Ranipur, Sindh
| Ranipur Riyasat | |
|---|---|
| Ranipur | |
  Ranipur Riyasat | |
| Coordinates: 27°17′20″N 68°30′16″E / 27.28889°N 68.50444°ECoordinates: 27°17′20″N 68°30′16″E / 27.28889°N 68.50444°E | |
| Country |
 Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| District | Khairpur |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 400,000 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
| Calling code | 0243 |
| Number of Union Councils | 1 |
Ranipur is a town in Khairpur district of Sindh province in Pakistan..
History
It was established before the Kalhora reign of Sindh (1701 to 1783 AD). A unique City between two canals Rohri Canal on East and Abul Canal on West. Rani means QUEEN it is said that Name of city is based on one of Princess of Darya Khan who rules Thatta. It become famous first time in British occupation when an anti Khilafat’ movement was operated from Ranipur City by the Pir's of the City to protect the interest of British Raj occupation in Sindh. Ranipur is a main Town and Union Council of the Khairpur District of Sindh province, Pakistan. [1] Educational Institutes Government Primary Boys School Ranipur was established in 1892 AD. Government High School Ranipur was founded in 1939. Government Girls Primary School, Sachal Sarmast Degree College and Government Girls Degree College Ranipur are Prime Institute of City. Private sector, Ever Shine College, Mazhar Muslim Model School College, Bahria Foundation College. Some Ranipur’s Famous Peoples are Pir Syed Saleh Shah Jeelani , Pir Syed Mirah Shah Jeelani and his Sons, Pir Syed Abdul Qadir Shaha Jeelani (Former Minister PPP) and his Sons & other Respected Pir's , Ustad Muhammad Usman Soomro Ex. Head Master of Murad High School Gambat and Ex. Head Master of Naz High School Khairpur, his wife Ghulam Zainab famous known as Jeeji Aman first ever Lady Teacher of Ranipur, Mr. Mitho M. Haroon Memon (Social Worker), Ayaz Ahmed Wassan working at Islamabad Pakistan Currently associated with a social safety Net Programme SSN, Professor Abdul Sami Memon Govt. Sachal Sarmast Degree College,Ustad Nek Muhammad Shaikh, Dr Shahnawaz Shahani, his wife Dr Salma Shahnawaz Shahani, Mian Azhar Molai Daily Ibrat Newspaper, Town Chairman HaJi Rasool Bux Memon, Dr Qadir Bux Memon, Dr. Abdul Sattar Memon (Eye Surgeon) Govt. RHC, MaJ (R) Salim Soomro, MaJ. Javaid Iqbal Sahito,Lieutenant colonel Dr Muhammad Tariq soomro Lieutenant Commander-PN Amir Hussain Soomro, Prof Altaf Aseem Mangi, Dr. Ayaz Hussain Soomro Deputy Director UNO, Ustad Jamal-Udin Mallah, Ustad Abdul Haleem Soomro, Hafeez-U-Rahaman Memon Daily Jang Newspaper, Ustad Muhammad Chutal Mallah, Engineer Abdul Jabbar Memon, Engineer Muhammad Azam Soomro PAEC, MaJ. SiraJ Memon Pak Army, Dr M.A Jamro, Altaf Hussain Soomro District Attorney, Dr Qadam Ali Jamro Member of WHO, Professor Deedar Jamro (Physics) Phd. Research Scholar at China, Engineer Shahid RaJPer NHA, Professor Nisar Ahmed Memon (Chemistry), Engineer Mohsin Ali Jamro , Engineer Muzafir Ali Jamro, Dr Riaz Ahmed Jamro(Dubai), Dr Bahawal Din Jamro (Child specialist), Engineer Abdul Qayoom Memon Phd. Research Scholar AIT, Dr. M. Ramzan Memon AMS Govt. RHC, Capt. Dr. Khuda Bux Bhellar, Engineer Awais Ahmed Memon SDO WAPDA, Dr Mumtaz solangi MS Govt. Hospital Ranipur, Engineer Asad Ali Bhellar Director Survey of Pakistan Ministry Defence, Mr. Arbab Ali Bhellar, Additional Director (MIS), FBR, Islamabad, Engineer Shafquat Ali Bhellar SDO WAPDA, Dr. Ghulam Hussain Bhellar, Manzoor Hussain Memon Chief Geologist OGDCL, Engineer Arif Hussain Sahito XEN WAPDA, Engineer Zubair Ahmed Memon, Ustad Gulshan Ali Bhellar the family of Late Muhammad Sharif Bhellar more participate in the development of Ranipur specially supply of Pure Food MILK to surrounding and also grow veterinary animals to develop the villagers economic.
Culture
Shrines. Few shrines make it popular in the country.These are shrine of Saleh Shah and Hajran shah famous as Bodelo Bahar. Nowadays this city is famous for the numerous Gates, 1. Babe Dastageer, 2. Babe Sachal Sarmast, 3. Babe Bodela, 4. Babe Saleh Sha, 5. Babe Abdul Jabbar Shah.
In present days this city is famous for its numerous gates, 1. Babe Dategeer, 2. Babe Sachal Sarmast, 3. Babe Bodela, 4. Babe Abdul Jabar Shah, 5. Babe saleh Sha.
The city is surrounded by the villages of tribes like Jamra, Juneja, Tagar, Brohi, Bhellar, Kalhora, Abbasi, Wateni, Sarki, Shahani, Wasan, Solangi, Rajper, Sahita and Ghangra. Ranipur Sugar Mill is a famous landmark in Pakistan.
Transportation
Ranipur is located at kilometre marker 413 on the main N-5 National Highway. 1 kilometer at daraza sharif where is tomb of Sachal Sarmast a famous Sufi poet of Sind. Ranipur is heart of khairpur.The city has busy road Mitho muhammad haroon road that leads to the resdential areas such as Memon mohulla and Ansari,Shaikh muhalla farooq e azam chowk this road has the name of the very kind persnolity and social activist and philanthropish Mitho Muhammad Haroon he was such a kind man he fights for the rights of people it was his efforts to restore the railway station of ranipur's train timings as they werent stop there Eg Shah rukh na Alamdistrict and center of education of district.There are very famous institutes of sindh in ranipur like Ever Shine College Raipur( Founded By Sir Engineer Mr. Mumtaz Ali Channa)Mazahar Muslim Model Higher Secondary School Ranipur(was founded by Sir Qurban Ali Memon),Mehran Public School Ranipur and, Bahria college Ranipur, where students come from every corner of Sindh.