Mithi

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title: "Mithi" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["tehsils-of-tharparkar-district", "populated-places-in-sindh", "hinduism-in-sindh"] topic_path: "society/religion" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mithi" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

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FieldValue
nameMithi
native_namesd
ur
settlement_typeTehsil
image_skylineMithi WV banner.JPG
imagesize300px
image_mapFile:Mithi.svg
coordinates
pushpin_mapSindh#Pakistan
pushpin_label_position
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_name
subdivision_type1Province
subdivision_name1Sindh
subdivision_type2Division
subdivision_name2Mirpur Khas
subdivision_type3District
subdivision_name3Tharparkar
population_as_of2023
population_total52,376
total_typeCity
population_metro239,091 (Mithi tehsil)
population_density_metro_km2auto
population_footnotes
area_metro_km22,954
elevation_m42
leader_title1Assistant Commissioner
leader_name1Dr. Umair Ashraf
area_code0232-261xxx
area_code_typeCalling code
timezone1PST
utc_offset1+5
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| name = Mithi | official_name = | native_name = sd ur | settlement_type = Tehsil | image_skyline = Mithi WV banner.JPG | imagesize = 300px | image_alt = | image_caption = | image_map = File:Mithi.svg | mapsize = | map_alt = | map_caption = | coordinates = | pushpin_map = Sindh#Pakistan | pushpin_label_position = | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_mapsize = | pushpin_map_caption = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = | subdivision_type1 = Province | subdivision_name1 = Sindh | subdivision_type2 = Division | subdivision_name2 = Mirpur Khas | subdivision_type3 = District | subdivision_name3 = Tharparkar | population_as_of = 2023 | population_total = 52,376 | total_type = City | pop_est_as_of = | population_metro = 239,091 (Mithi tehsil) | population_density_metro_km2 = auto | population_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = | area_metro_km2 = 2,954 | elevation_m = 42 | elevation_m_min = | elevation_m_max = | population_density_km2 = | leader_title = | leader_name = | leader_title1 = Assistant Commissioner | leader_name1 = Dr. Umair Ashraf | area_code = 0232-261xxx | area_code_type = Calling code | timezone1 = PST | utc_offset1 = +5 | website = | footnotes = Mithi (; , ) is a city and the administrative capital of Tharparkar District in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It became the district headquarter of Tharparkar District in 1990, after the area's separation from Mirpur Khas. Mithi is one of the very few cities in Pakistan where Hindus form a majority. Close to 80% of Mithi's population belongs to the Hindu community. Both Hindus and Muslims reportedly live peacefully and there have been no reports of religious intolerance.

Geography

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7d/Shiv_Parvati_Temple,_Mithi.jpg" caption="website=www.tiptopglobe.com}} It lies 450 kilometers from [[Karachi]] and is located in a desert area. The geography of Mithi is characterized by its arid landscape, typical of the Thar Desert, which influences the climate, agriculture, and daily life in the town. Water scarcity is a significant issue due to the desert terrain. The region is known for its unique flora and fauna adapted to the harsh desert conditions, as well as for the traditional mud-brick architecture found in the town."] ::

Economy

Mithi is now considered the heart of Tharparkar District with a high level of economic and social activity. It has seen a large increase in development. Significant numbers of people from all over the Tharparkar District have moved to the city.

According to the Thar Coal Mining Authority, preparations have been completed for them to start work on the open pit coal mine, which covers over 9,600 square km of Tharparkar District. 175 billion tonnes of coal, the world's 5th largest reserves of coal, are estimated to be available. The project has received financial assistance from China as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Almost 3,000 Chinese technicians and engineers are expected to arrive on site to help locals in running the heavy machinery. Roads, preliminary infrastructure and residential complexes for labourers are under construction.

Education

Demographics

Population

The population of city in 1998 was 19,697 but according to the 2023 Census of Pakistan, the population has risen to 52,376. The population of Mithi tehsil was 239,091 (2023). ::data[format=table] | Census | Population (Mithi city) | Population (Mithi tehsil) | |---|---|---| | 1972 | 10,211 | | | 1981 | 12,287 | | | 1998 | 19,697 | 125,137 | | 2017 | 47,135 | 219,901 | | 2023 | 52,376 | 239,091 | ::

Languages

The population of Mithi is over 47,073 as of 2017 Mithi's primary local language is Dhatki, one of the Rajasthani languages of the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family. It is most closely related to Marwari. Sindhi is also widely understood by the local populace.

Religion

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Majority of the population in both Mithi taluk and the town belong to the Hindu community, and is one of the few areas of Sindh, Pakistan which are primarily non-Muslim.

References

References

  1. "Sindh (Pakistan): Province, Major Cities, Municipalites & Towns - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information".
  2. link. sindheducation.gov.pk. ()
  3. "Eco Tourism Development in Pakistan - Tharparkar".
  4. (4 March 2015). "Mithi". Dawn.Com.
  5. "City (town) Mithi: map, population, location".
  6. Samoon, Hanif. (16 January 2016). "Thar's coal fields: mining for power".
  7. (2019-08-20). "NED campus in Thar planned".
  8. link
  9. "Mithi (Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information".
  10. "Mithi (Taluka, Pakistan) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location".
  11. "7th Population and Housing Census - Detailed Results: Table 33".
  12. Raza, Hassan. (4 March 2015). "Mithi: Where a Hindu fasts and a Muslim does not slaughter cows".

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