Bhiria facts for kids

Bhiria City is a town located in the Naushahro Feroze District of the Sindh province in Pakistan. It is an important center in the region.

There are actually two towns named "Bhiria" in the Naushahro Feroze District: Bhiria City and Bhiria Road. These two towns are about 10 kilometers (6 miles) apart. Bhiria City serves as the main administrative center, known as the Taluka headquarters, for its area. This means it's where many local government offices are located.

A Look Back: History of Bhiria

The old name for Bhiria City was "Bahrawer." This ancient town was situated along the main National Highway, which connects major cities like Karachi and Peshawar. The other town, Bhiria Road, was once called "Machhiki Goth" and was located on the main railway line that also links Karachi and Peshawar.

Long ago, the original town of Bhiria/Bahrawer was located north of where Bhiria City stands today. You can still see the old ruins of a fort there, which was also called Bahrawer. After the old town was destroyed, its people first moved to a village called Kot Bahadur. This village was a few kilometers away and on higher ground, which helped keep them safe from floods. Later, they returned and rebuilt the town at its current location.

Economy and Famous Products

Bhiria City's economy mainly relies on farming. The most important crops grown here are wheat and cotton. The town is also well-known for producing excellent quality guavas and mangoes.

A very popular sweet from Bhiria City is called "Kheer Pera." People often buy it to enjoy themselves or to give as gifts to family and friends, even those living in other countries!

Education in Bhiria

In the past, Bhiria City was quite famous for its focus on education. One of the oldest and most important educational institutions in Sindh was the K.C. Academy. It was founded in 1886 by Dewan Koro Mal Chanden Mal, a leading educator in Sindh. This academy served the community for over 100 years and helped educate many famous people. It was special because it had an excellent library and a large drama hall.

Even though the old buildings of the school, hostel, drama hall, and library are now used as houses, they still exist in the Memon Mohalla area on Tharu Shah road in Bhiria.