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The divisions of Sindh constitute the primary administrative units within the Pakistani province of Sindh. In aggregate, six divisions comprise the province, each of which is subdivided into districts contingent upon territorial extent. Administrative oversight of divisions is vested in Commissioners, whereas districts fall under the jurisdiction of Deputy Commissioners. | The divisions of Sindh constitute the primary administrative units within the Pakistani province of Sindh. In aggregate, six divisions comprise the province, each of which is subdivided into districts contingent upon territorial extent. Administrative oversight of divisions is vested in Commissioners, whereas districts fall under the jurisdiction of Deputy Commissioners. | ||
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Revision as of 17:40, 13 July 2026
| Divisions of Sindh | |
|---|---|
| Category | First-level administrative body |
| Location |  Pakistan |
| Found in |  Sindh |
| Number | 6 (as of 2024[1]) |
| Populations | Greatest: Karachi —2,03,82,881 (2023 census) Least: Mirpur Khas — 46,19,624 (2023 census)[2] |
| Areas | Largest: Hyderabad — 48,670 km2 (18,790 sq mi) Smallest: Karachi —3,528 km2 (1,362 sq mi) |
| Government | Division Administration |
| Subdivisions | Districts Tehsils Union councils |
The divisions of Sindh constitute the primary administrative units within the Pakistani province of Sindh. In aggregate, six divisions comprise the province, each of which is subdivided into districts contingent upon territorial extent. Administrative oversight of divisions is vested in Commissioners, whereas districts fall under the jurisdiction of Deputy Commissioners.
History
List of the Divisions by area, population, density, literacy rate etc.
| Name | Headquarter | Districts | Area
(km2)[3] |
Population (2023)[3] | Pop. Density (2023)[3] | Literacy rate (2023)[3] | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad Division | Hyderabad | 48,670 | 1,16,59,246 | 239.56/km2 | 45.38% | .svg) | |
| Karachi Division | Karachi | 3,527 | 2,03,82,881 | 5,779.10/km2 | 75.11% | .svg) | |
| Larkana Division | Larkana | 15,213 | 70,93,706 | 466.29/km2 | 44.53% | .svg) | |
| Mirpur Khas Division | Mirpur Khas | 28,170 | 46,19,624 | 153.99/km2 | 40.41% | .svg) | |
| Shaheed Benazirabad Division | Nawabshah | 18,176 | 59,30,649 | 326.29/km2 | 49.91% | .svg) | |
| Sukkur Division | Sukkur | 27,158 | 60,10,041 | 221.30/km2 | 59.72% | .svg) |
List of the Divisions by Population & Density over the years
| Name | Population (1998) | Pop. Density (1998) | Population (2017)[4] | Pop. Density (2017) | Population (2023)[5] | Pop. Density (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad Division | 46,10,071 | 137.503/km2 | 70,26,335 | 209.572/km2 | 1,16,59,246 | 252.1/km2 |
| Karachi Division | 98,56,318 | 2,793.741/km2 | 1,60,51,521 | 4,549.751/km2 | 2,03,82,881 | 5,536.3/km2 |
| Larkana Division | N/A | N/A | 61,90,926 | 406.950/km2 | 70,93,706 | 408.8/km2 |
| Mirpur Khas Division | 25,85,417 | 91.776/km2 | 42,28,683 | 150.108/km2 | 46,19,624 | 164.3/km2 |
| Shaheed Benazirabad Division | 35,10,036 | 193.124/km2 | 52,82,277 | 290.634/km2 | 59,30,649 | 331.5/km2 |
| Sukkur Division | 34,47,935 | 140.703/km2 | 55,38,555 | 226.017/km2 | 60,10,041 | 232.5/km2 |
Notes and References
Notes
References
- ↑ "Clearing the Confusion: Is Bhambhore Sindh's Seventh Division?". mcqtimes.com. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ↑ "2023 population".
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Population 2023 tables sindh" (PDF).
- ↑ "TABLE - 1 : AREA, POPULATION ... (Census-2017) - Sindh" (PDF). pbs.gov.pk. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ↑ "TABLE 1 : AREA, POPULATION BY SEX, POPULATION DENSITY (Census-2023) - Sindh" (PDF). pbs.gov.pk. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 6 October 2025.