Ranipur, Pakistan
| Ranipur Riyasat | |
|---|---|
| Ranipur | |
  Ranipur Riyasat | |
| Coordinates: 27°17′20″N 68°30′16″E / 27.28889°N 68.50444°ECoordinates: 27°17′20″N 68°30′16″E / 27.28889°N 68.50444°E | |
| Country |
 Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| District | Khairpur |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 400,000 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
| Calling code | 0243 |
| Number of Union Councils | 1 |
Ranipur is a town in Khairpur district of Sindh province in Pakistan..
History
It was established before the Kalhora reign of Sindh (1701 to 1783 AD). A unique city between two canals Rohri canal on east and Abul canal on west.Rani means queen it is said that name of city is based on one of princess of Darya Khan who rules Thatta. It become famous first time in British occupation when an anti khilafat movement was operated from Ranipur city by the Pir's of the city to protect the interest of British Raj occupation in Sindh . Ranipur is a main town and Union Council of the Khairpur District of Sindh province, Pakistan.[1]
Educational Institutes Government Primary Boys School Ranipur was established in 1892 AD. Government High School Ranipur was founded in 1939, . Government Girls Primary School, Sachal Sarmast Degree College and Government Girls Degree College Ranipur are prime institute of city. Private sector, Ever shine College, Mazhar Muslim Model School College, Bahria Foundation College.Some Ranipur's famous peoples are Pir Syed Saleh Shah Jeelani , Pir Syed Mirah Shah Jeelani and his sons other pir's , Ustad Muhammad Usman Soomro Ex. Head Master of Murad High School Gambat and Ex. Head Master of Naz High School Khairpur, his wife Ghulam Zainab famous known as Jeeji Aman first ever Lady teacher of Ranipur, Professor Abdul Sami Memon, Dr Shahnawaz shahani, his wife Dr Salma Shahnawaz Shahani, Town Chairman Rasool Bux Memon, Dr Qadir Bux Memon, Dr. Abdul Sattar Memon, Maj. Salim Soomro, Maj. Javaid Iqbal Sahito,Capt PN Amir Hussain Soomro, Prof Altaf Aseem, Ustad Jamal uddin Mallah, Ustad Abdul Haleem Soomro, Ustad Muhammad Chutal Mallah, Engineer Abdul Jabbar Memon, Engineer Muhammad Azam Soomro, Maj. Memon, Dr Rasool Bux Memon, Engineer Abdul Qayoom Memon.
Culture
Shrines. Few shrines make it popular in the country.These are shrine of Saleh Shah and Hajran shah famous as Bodelo Bahar. Nowadays this city is famous for the numerous Gates, 1. Babe Dastageer, 2. Babe Sachal Sarmast, 3. Babe Bodela, 4. Babe Saleh Sha, 5. Babe abdul Jabbar Sha. Pure milk of Ranipur " Sharif Bhellar dairy forms ".
In present days this city is famous for its numerous gates, 1. Babe Dategeer, 2. Babe Sachal Sarmast, 3. Babe Bodela, 4. Babe abdul Jabar Sha, 5. Babe saleh Sha.
Ranipur sugar mill is a famous landmark in Pakistan. It has large source of lime stone in the district. It is also famous pure milk of Bhellar family dairy forms "Sharif dairy forms
Transportation
Ranipur is located at kilometre marker 413 on the main N-5 National Highway. 1 kilometer at daraza sharif where is tomb of Sachal Sarmast a famous Sufi poet of Sind. Ranipur is heart of khairpur district and center of education of district.There are very famous institutes of sindh in ranipur like Ever Shine College Ranipur( Founded By Sir Enginner Mr. Mumtaz Ali Channa)Mazahar Muslim Model Higher Secondary School Ranipur(was founded by Sir Qurban Ali Memon),Mehran Public School Ranipur and, Bahria college Ranipur, where students come from every corner of Sindh.
Air base Ranipur Memon Moulla