pakistan in October 1955; Kot Diji lies to its south.
Population: 3,128,971 (2023 census)
4 sub-divisions: Korangi, Landhi, Model Colony and Shah Faisal
Karachi Division district; the 2023 census counted 3,128,971 people on 108 km².
Population: 1,784,453 (2023 census)
4 talukas: Bakrani, Dokri, Larkana and Ratodero
Sindh district home to the ruins of Moenjodaro, 28 km from Larkana city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980.
Population: 2,432,248 (2023 census)
6 sub-divisions: Airport, Bin Qasim, Gadap, Ibrahim Hydri, Murad Memon and Shah Mureed
Malir District, Sindh: 2,432,248 people in the 2023 census, 6 administrative units, headquarters Malir.
Population: 849,383 (2023 census)
3 talukas: Hala, Matiari and Saeedabad
Matiari District, Sindh: 849,383 people in the 2023 census, 3 talukas, headquarters Matiari.
Population: 1,681,386 (2023 census)
7 talukas: Digri, Hussain Bux Mari, Jhudo, Kot Ghulam Muhammad, Mirpur Khas, Shujaabad and Sindhri
Mirpurkhas District, Sindh: 1,681,386 people in the 2023 census, 7 talukas, headquarters Mirpurkhas.
Population: 1,777,082 (2023 census)
5 talukas: Bhiria, Kandiaro, Mehrabpur, Moro and Naushahro Feroze
Naushahro Feroze District, Sindh: 1,777,082 people in the 2023 census, 5 talukas, headquarters Naushahro Feroze.
Population: 1,514,869 (2023 census)
7 talukas: Kambar Ali Khan, Miro Khan, Nasirabad, Qubo Saeed Khan, Shahdad Kot, Sujawal Junejo and Warah
Qambar Shahdadkot District, Sindh: 1,514,869 people in the 2023 census, 7 talukas, headquarters Qambar.
Population: 2,308,465 (2023 census)
6 talukas: Jam Nawaz Ali, Khipro, Sanghar, Shahdadpur, Sinjhoro and Tando Adam
Sanghar District, Sindh: 2,308,465 people in the 2023 census, 6 talukas, headquarters Sanghar.
Population: 1,845,102 (2023 census)
4 talukas: Daur, Kazi Ahmed, Nawabshah and Sakrand
Sindh district, formerly Nawabshah District (created 1912), renamed in 2008 in honour of Benazir Bhutto; its headquarters is Nawabshah.
Population: 1,386,330 (2023 census)
4 talukas: Garhi Yasin, Khanpur, Lakhi and Shikarpur
Sindh district whose headquarters, founded in 1617 on the caravan route to the Bolan Pass, is known for its covered bazaar.
Population: 839,292 (2023 census)
5 talukas: Jati, Kharo Chan, Mirpur Bathoro, Shah Bunder and Sujawal
Sujawal District, Sindh: 839,292 people in the 2023 census, 5 talukas, headquarters Sujawal.
Population: 1,639,897 (2023 census)
5 talukas: New Sukkur, Pano Aqil, Rohri, Salehpat and Sukkur City
Sindh district whose headquarters lies on the west bank of the Indus opposite Rohri, with the Bukkur island fort midstream.
Population: 922,012 (2023 census)
3 talukas: Chamber, Jhando Mari and Tando Allahyar
Tando Allahyar District, Sindh: 922,012 people in the 2023 census, 3 talukas, headquarters Tando Allahyar.
Population: 726,119 (2023 census)
3 talukas: Bulri Shah Karim, Tando Ghulam Hyder and Tando Muhammad Khan
Tando Muhammad Khan District, Sindh: 726,119 people in the 2023 census, 3 talukas, headquarters Tando Muhammad Khan.
Population: 1,778,407 (2023 census)
7 talukas: Chachro, Dahli, Diplo, Islamkot, Kaloi, Mithi and Nagar Parkar
Tharparkar District, Sindh: 1,778,407 people in the 2023 census, 7 talukas, headquarters Mithi.
Population: 1,083,191 (2023 census)
4 talukas: Ghorabari, Keti Bunder, Mirpur Sakro and Thatta
Sindh district whose headquarters, the former Samma capital, is known for the Makli necropolis and the Shah Jahan Mosque.
Population: 1,159,831 (2023 census)
4 talukas: Kunri, Pithoro, Samaro and Umer Kot
Umerkot District, Sindh: 1,159,831 people in the 2023 census, 4 talukas, headquarters Umerkot.
30 districts in 6 divisions, as of September 2026. Government of Sindh (Sindh Human Rights Commission district list); no new district has been notified since the 2023 census.
Karachi. (Encyclopaedia Britannica)
The 2023 census counted 55,696,147 people, up from 47,854,510 in 2017 (annual growth 2.57%). (Pakistan Bureau of Statistics)
140,914 km², with 395.25 people per km² in 2023. (Pakistan Bureau of Statistics)
57.54% of people aged 10 and over were literate in the 2023 census (male 64.23%, female 50.21%). (Pakistan Bureau of Statistics)
30 districts in 6 divisions, as of September 2026. (Sindh Human Rights Commission, Government of Sindh)
سندھ کا دارالحکومت کراچی ہے۔ 2023 کی مردم شماری کے مطابق آبادی 55,696,147 اور رقبہ 140,914 مربع کلومیٹر ہے۔ 10 سال اور زائد عمر کے افراد میں شرح خواندگی 57.54 فیصد ہے (پاکستان ادارۂ شماریات)۔