Mithi
| مٺي مِٹهّى | |
|---|---|
| City | |
| Mithi | |
  مٺي مِٹهّى | |
| Coordinates: 24°44′N 69°48′E / 24.74°N 69.80°ECoordinates: 24°44′N 69°48′E / 24.74°N 69.80°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| District | Tharparkar |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Population (1998) | |
| • Total | 23,432 (only within city)[1] |
| • Estimate () | Above 27,000 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
Mithi (Sindhi: مٺي, Urdu: مِٹهّى), is the capital of Tharparkar District in the Sindh province of Pakistan.
Mithi was made the capital of Tharparkar District in 1990, when the district was separated from Mirpur Khas to form a new District.[2]
Geography
The town is located at 24°74'0N 69°80'0E with an altitude of 28 metres (92 feet),[3] lying 278 kilometres from Karachi and is located in a beautiful desert area.
Economy
Mithi has now seen a tremendous development and is considered one of the most developed cities of District Tharparkar. A large number of people from all over the district Tharparkar have now moved to the city resulting in high development rate. It is now considered heart of Tharparkar District with tremendous level of economic and social activity.[4]
Education
In April 2014, The Government of Sindh announced that it will establish a University and a Cadet College in Mithi, Tharparkar District[5]
Demographics
The population of Mithi over 25,000. According to 1998 census.
Health
The Mithi Hospital is located in city.