Ghotki is a city in northern Sindh, Pakistan, and the headquarters of Ghotki District. The town is known for its date palms. A historical account by Mirza Kalich Beg says that Ghotki was founded by Pir Mohsin Shah in 1447 and that he built a mosque there; the same account gives an earlier name for the place. The 2023 census counted 119,879 residents, which made it the 102nd largest city in Pakistan. The town is governed by a municipal committee. The surrounding district includes riverine tracts along the Indus where law and order have been a recurring concern for the Sindh authorities in recent years.
Facts
Founding Year Sources
1. Ghotki (Wikipedia)
Demographics
According to 2023 census, Ghotki had a population of 119,879.
History
According to Mirza Kalich Beg, Ghotki was founded by Pir Mohsin Shah during 1447 and had also constructed a glorious mosque.
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Ghotki (Urdu: گھوٹکی; Sindhi: گهوٽڪي) is a city in northern Sindh, Pakistan, and the headquarter of Ghotki District.
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Ghotki (Urdu: گھوٹکی; Sindhi: گهوٽڪي) is a city in northern Sindh, Pakistan, and the headquarter of Ghotki District.
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Ghotki (Urdu: گھوٹکی; Sindhi: گهوٽڪي) is a city in northern Sindh, Pakistan, and the headquarter of Ghotki District.
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