Total population
1,159,831 2023 Census
Umerkot District
Umerkot District lies in eastern Sindh along the Pakistan-India border and spans about 5,608 square kilometers. It has a population of nearly 1.1 million and is known for its rich cultural heritage and religious diversity. The district is historically significant as the birthplace of Mughal Emperor Akbar and has a predominantly agriculture-based economy.
Basic information
Total area
5,608 km²
Administrative units
4 tehsils · 42 union councils
Administrative scale
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population (2023 Census) | 1,159,831 |
| Total area | 5,608 km² |
| Tehsils | 4 |
| Union councils | 42 |
| Tehsils (named) | Kunri, Pithoro, Samaro, Umerkot |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools | 2,300 |
| Colleges | 11 |
Hospitals & health facilities
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| DHQ | 1 |
| THQ | 3 |
| RHC | 6 |
| BHU | 30 |
| Dispensaries | 15 |
Police stations
| Police station |
|---|
| PS Umerkot City |
| PS Soofi Faqeer |
| PS Dhoronaro |
| PS Ghulam Nabi Shah |
| PS Shadi Palli |
| PS Kunri |
| PS Taluka |
| PS Khokhrapar |
| PS Women & Children Umerkot |
| PS Chhore |
| PS Pithoro |
| PS Samaro |
| PS Bodar Farm |
| PS Nabisar Road |
| Town Mirpurkhas |
Total listed: 15
Civil courts
| Court |
|---|
| District & Sessions Judge, Umerkot |
| Additional District & Sessions Judge-I, Umerkot |
| Senior Civil Judge / Assistant Sessions Judge-I, Umerkot |
| Civil Judge & Judicial Magistrate-I, Umerkot |
| Civil Judge & Judicial Magistrate-II, Umerkot |
| Civil Judge & Judicial Magistrate (Family Court), Umerkot |
| Civil Judge & Judicial Magistrate-I, Kunri |
| Civil Judge & Judicial Magistrate-II, Kunri |
| Civil Judge & Judicial Magistrate, Samaro |
| Consumer Protection Court/CJJM, Umerkot |
Total listed: 10
National Assembly constituencies
| Constituency | Name (Party) | Contact / address |
|---|---|---|
| NA-213 Umerkot | Saba Talpur (PPPP) | Sindhi Muslim Housing Society, House No. A-110, Qasimabad, District Hyderabad; A-105, Parliament Lodges, Islamabad |
Provincial Assembly constituencies
| Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|
| PS-49 Umerkot-I | Sardar Ali Shah (PPPP) |
| PS-50 Umerkot-II | Ameer Ali Shah (PPPP) |
| PS-51 Umerkot-III | Muhammad Taimur Talpur (PPPP) |
Priority issues & challenges
1. Road infrastructure
Road infrastructure in Umerkot District is poor, with many rural roads damaged by floods and heavy traffic causing frequent delays and safety issues.
2. Water crisis
Umerkot District faces a severe water crisis with frequent droughts affecting over 77% of the area and contaminated or intermittent supply in many households.
3. Health
Healthcare facilities in Umerkot are under severe strain, serving a large catchment with limited advanced hospitals and insufficient beds.
4. Unemployment
Umerkot has significant youth unemployment driven by inadequate skills and education, contributing to higher educated youth joblessness in Sindh.
5. Environmental challenges
Canals and water bodies in Umerkot are heavily polluted with untreated industrial waste, sewage, and agricultural runoff, worsening water quality.