Mithi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mithi مٺي  (Sindhi) مِٹّھی  (Urdu)
Tehsil
Mithi Location in Sindh Show map of Sindh Mithi Location in Pakistan Show map of Pakistan
Country	Pakistan
Province	Sindh
Division	Mirpur Khas
District	Tharparkar
Area
• Metro	2,954 km2 (1,141 sq mi)
Elevation	42 m (138 ft)
Population  (2023)
• City	52,376
• Metro	239,091 (Mithi tehsil)
Time zone	UTC+5 (PST)
Calling code	0232-261xxx

Mithi is a city in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is the main city and administrative center of Tharparkar District. Mithi became the district headquarters in 1990. This happened after the area separated from Mirpur Khas District.

Mithi is special because it is one of the few cities in Pakistan where Hindus make up most of the population. About 80% of the people in Mithi are Hindu. Both Hindu and Muslim communities live together peacefully here.

Exploring Mithi's Location and Landscape

Mithi is located at 24°74'0N 69°80'0E. It sits about 28 meters (92 feet) above sea level. The city is about 450 kilometers away from Karachi.

Life in the Thar Desert

Mithi is in a desert area known as the Thar Desert. This means the landscape is very dry. The desert environment affects the climate, farming, and daily life in the city. Getting enough water is a big challenge because of the desert conditions.

Unique Plants and Buildings

The region around Mithi has special plants and animals. They have adapted to live in the harsh desert. You can also see traditional buildings made from mud-bricks in the town. These buildings are designed to suit the desert climate.

Mithi's Growing Economy

Mithi is now seen as the main hub of Tharparkar District. It has a lot of economic and social activity. The city has seen a lot of new development. Many people from other parts of Tharparkar District have moved to Mithi.

The Thar Coal Project

Big plans are underway for an open-pit coal mine near Mithi. This project is being managed by the Thar Coal Mining Authority. The coal mine covers a huge area of over 9,600 square kilometers in Tharparkar District. Experts believe there are about 175 billion tonnes of coal here. This makes it the world's fifth-largest coal reserve.

China's Role in Development

The coal project is getting financial help from China. This is part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). CPEC is a big plan to connect China and Pakistan with new roads and projects. Around 3,000 Chinese experts are expected to come to Mithi. They will help local workers operate the heavy machinery. New roads, basic facilities, and homes for workers are being built.

Learning and Education in Mithi

Mithi has several important educational institutions. These places help students learn different skills.

• Thar Institute of Engineering, Science, and Technology, Tharparkar
• Cadet College Mithi
• Marvi Technical & Vocational Training Institute Mithi
• GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE MITHI
• Sadiq Faqir Degree College Mithi
• Government Girls Degree College Mithi
• Government Elementary College of Education Mithi
• Amar Jagdesh Kumar Malani Government High School North Colony Mithi
• Government (prov) High school Mithi
• Government Girls High School Mithi

People and Culture of Mithi

How Mithi's Population Has Grown

The population of Mithi city was 19,697 in 1998. By 2023, it had grown to 52,376 people. The population of the wider Mithi area (called a tehsil) was 239,091 in 2023.

Languages Spoken in Mithi

The main local language in Mithi is Dhatki. This language is part of the Rajasthani languages group. It is similar to the Marwari language. Many people in Mithi also understand Sindhi.

Religion in Mithi

Most people in Mithi belong to the Hindu community. This makes Mithi one of the few places in Sindh, Pakistan where non-Muslims are the majority.

Images for kids

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  Shiv Parvati Temple, Mithi