Tando Soomaro

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Tando Soomro  Union Council

Tando Soomaro is located in
the north-west of the district.
Province Sindh
District Tando Allahyar
Tehsil Jhando Mari
Nazim MALIK MUHAMMAD NIZAMANI[1]
Naib Nazim IMAM ALI[1]
Population 51,845[1]
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Tando Soomro, or Tando Soomaro, is a village and Union Council of Tando Allahyar District in the Sindh province of Pakistan[1]. Tando Soomro is lies 7km to the north-west of the district capital - Tando Allahyar at 25°31'60N 68°40'60E[2].

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[edit] History

Initially the village was known as ‘village of Nizamanis’ but when Rais Soomer Khan became the chieftain of this village, the village took the name of Tando Soomro (Soomer’s Town). The word "soomro" in Tando Soomro can be misleading, as one can infer that it stands for Soomro, a well known surname in Sindh. However, this interpretation is wrong; the word is derived from ‘Soomer Khan’ and ironically there is not even a single home of any Soomro’s in Tando Soomro.[citation needed]

The village has played a role in shaping the history of Sindh. Historical records show that in the 17th century, Tando Soomro existed as a main village of the area. According to some records, by 1911, the population of Tando Allahyar was 3000 and Tando Soomro had a population of 700.

[edit] Economy

Administrative subdivisions of Tando Soomaro, the names of the neighbouring Union Councils are also shown.
Administrative subdivisions of Tando Soomaro, the names of the neighbouring Union Councils are also shown.

Tando Soomro is situated in a lush green area with orchards of mangos. Tando Soomro’s economy is based on agriculture, with most people involved either directly or indirectly. Tando Soomro has fertile soil and an abundance of water, so every crop yields great. Naseer Canal is lifeline of economy and flows about four furlongs away from Tando Soomro. The banks of the canal are regularly checked and strengthened on a daily basis to ensure the security of the village.

Tando Soomro has four bazaars with many shops with teeming buyers, especially after sunset when journeymen return from their work. Along with other interior Sindh, Tando Soomro has also a strong culture of ‘tea houses’. ‘Tea houses’ not only cater for the need of tea & snacks but they are main hub of get-together and entertainment as well. Tando Soomro also has two playgrounds: one for kids and other for adults. Cricket and football are played in certain periods of year on those grounds.

[edit] Demography

Tando Soomro is a cocktail of different communities or ‘Zaats’. There are two main communities in Tando Soomro: Nizamanis and Khaskhalis. There are also Maachhis, Bhayas, Narayjaas, Gurati Hindus, Dayaas, Syeds or Shah, Mirzas, Manganhars, Menghwaars, Koriyaa & Pashtuns, Wadhaas, Shiekh or Khatis, Shoraas, Brohis, Pakhiara or Kihaas and Mirjats. The number of non-Muslims is 16,786 , or 32% of the population[1] which is significantly higher than the national average of 4%[3].

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e Official website of District Government Tando Allahyar
  2. ^ Location of Tando Sumro - Falling Rain Genomics
  3. ^ Pakistan - CIA World Factbook

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Administrative Subdivisions of Tando Allahyar District Flag of Sindh
Capital Tando Allahyar
Tehsils Chamber | Jhando Mari |Tando Allahyar
Union Councils Began Jarwar | Bukera Sharif | Chamber-1 | Chamber-2 | Dad Khan Jarwar | Dasori | Dhaghano Bozdar | Jhando Mari | Mirabad | Missan | Pak Singhar | Piyaro Lund | Sanjar Chang| Shaikh Moosa | Tando Allahyar 1 | Tando Allahyar 2 | Tando Allahyar 3 | Tando Allahyar 4| Tando Soomaro