Khairpur District

Khairpur is an administrative district in Sukkur Division, located in northeastern Sindh province with the Indus River to the west and India's border to the east. The region is divided into eight administrative subdivisions, with the city of Khairpur serving as the district headquarters and home to Shah Abdul Latif University.

The region grew from a princely state that maintained independence during British rule before being integrated into Pakistan in 1955. This merger marked a major turning point in how the area was governed in modern times.

Most residents speak Sindhi and follow Islamic customs, with local spiritual traditions rooted in Sufi saints who shaped the region's artistic and devotional life. These beliefs are visible in the way people live and celebrate together throughout the year.

The best time to visit is from October to March when temperatures are more comfortable and the heat is less intense. Travelers should expect limited public transportation and plan to hire local guides if they want to explore the archaeological sites and smaller towns across the district.

Kot Diji, an archaeological site within the district, contains settlement remains from around 3000 BCE that predate the well-known Indus Valley civilization. These early findings show that people lived in this area long before the rise of the major urban centers in the region.

Location: Sukkur Division

Capital city: Khairpur

Elevation above the sea: 61 m

Website: http://khairpur.gos.pk

GPS coordinates: 27.53000,68.74000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:03