Nawabshah District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shaheed Benazir Abad
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Map of Sindh with Shaheed Benazirabad District highlighted
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| Capital | Nawabshah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,502 km2 (1,738 sq mi) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,279,825 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Website | [1] |
Shaheed Benazir Abad District, also known as Nawabshah District (Urdu: ضلع نوابشاہ), is an important area in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It was named after Syed Nawab Shah. The city of Nawabshah is its capital.
This district is known for its dry and hot weather. However, it can get quite cold in winter, sometimes even reaching 0 degrees Celsius! The city's airport has one of the largest runways in Pakistan. This means it can handle very big airplanes.
What is a District?
A district is like a large region or area within a province or state. It has its own local government that helps manage things like schools, roads, and public services for the people living there. Shaheed Benazir Abad is one of many districts in the Sindh province.
How the District is Governed
The Shaheed Benazir Abad District is divided into smaller areas called Tehsils. These Tehsils help the local government manage different parts of the district more easily. Each Tehsil has its own local administration.
Areas within the District
Here are the main Tehsils that make up Shaheed Benazir Abad District:
- Daulatpur Tehsil
- Nawabshah Tehsil
- Sakrand Tehsil
- Daur Tehsil
- Qazi Ahmed Tehsil
