Tando Adam Khan

Tando Adam (Urdu: ٹنڈو آدم‎) (Sindhi: ٽنڊو آدم) is a town in Sindh, Pakistan. The city is also called Daran Jo Shehar (City of Gates) (درن جو شهر), because it had eight gates in different places. It was formerly under Nawab Shah district (now known as Shaheed Benazir Abad District) until 1955 and later became part of Sanghar District. Tando Adam was founded by Mir Adam Khan Mari, which is called "cantonment" for "Tando" in Balochi. Tando Adam is known for its industries and its agriculture; crops raised nearby include sugar-cane, wheat, cotton, bananas, and mangoes.

Overview

Tando Adam has number of ancient sites, including mosques and Hindu temples. The shrine of the poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai is located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from Tando Adam.

Economic activity

The town has many emerging and established industries with Ismail jee considered the trade hub of the district. Tando Adam has the biggest power loom industry in Pakistan. Numerous fruit juice, paper products, cotton ginning and cottage industries also contribute to the national exchequer. Tando Adam is an economic center for Sanghar District. Its labour mostly came from Bangla road, Joharabad (formerly known as Jatia Para). There are more than 20 cotton ginning factories. The telecommunication industry also plays a vital role in the economic life of Tando Adam.

Cuisine

Tando Adam is full of bazaars, mosques, shrines and plenty of places to have food, Some famous cuisines of the city which includes "Sajji" special dessert "Barfi"(known as "maawa"), "Badayoon pera" and "lassi" of Mastana are specialties of Tando Adam which are known for their unique taste around the country.

Education

Tando Adam is home to many public and private educational institutions: New Ali Garh Government College, Government Girls Degree College, Sir Syed Government High School, Government Shah Abdul Latif High School, Government Fatimah Jinnah Girls High School, Haji Roshan Din Girls and Boys High Schools, BAHRIA Foundation College.[1] The major business areas are linked with Muhammad Ali (M.A) Jinnah road. Muhammadi Chowk is the transit hub for proceeding to Hyderabad via the national highway and to Tando Allahyar.

Population

The population is 92% Muslim, 6% Hindu, and 2% Christian. Ethnically, 50% are Sindhi, 30% are Muhajir, 10% are Punjabi, 8% are Pashtun, and 2% other ethnicity. The Muhajirs and Punjabis arrived in the area following the 1947 partition of British India into India and Pakistan. The official language of the city is Urdu; other languages spoken include Sindhi, Siraiki, Balochi, Pashto, Punjabi, and Marwari Qaimkhani. Sindhi is a medium of communication.

In 1951, there were only 21,260 residents; by 2012, the population had increased to 123,261.[2] The area of the city is 16 square kilometres (6.2 sq mi).

Famous people

″ Abdul Hakeem Khoso (Adovocate) 1975 Civil Court Tando Adam

References

  1. ↑ http://bahriafoundation.com/bf/education-training-services/
  2. ↑ See Census of Pakistan, 1961, West Pakistan Population Volume, Table 4 (II-130)
  3. ↑ http://www.sindhsalamat.com/threads/14603/
  4. ↑ http://sindhipeoples.blogspot.com/2011/07/blog-post_13.html
  5. ↑ http://www.sindhisangat.com/sindhyat_details.asp?id=211
  6. ↑ http://www.encyclopediasindhiana.org/article.php?Dflt=%D8%AC%D8%B3%DA%AA%D8%A7%DA%BB%D9%8A%20%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%82
  7. ↑ http://www.shireengroup.net/?page_id=41
  8. ↑ http://sindhipeoples.blogspot.com/2012/05/blog-post_05.html
  9. ↑ http://premprakashpanth.blogspot.com/p/swami-teunram_26.html

Coordinates: 25°45′N 68°40′E / 25.750°N 68.667°E