Mirpur Mathelo

Mirpur Mathelo
Town
Mirpur Mathelo
Mirpur Mathelo
Coordinates: 28°1′N 69°32′E / 28.017°N 69.533°E / 28.017; 69.533Coordinates: 28°1′N 69°32′E / 28.017°N 69.533°E / 28.017; 69.533
Country  Pakistan
Province Sindh
Government
Area
  Total 30 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation 76 m (249 ft)
Population (2009)
  Total 50,000 approx.
  Estimate () 60,000
  Density 18/km2 (50/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+5)
Calling code 0723

Mirpur Mathelo is a town in Ghotki District, Sindh province, Pakistan.[1] The city is the capital of Ghotki District and is administratively subdivided into ten union councils. The largest building is about 6 floors. This City has to many play ground like: Cricket ground in high and school and degree college, Badminton play ground in high school etc. The NH-5 high way touches this city from the begging till the end, and min temp is 4 degree C in winter and max temp in summer is 49 degree C.

Topography

Mirpur Mathelo is a plain land with many trees, mostly Eucalyptus, acacia nilotica ones. . Cultivation is widely found in the area.

Drainage

Masu Vah (Canal) flows in the suburb of the city just near the site of Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited. It is the main source of water for cultivation of land. It is also a source of fish for local fishermen.

Rain

Although the amount is good it is not reliable as it happens only during the monsoon seasons and rarely occurs other than this period.

Religion

Compared with other areas of Sindh, Mirpur Mathelo along with other areas of Ghotki district have comparatively more population of Hindus.

Economy

The ten kilometre area between this city and Daharki has many major Pakistani industries in it i.e. Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited, Mari Gas Company, Liberty Power Plant and Engro Fertilizer Plant of Engro Corporation.

Shops

Compared with other areas of Pakistan the city has more Hindu vendors. The city is rising city and has too many investors. Mirpur Mathelo is growing fastly as compare to other cities of this district .

Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited

Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited has three plants all over Pakistan and together they are a valuable asset to the economy. Two are situated at Machi Goth, Sadiqabad lies in next province Punjab while the other is established here. Largest fertilizer producer in Pakistan, it has also gained a prominent position in Mirpur Mathelo. Almost everyone knows about it. One reason for that are the various social welfare projects that have been completed here ranging from Sona Welfare Hospital to Sona Welfare School(Both are free). FFC has also provided a lot of Job Opportunities for Mathelians and has thus improved conditions of the area since its establishment in 2002.

Unions

The unions of the city are:
Dhangro, Garhi Chaker, Jarwar,Mirpur mathelo -1, Mirpur mathelo-2, Sono Pitafi, Wahi Ghoto, YaroLund, [2]

References

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