Sukkur District

Sukkur District is an administrative region in Sindh Province that stretches along the western bank of the Indus River, encompassing urban areas and farmland. The territory contains several industrial facilities producing biscuits, cigarettes, oil, lime, and cement, as well as cotton and flour mills.

The district headquarters relocated from Shikarpur to Sukkur in 1883 during British colonial rule, marking a major shift in regional administration. This change in power center established Sukkur as the new focus for governance and commerce in the area.

The region is home to Sindhis, Punjabis, Brahuis, Balochis, and Pakhtuns, with Sindhi being the dominant language spoken in daily life. This mix of communities shapes local customs and traditions throughout the area.

The area is served by seven major canals fed by the Sukkur Barrage, supporting farming across extensive regions. Visitors should be aware this is a thinly populated administrative district with scattered urban centers.

The Sukkur Barrage system is an engineering structure that has shaped water management in the region since its completion, opening up millions of acres for irrigation. This infrastructure remains a defining feature of the landscape and economic life.