Hyderabad City Taluka facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hyderabad City Taluka
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| Country |  Pakistan |
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| Province | Sindh | |
| District | Hyderabad District | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) | |
| No. of Union Councils | 20 | |
Hyderabad City Taluka is a special administrative area, like a sub-district, located within the Hyderabad District in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It's one of four such areas in Hyderabad District. The main urban part of the capital city, Hyderabad, is found within this taluka.
How Hyderabad City Taluka is Managed
The Hyderabad City Taluka is divided into smaller sections to help with its administration. These sections are called Union Councils. There are 11 Union Councils that make up the Hyderabad City Taluka. These councils help manage local services and represent the people living in their areas.
A Glimpse into History
During the time when the British ruled this region, the city of Hyderabad became very important. It was chosen as the main headquarters for the Hyderabad Taluka. For a while, it was even part of the Bombay Presidency, which was a large administrative division of British India.
A census taken in 1901 showed that the taluka had only one main town, which was Hyderabad itself. At that time, Hyderabad city had a population of 69,378 people. The taluka also included 98 villages. The total population of the taluka in 1901 was 138,021 people. This was a growth from 1891, when the population was 122,507.
