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| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Estimate () | 30,000 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
| Calling code | +92 223 |
| Number of towns | 1 |
| Number of Union councils | 2 |
| Website | http://www.nasarpur.com |
Nasarpur[1], is a town in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is located at 25°31'0N 68°37'0E with an altitude of 12 metres (42 feet).[2]
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Nasarpur was one of the oldest city-settlements in the Indus Valley Civilization which thrived in ancient times along the Indus River. City has been wrecked and re-erected many times in history, sometimes repeatedly. But in other cases the destruction has been so complete that the city was abandoned completely. This city was on the eastern bank, about 20 to 25 km from Indus River. In 751, Sultan Feroz Shah Tulkh left Ameer Naseer along his 1000 companions to rebuild the city, later on city was named as Naseer pur or Nasarpur. During Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar period, Nasarpur was one of the major city. According to Hakem Fateh Muhammad Sehwani "Nasarpur was major artery between Dehli (India) and Sindh that allows goods to travel swiftly to buyers". Nasarpur itself is located in Matiari District in the modern-day province of Sindh, Pakistan at 25o31' 0N 68o37' 0E with an altitude of 12 meter. Nasarpur has some Historical places which belong to era of Aurang Zaib. Misri Shah (poet) also called King of Kafiyas live most of his Life in Nasarpur. It is famous for the Production of Onions, Mangoes, Khes, Ceramics and its Tubewells. Archeological sites are also present..
According to Hakeem Fateh Mohammad Sehwani (book Abo-al-fazal) Nasarpur was one of the major city along with Umar Kot, Thatta and Sewistan (Sehwan). Mohammad Yousaf Shakir Abro Sindhi has described in Raisala Bursat that after establishment of Mansoora city during Arabic era gradually vanished the Berhaman Abad city and remaining Hindus has been migrated and settled in Nasarpur.
According to Hakeem Fateh Mohammad Sehwani (book Abo-al-fazal) Nasarpur was one of the major city along with Umar Kot, Thatta and Sewistan (Sehwan). Mohammad Yousaf Shakir Abro Sindhi has described in Raisala Bursat that after establishment of Mansoora city during Arabic era gradually vanished the Berhaman Abad city and remaining Hindus has been migrated and settled in Nasarpur. Mirza Kaleej Bag has described the Nasarpur history and re-establish during Soomra kingdom from 720 to 1320. Dodha khan, Mirza Shah Baig Arkhon 928, Mirza Shah Hasan Arkhon 942, MIrza Tukhan, MIrza Qasim Arkhon and Sultan Abo al Qasim ruled in this region. Ali Sher Fateh Thathwi has mentioned the appearance of Meer Naseer in 752. Unfortunately, The complete history of the Nasarpur was not described or kept in any historical book. The archaeological sites, old Masjeed, ,Tomb, destructive Fort provides the evidence that Nasarpur is a historical city.
Nasarpur is famous city in the province of Sindh Pakistan.Located 45 km north west of Hyderabad, 11 km from Tando Allahyar.Nasarpur is known for its richness in handicrafts,artisans and artifacts beside being a big centre of ceramics.Its neighbor cities are Tando Allahyar, Matiari, Pali Jani, Odero Lal, Allah Dino Sand, Tajpoor, Tando Soomro, Tando Jam, Hyderabad and Mirpurkhas. City railway station "Tajpur Nasarpur railway station" located at a distance of 7 km.
Shah Inat, famous Sindhi Sufi also spent his life in the town of Nasaspur.He was a poet of great merit in the Sindhi language. His shrine is in the town of Nasarpur. Eminent poet, Hazrat Misri Shah Imam Sindhi also come from his family.
Nasarpur comprises one Town Municipal Administration office and 2 Union Councils. According to Census 2010 city population is 30,000. There are three main gates to enter the town of Nasarpur.
People of Nasarpur are more inclined towards the agricultural based lifestyle. The fertile Indus Plains provide a valuable source of income for the locals who practice farming on these lands. Onion is the major crop of Nasarpur.
Nasarpur is one of Historical, Literary, Religious Spiritual town of Sindh. This town is also famous through the subcontinent in Pottery, Ceramic craft( Known as Kashi Art), Khes ,carpet, and artisanship.It is also a holy place for the Hindu community.
Nasarpur city contains 8 ward and 4 Deh, including; Deh Nasarpur,Deh Bhanoki, Deh Bhatk and Deh Dhoro Lakhmir.
Mohalla Gareb abad, Jatoi Mohalla, Gulshane Mehdi,Gulshane Fazil goth Qazi Abdul Majeed Bhanoki Nasarpur, Dhoro Lakhmir Youfani Farm, Qaim lashari ghoth,Dr sohail Almani Moj khan mahajr, Ameen Muhammad Lund, Goth Hadi Buksh Rind Goth Muhammad Ameen kakepota, Gul Muhammad kakepota,Aijaz shah Bhukhari Haji Jhando lakhari, Malook Bubr, Bago khan jatoi, Goth Chaudry Barkat Ali Arain and Farm house, Mansoor Majeed Arain Mango Farm, Dano Brohi, Goth Allah Bachaya Uner, Goth Alam chuto, Mukhtar shah farm, Goth Muhammad Idrees khanzada, Khuda bux Bhati, Goth Imdad khan Nidamani,Anwar khan Nidamani, Majo gulam Mustafa Pandhiani(Bhatki) Bhell colony.
Medical services available in city are, Rural health center Nasarpur, OPD ultrasound-ray, E.C.G, Dental and Eye department.
City have 1 college Government collage Nasarpur, 2 high schools Government (p) high school for Boys and Government (p) high school for Girls, 27 Primary school for Boys and 4 Primary school for girls. Also, 3 Private schools. NGOS Supported schools are Isra and Primary school tharo shah bhano school.
Nasarpur has one KASHI KARI (Masonry ) Center under supervision of Mushtaque Ahmad Kashiger. He has taken special efforts to keep the Kashi culture alive till today. There is also a factory called by name of Muhammad Ayoub kashiger. Galeecha sazi (Carpet work) is also one of the oldest industry in Nasarpur working under Sindh Small Industries Corporation. There are couple of Individuals and domestic partners too. Ceramic Center is also one of the leading revenue generating industry. KHES industry is also an oldest industry in Nasarpur. It produces cotton and silk khes , lungi, mooshi ,garba, and clothes.
Kheer Pera is a kind of sweet which is prepared from milk products and saffron. Nasarpuri kheer pera is liked in all over Sindh. Mushtaque Ahmed Memon of Nasarpur have done special efforts to keep this industry alive and maintained the actual test. It is famous due to its fine flavors and presented as a gift and special sweet like Sohan halwa of multan and khoya of khanpur.