Dokri Taluka facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dokri Taluka
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Taluka
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| District | Larkana |
| Taluka | Dokri |
| Towns | 2 |
| Union Councils | 13 |
| Taluka created | 1906 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Taluka Municipal Administration |
| Area | |
| • Taluka | 4 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 2 km2 (0.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Population
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| • Taluka | 125,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+6 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 074 |
Dokri Taluka (which is ڏوڪري تعلقو in the Sindhi language) is a special administrative area in Pakistan. Think of a taluka like a smaller district or a county within a larger province. Dokri Taluka is part of the Larkana District in the Sindh province.
The main city of the Larkana District is Larkana itself. Dokri Taluka is located just south of Larkana city. The biggest town within Dokri Taluka is called Badah. Two important waterways, the Dadu Canal and the Rice Canal, flow through this area. These canals are very important for farming and daily life.
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What is Dokri Taluka?
Dokri Taluka is a local government area. It helps manage services and development for the people living there. It's like a local council that looks after things like roads, water, and other community needs.
How Dokri Taluka is Governed
Dokri Taluka is divided into 13 smaller parts called Union Councils. Each Union Council is a group of villages or neighborhoods. They work together to make decisions for their local communities. This system helps make sure that local voices are heard in the government.
A Look at Dokri Taluka's History
Dokri Taluka has been an official administrative area for a long time. It was first created way back in 1906. This means it has a history of over a hundred years as a recognized part of the region's government structure.
Geography and Important Canals
Dokri Taluka is located in the Sindh province, which is known for its flat plains and agricultural land. The area is quite low, with an elevation of about 39 meters (128 feet) above sea level. The Dadu and Rice canals are crucial for the region. They bring water from rivers to farms, helping crops like rice grow. This makes agriculture a very important part of life for the people in Dokri Taluka.
People and Population
According to a count from 1998, about 125,000 people live in Dokri Taluka. This makes it a lively area with many communities. The people here mostly speak Sindhi, the local language of the Sindh province.
