Pano Akil
| پنّوعاقِل | |
|---|---|
| City | |
| Pano Aqil | |
| Country |
 Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,193 km2 (1,233 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 245,187 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
| Number of towns | 516 |
| Number of Union councils | 12 |
| Pano Aqil Government Website | |
Pano Aqil (Urdu: پنّوعاقِل), is a tehsil/taluka of Sukkur District in the Sindh province of Pakistan.[1] It is located approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of the Sukkur. Pano Aqil Cantonment, Pakistan's largest cantonment, is located here. The Mohallas in this city include Soomra Mohalla Fouji Mohalla, Abbasi Muhammadi Mohalla, Sofi Mohalla, Mehran Colony, Indher Colony,soomra colony Basheerabad, Shaikh Muhalla, Mandar Gali, Masan Muhalla, Gharibabad, Bashirabad, Mohalla Shaheed Zulifqar Ali Bhutto and Irrigation Colony. It consists of 12 union councils[1] and 516 villages.
Accessibility
The city can be accessed by rail as it is located on the main railway line of Pakistan. The national highway also passes by the west of the city, providing easy access by Road. Similarly, public transport is easily available for various cities including Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore and Sukkur. Sukkur Airport is about an hour driving distance from the city. The city is connected via a grid of roads and streets, most accessible by car.
Economy
Pano Aqil is basically an agricultural area, as its land is fertile while water is available in appropriate quantity. Some agricultural industries include cotton, vegetables, fruits, sugarcane and Okra.
Demographics
Pano Aqil's estimated population is 245,187 in an area of 3,193 square kilometres (1,233 sq mi).There is a large Hindu community. Some Christian families also live and work in the city.
See also
- Pano Aqil Cantonment
