Tando Allahyar District (, ) is a district of Hyderabad Division in the province of Sindh in Pakistan. Prior to becoming a separate district, it was part of Hyderabad District until 5 May 2005. According to 2023 Pakistani census, the population of Tando Allahyar district is 922,012 (0.92 million).

History The Soomra dynasty ruled the region till 712 A.D, when it was invaded by of Muhammad Bin Qasim. Later the region came under the Kalhoro dynasty, from 1717 to 1783. During the Kalharo rule, the Dals tribe were ruling the region and was known as Kundhi-Jiwasi. In 1783 A.D, the Talpur dynasty defeated the Kalhoras. Under the Talpur rule, Sindh region was divided into seven parts and the Kundhi Jiwasi was given to Mir Fateh Ali Khan Talpur to rule. Following his death, his son Mir Allahyar Khan became the ruler. There after the city was called Tando Allahyar. The British conquered the Sindh in 1843. When Pakistan was created in 1947, Tando Allahyar became a taluka of Hyderabad district until 2005. After which it became an independent district.

Administration

The district is subdivided into the three tehsils which contain a total of 20 Union Councils:District Government of Tando Allahyar

Taluka Union Councils Dehs Chamber Began JarwarDad Khan JarwarNaseer Khan LighariRawat LighariMasoo BozdarDarya Khan MariJaarkiLandhi Arraro, Bail, Buchar, Chachh, Chambar, Chanbeerah, Dhaloo, Garho Sadar, Jarki, Jaryoon, Jhole, Kandiyari, Kapaho, Karyo Gulsher, Landhi, Larah, Lootko, Mangria, Meerankhori, Nagnah, Noondani, Saheki, Sajarchang, Sandki, Sehajro, Sutiyari, Tarahdi, Thull, Wangi Jhando Mari Dasori Umar SandJhando MariMirabadMissanSultanabad StationUsman Shah HuriMail MoriHingoraniShahpur RizviTando Soomro Aelchi, Bulghia, Chhachharki, Daro Sutah, Daseeri, Dhaghki, Gahaiki, Ghado, Hadeki, Halepotani, Mashaikh Hothi, Hingorani, Hotki, Kathari, Kehi, Khado, Koraiki, Koryani, Langhano, Mail, Makhoro, Missan, Narahado, Nelorai, Nimro, Noori, Palhi, Rajpari, Rappar, Roopah, Sajnah, Seharki, Seharpur, Sonhari, Thebaki, Vesarki, Wagori, Waryaso Tando Allahyar (city) Bukera SharifDhinghano BozdarPak SingharShaikh MoosaTando Allahyar 1Tando Allahyar 2Tando Allahyar 3Tando AllahyarNasarpur Amri, Bhanoki, Bhatti, Bukerani, Dalki, Daro Qubi, Dhandh Shah, Dhoro Lakhmir, Ghab, Gujjo, Kamaro, Khokhar, Lakhyar, Mareji, Mehmoodani, Nahiki, Nasarpur, Pak Singhar, Reechhal, Shaikh Moosa, Sohna Bukera, Tando Allahyar, Wagodar, Wasanki

Education District Tando Allahyar is ranked 92nd in the education score index of the Pakistan District Education Rankings 2017 published by Alif Ailaan. The education score is composed of the learning, retention, and gender parity scores. In the middle school infrastructure index, which focuses on the availability of basic facilities and the building condition, Tando Allahyar ranks 75th. However, there was a steep improvement in almost all infrastructure indicators in Tando Allahyar in the year 2016-2017 including more availability of electricity and drinking water, access to toilets, and better building conditions.Alif Ailaan 2017. Pakistan District Education Rankings 2017 . Islamabad: Alif Ailaan. vi-66 pp.

Using data from the Standardized Achievement Test (SAT) report published by the Sindh government in 2017, it was found in the "2013-2018 Five Years of Education Reforms in Sindh. Wins, Losses and challenges for 2018-2023." report that Tando Allahyar ranked 8th for student achievement in the language in grade 8. However, with a score of only 41.68, it is still below average. In grade 8, Tando Allahyar ranked at the 7th position for student achievement in maths and 6th position for science.Alif Ailaan 2018. 2013-2018 Five Years of Education Reforms. Wins, Losses, and challenges for 2018-2023. Islamabad: Alif Ailaan. vi-42 pp. The LFTS (Leading Future Testing Service), has also launched for testing purposes. the service launched for the purpose to promote test patterns and enrich the student's faculties. Its first project started as GAT General Assessment Test. The test Date will be 14th Oct 2018. Website. www.lfts.jigsy.com

https://elections.alifailaan.pk/wp-includes/file/SindhEducationReport18.pdf

Administrative and infrastructure issues remain a hindrance for every child in district Tando Allahyar to access free and quality education. Issues reported by the residents via the Taleem Do! App complain of the lack of absenteeism of teachers, lack of basic facilities, and the prevalence of shelter-less schools and closed schools. Some citizens also appeal for their children to be educated in the regional language, Sindhi, rather than Urdu or English. The debate on whether basic education should be provided in the regional, national or official languages has been a point of debate in Pakistan for several years.

Demography

As of the 2023 census, Tando Allahyar district has 177,471 households and a population of 922,012. The district has a sex ratio of 103.31 males to 100 females and a literacy rate of 39.80%: 47.82% for males and 31.48% for females. 300,216 (32.56% of the surveyed population) are under 10 years of age. 285,687 (30.99%) live in urban areas.

Religion

+Religion in contemporary Tando Allahyar DistrictReligiousgroup194120172023Islam 59,57164.74%549,56665.54%581,93663.12%Hinduism 31,28534.00%286,53734.17%337,40336.59%Tribal religion6940.76%Sikhism 4340.47%20~0%Christianity 300.03%8030.10%1,3070.14%Ahmadi1,5430.18%1,1110.12%Others 00%780.01%2350.03% Total Population 92,014 100% 838,527 100% 922,012 100%

The majority religion is Islam, with 63.12% of the population. Hinduism (including those from Scheduled Castes) is practiced by 36.59% of the population. Hindus are over 40% in rural areas.

The district hosts one of the major Hindu pilgrimage centre in Pakistan, the Shri Ramdev Pir temple, whose annual festival is the second-largest Hindu pilgrimage center in Pakistan.

Language

At the time of the 2023 census, 786,867 of the population spoke Sindhi, 66,805 Urdu, 22,976 Punjabi, 10,552 Balochi and 9,241 Hindko, 6,835 Saraiki, 6,136 Pashto, 3,780 Mewati, 1,920 Brahui, 185 Kashmiri, 7 Shina, 1 Balti, 1 Kohistani, 6,706 others as their first language.

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