Ratodero Taluka facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ratodero
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 138,002 km2 (53,283 sq mi) |
| Population
(2015)
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| • Total | 535,873 (estimated) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Calling code | 074 |
| Number of towns | 60 |
| Number of Union councils | 9 |
| Ratodero Government Website | |
Ratodero Taluka (Sindhi: رتوديرو ) is a special area, like a county, in the Larkana District of the Sindh province in Pakistan. It is about 28 kilometers away from Larkana, which is the main city of the district.
Before Pakistan became independent, Ratodero was famous for its sweet treats. The most well-known sweet was called Mawa. People also made beautiful handmade caps called Sindhi topi and unique footwear here. Today, the main business in Ratodero is growing and selling rice. There are many rice mills in the town. Some important leaders also come from Ratodero City.
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Exploring Ratodero's Past
How Ratodero Became What It Is Today
Around 710 AD, a leader named Muhammad bin Qasim took control of the areas known as Sindh and Balochistan. After that, different empires ruled the region, including the Delhi Sultanate and later the Mughal Empire. Over time, Sindh became a place where most people followed the Muslim faith. This happened a lot because of special religious teachers called Sufi saints. Their shrines, called dargahs, are still found all over Sindh.
Ratodero's Age and Growth
People believe that Ratodero is about 350 years old! When the British ruled the area, Ratodero became a Taluka (a local administrative division) within the Larkana District. For a while, it was even part of the Bombay Presidency. In 1891, about 61,268 people lived in Ratodero. By 1901, the population had grown to 72,312 people.
Life in Ratodero Long Ago
A big book called The Imperial Gazetteer of India, written over a hundred years ago, described Ratodero Taluka. It said that Ratodero town was the main center, with about 4,281 people living there, plus 80 other villages. It was one of the most crowded areas in the district, with many people living in each square mile.
A very important canal called the Sukkur Wah used to flow near a saint named Nadar Shah. This canal was super important for bringing water to farms and for trade. Merchants used boats on this canal to trade goods with cities like Sukkur and other nearby towns. The area also had a large "reserved" forest. There was also a beautiful spot called Dhaak Talaa, which was a popular picnic place right in the middle of town. Sadly, today it only exists in name.
Discovering Ratodero's Location
Where is Ratodero Located?
Ratodero town is the main center for its Taluka. You can find it at 27-48 degrees latitude in the north and 68-20 degrees longitude in the east. It is located on the main road that connects Larkana to Shikarpur.
Connecting Roads and Nearby Towns
Many roads, both big and small, lead from Ratodero to the towns and villages around it. You can find roads that go to Jacobabad, Sijawal Junejo, Shahdad Kot, Kamber, MiroKhan, Naudero, and Larkana.
