Shujabad Tehsil, Sindh

Shujabad Tehsil (also spelled Shujabad Taluka) is an administrative subdivision of Mirpurkhas District in the province of Sindh, Pakistan.[1][2]

History

The tehsil was formed in 2012. Its named after Shuja Mohammad Shah, father of then Sindh Minister for Agriculture Syed Ali Nawaz Shah.[3]

Administration

The tehsil includes the Union councils: Mirwah Gorchani, Makhan Sammu and Jhilori.[3]

Population

The tehsil has a population of 185,654 as of 2023 Census.[4] The literacy rate of the district stands at 39.46%.[5]

Religion

Religions in Kot Ghulam Muhammad Taluka (2023)
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 50.24%
Islam
 
 49.11%
Other or not stated
 
 0.65%

Hinduism is followed by majority of the tehsil's population. Muslims forms a significant minority.[6]

References

  1. ^ Ali, Z. (2025-11-10). "Child raped, murdered; locals stage protest". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  2. ^ "Mirpurkhas :: :: :: District Courts". www.districtcourtsmirpurkhas.gov.pk. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  3. ^ a b "New taluka in Mirpurkhas notified". Dawn. 2012-12-13. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  4. ^ "TABLE 1 : AREA, POPULATION BY SEX, SEX RATIO, POPULATION DENSITY, URBAN POPULATION, HOUSEHOLD SIZE AND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE, CENSUS-2023, SINDH" (PDF).
  5. ^ "TABLE 12 : LITERACY RATE, ENROLMENT AND OUT OF SCHOOL POPULATION BY SEX AND RURAL/URBAN, CENSUS-2023, SINDH" (PDF).
  6. ^ "7th Population and Housing Census - Detailed Results: Table 9" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
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