Umerkot District, Administrative district in Mirpur Khas Division, Pakistan.
Umerkot District spans 5,608 square kilometers across the Sindh province, containing four administrative subdivisions called Tehsils: Kunri, Pithoro, Samaro, and Umerkot.
The district gained prominence in 1542 when Mughal Emperor Akbar was born at Umerkot Fort while his father Humayun sought refuge from the Suri dynasty.
The Umarkot Shiv Mandir temple attracts 250,000 participants during the annual Maha Shivratri celebration, reflecting the district's strong Hindu presence.
The district maintains over 100 schools, 20 colleges, and one polytechnic institution, serving its population of 1,158,284 residents according to the 2023 census.
Umerkot stands as the sole district in Pakistan with a Hindu majority population, representing 54.6 percent of its total inhabitants.
Location: Mirpur Khas Division
Capital city: Umerkot
GPS coordinates: 25.37000,69.73000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:26
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