Dahli Tehsil
ڈاہلی | |
|---|---|
Taluka | |
| Dahli | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| District | Tharparkar |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 308,487 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Dahli (Sindhi: ڏاھلي, Urdu: ڈاہلی) is a taluka of Tharparkar District in Sindh, Pakistan.[1] Dahli is one of the seven Talukas of Tharparkar, along with Mithi, Islamkot, Nagarparkar, Chachro, Kaloi and Diplo.[2]
Khokhropar railway station, also known as Zero Point railway station, is located in the border town of Khokhrapar of this taluka. The Thar Express (international passenger train) connects Karachi to Jodhpur through this terminus.[3]
Demographics
The tehsil has a population of 326,034, according to the 2023 Census. Most of the population is rural (97%). Its literacy stood at 68.5% in 2023.[4] The tehsil has the highest human density compared to other tehsils in Tharparkar.[5]
Language
Sindhi language is spoken by almost all of the tehsil's population (99.9%).[4]
Religion
Islam is followed by majority of the tehsil's population. Hindus form a minority population.
References
- ^ "Report on Prevailing Drought like situation in Sindh with particular reference to District Tharparkar, November 2018" (PDF). National Disaster Management Authority - Government of Pakistan. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ Khan Chhalgri, Sawai (15 March 2021). "Remarkable development with miraculous achievement and boon for Thar". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "India to operate Thar Express for 6 months". m.greaterkashmir.com. Archived from the original on 4 April 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Dahli (Taluka, Pakistan) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ^ "Tharparkar Demographics: Population Growth Insights". The Agricultural Economist. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ^ "Table 9: Population by Sex, Religion and Rural/Urban, Census - 2023" (PDF). pbs.gov.pk. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2026.