Khairpur facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Khairpur
خيرپور
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Khairpur's Faiz Mahal
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 Khairpur
Location in Sindh
Khairpur
Location in Pakistan
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Sindh |
| Division | Sukkur |
| District | Khairpur |
| Established | 24 October 1955 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| Population
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| • City | 191,044 |
| • Rank | 56th, Pakistan |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Khairpur is a city in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is the main city and capital of the Khairpur District. The city's name in the Sindhi and Urdu languages is Urdu: خيرپور.
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History of Khairpur City
Khairpur has a rich history, especially linked to the Talpur dynasty. This ruling family was started in 1783 by Mir Fateh Ali Khan. He became the first ruler, or Rais, of Sindh after winning a battle against the Kalhoras.
Early Rulers and British Influence
After Mir Sohrab Khan Talpur, who founded the Khairpur branch of the family, passed away, his oldest son Mir Rustam 'Ali Khan took over in 1811. He ruled until 1842. Then, his younger brother, Mir Ali Murad, became the ruler.
Mir Ali Murad helped the British in their military campaigns between 1845 and 1847. However, he was later accused of working against the British in 1851–1852. Because of this, the British East India Company took away most of his lands in upper Sindh. The land he was left with was mainly Khairpur city and the areas right around it.
During the Sepoy Mutiny in 1857, Ali Murad supported the British. He stopped rebels from taking over the jail and money storage in Shikarpur. This helped him regain the trust of the British. In 1866, the British promised to recognize his future successors as the rightful rulers of Khairpur.
Later Rulers and Modern Changes
Ali Murad's oldest son had died before him, so his second son, Mir Faiz Muhammad Khan, became the ruler. He ruled until 1909. His son, Mir Imam Bakhsh Khan Talpur, took over next. He helped the British during World War I. For his help, he was given the special title of Lieutenant Colonel in 1918.
Mir Imam Bakhsh Khan died in 1921. His Highness Mir Ali Nawaz Khan then became the ruler. During his time, a system called the Cherr system was ended. This system involved people being made to work without pay. New canals were also built to help with watering crops.
Geography of Khairpur District
The Khairpur district is located in the northeastern part of Sindh. To its north are Shikarpur and Sukkur. To the east, it shares a border with India. To the south, it is next to Sanghar district and Shaheed Benzeerabad. To the west, it borders Larkana and Noshero Feroz. The district is found between 68 degrees 10 minutes to 70 degrees 10 minutes east longitude. It is also between 26 degrees 9 minutes to 27 degrees 42 minutes north latitude.
Climate in Khairpur
Khairpur has a hot desert climate. This type of climate is known for extremely hot and hazy summers. The winters are warm. Khairpur is famous for its very hot summers. It was once called the hottest city in British India.
Temperature and Rainfall
The wind speed in Khairpur is usually low all year. There is a lot of sunshine. Summer temperatures often go above 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). The dry heat lasts from April until early June. Then, the Monsoon season begins.
Monsoons in Khairpur do not bring a lot of rain. However, they cause high dew points, which means the air feels very humid and hot. The monsoon season usually ends by September. The short autumn season arrives in late October, before the cool winter begins.
The average rainfall in Khairpur each year is 87.6 millimeters (3.45 inches). Most of this rain falls during the monsoon season. The most rain ever recorded in one year was 375 millimeters (14.8 inches) in 1978. The lowest was 0 millimeters (0 inches) in 1941.
| Climate data for Khairpur | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 31.0 (87.8) |
38.0 (100.4) |
45.0 (113.0) |
49.0 (120.2) |
50.5 (122.9) |
50.5 (122.9) |
46.5 (115.7) |
44.5 (112.1) |
43.5 (110.3) |
41.6 (106.9) |
37.2 (99.0) |
31.0 (87.8) |
50.5 (122.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 24.8 (76.6) |
26.2 (79.2) |
32.4 (90.3) |
39.2 (102.6) |
43.3 (109.9) |
43.2 (109.8) |
41.0 (105.8) |
39.1 (102.4) |
37.9 (100.2) |
35.6 (96.1) |
30.3 (86.5) |
24.8 (76.6) |
34.8 (94.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 16.5 (61.7) |
18.2 (64.8) |
23.9 (75.0) |
30.1 (86.2) |
34.6 (94.3) |
35.7 (96.3) |
34.7 (94.5) |
33.2 (91.8) |
31.4 (88.5) |
27.8 (82.0) |
21.7 (71.1) |
16.5 (61.7) |
27.0 (80.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 8.3 (46.9) |
10.2 (50.4) |
15.4 (59.7) |
21.1 (70.0) |
25.9 (78.6) |
28.3 (82.9) |
28.4 (83.1) |
27.3 (81.1) |
24.9 (76.8) |
20.0 (68.0) |
13.2 (55.8) |
8.3 (46.9) |
19.3 (66.7) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 1.0 (33.8) |
0.5 (32.9) |
3.0 (37.4) |
9.5 (49.1) |
16.5 (61.7) |
19.5 (67.1) |
20.8 (69.4) |
17.5 (63.5) |
19.5 (67.1) |
12.4 (54.3) |
5.0 (41.0) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 3.5 (0.14) |
7.0 (0.28) |
6.8 (0.27) |
5.7 (0.22) |
5.0 (0.20) |
4.5 (0.18) |
20.8 (0.82) |
20.4 (0.80) |
0.9 (0.04) |
3.0 (0.12) |
0.6 (0.02) |
9.4 (0.37) |
87.6 (3.46) |
| Average precipitation days | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 6.2 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 52 | 48 | 39 | 28 | 29 | 38 | 49 | 56 | 52 | 46 | 47 | 52 | 45 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 276 | 294 | 318 | 345 | 363 | 372 | 357 | 336 | 321 | 309 | 288 | 276 | 3,855 |
| Source 1: PMD (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: climate-data | |||||||||||||
Population of Khairpur
In 1998, the city of Khairpur had a population of 102,188 people. This was a big increase from 61,447 people in 1981. By 2006, the city's population was estimated to be around 127,857. The most recent count in 2023 shows the population is 191,044.
Education in Khairpur
Khairpur has many colleges and universities where students can get a good education.
- Khairpur Medical College (KMC)
- Pir Abdul Qadir Shah Jeelani Institute of Medical Sciences
- Shah Abdul Latif University
- IBA-Institute of Emerging Technologies, SIBAU Campus Khairpur
- Mehran University College Of Engineering And Technology SZAB Campus Khairpur
- The Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University of Technology & Skill Development
- Khairpur College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (KCAET)
- Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools and Colleges Khairpur Campus
- IBA Community College Khairpur
- Superior Science College Khairpur Mirs
- Khairpur Women College Khairpur
See also
In Spanish: Khairpur para niños
