Badin district is situated between 24º-5` to 25º-25` north latitude and 68 21’ to 69 20’ east longitude. The district is bounded on the north by Hyderabad district on the east by Mirpurkhas and Tharparker districts, on the south the Arabian Sea and Rann of Kutch, which also forms the international boundary with India, and on the west it is bounded by Thatta and Hyderabad districts. The total area of the district is 6,726 square kilometers and the district consists of five talukas, they are Badin, Matli, Tando Bago, Golarchi and Talhar and with the introduction of the Devolution System the talukas have been sub-divided into the Union Councils numbering 49, Tapas 109 and Dehs 511.

Physical Features / Topography

The districts is a part of Lower Indus plain formed by the alluvial deposits of the Indus river. Being a vast alluvial plain, its land is very uniform in character and is not diversified by hills or rivers. The southern part of the district is close to the delta of the river Indus and the land surface is, therefore, relatively low as compared to the north half, the general elevation of the district is about 50 meters above sea level. Clay and sand are principal ingredients of the soil and one of the two factors by which the composition of the various soils is differentiated is the extent to which the clay or the sand predominates. The other criterion of the character of a soil is the presence or absence of natural salts. These occur in every taluka but are formed in greater quantities in the south of the district.

Matli is generally on a higher level than the adjoining talukas of Tando Muhammad Khan (Hyderabad district) and Tando bago of this district and unlike them presents an uneven surface, long rolling undulation of not great heights or depth succeeding each other through a large area from east to west. Tando Bago is a vast allubial plain. It is generally low lying and well watered.

History

History of Badin is related with the history of Sindh in general and with lower Sindh in particular. This area was the center of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization. Islam came into the region by 711. The areas remained under the control of the caliphate until it came under the control of the Ghaznavids. In 1592, Sindh came under the direct rule of the Mughal emperors.

Shrines

In Badin district there are numerous shrines of the saints, which are visited by hundreds of the people daily not only from parts of the district but also beyond. The shrines include that of Saman Shah, one of the greatest saints of Sindh of the last century, the shrines of 22 Pirs of Lowari Sharif including that of the famous poet of Sindhi language, Khowaja Muhammad Zaman and others. While other famous saints who graced this part of Sindh have their last abodes are Raj Shaheen, Ghulam Shah, Ahmed Rajo, Sajan Sawai, Mah Wali, Shah Qadri, Miyoon Mooso, Shah Gariyo, Syed Tajuddin Shah alias Shah Turail, the Hussain Shah ‘Sail’, Sawall Fakir. The known poets of Sindh, Gul Ghaibee. Shah Dewano, Shaikh Kirhyo Bhandari, Sarwar Fakir, Khan Shah, Mehmood Fakir, the folk Sindhi poet, Shaheed Dodo Soomro, who laid down his life fighting against the invading forces of Alluddin Khijli and others.

Festivals: Mostly festivals are also held annually at most of the shrines of these saintly men. The big annual fairs are held at Saman Shah, Ghulam Shah, Sajan Sawai, Gul Ghaibee, Sawan Fakir, Shah Turail, Mai Bhabee, Shah Gariyo, Raj Shaheen and Shah Deewano. Ahmed Rajo. Shah Qadri and others. These annual fairs, besides being reflective of the local culture are also the great source of the entertainment for people of the district.

Postal Service

In district Badin 55 post offices have been working since the year 2002. Considering the projected population 1252,45 thousand of the district for the year 2002, hence there are four post offices for about 91,087 population of the district.

Telephone and Telegraph

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Internet

Internet facility is available in all the Talukas of the district.

Transportation

The district is well linked by roads with its all taluka head quarters. Main roads in the district are Badin to Sajawal road, Badin to Tando Muhammad Khan road and Badin to Hyderabad road. Badin district consists of five talukas; its total geographical area is 6,726 square kilometers and the total length of roads of both high type and low type is 2019 kilometers. The length of road per square km as per geographical area is 0.30 km, which is insufficient as compared to the rush of motor vehicles and farms to market transportation.

Media

Media is a massive source of communication. It comprises of electronic media including radio, television, videocassette recorder, cable system and print media including newspapers, books, pamphlets, brochures, magazines etc.

3950 television licenses were registered from Badin in 1999-2000. There are 2 cinemas in Badin with 611 seating facility.

Newspapers and Periodicals

In district Badin, one weekly Newspaper is published.

Climate

The climate of the district taken as a whole is moderate, and is tampered by the sea breeze which blows for eight months of the year from March to October, making the hot weather comparatively cool. During the monsoon period, the sky is cloudy, but there is very little precipitation. The climate in summer is generally moist and humid. The cold weather in Badin starts from the beginning of November when a sudden change from the moist sea breeze to the dry and cold north-east wind brings about, as a natural consequence, an immediate fall in temperature.

The maximum temperature in the hot weather does not usually exceed 40C, while the minimum reading in winter does not fall below 8C. the autumn sets in September and lasts for 1 ½ months.

Picture of Badin

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