Upper Sind Frontier District facts for kids
The Upper Sind Frontier District was a special area in Sindh, a province that is now part of Pakistan. This district existed when the British ruled India. "Sind" is just an older way to spell "Sindh."
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What Was the Upper Sind Frontier District?
This district was the most northern part of Sindh. It shared borders with other important areas. To the north and west, it was next to the Dera Ghazi Khan District in British Punjab and also touched Baluchistan. To the south, it bordered the Sukkur District, and to the east, the mighty Indus River formed its boundary.
People and Languages
The Upper Sind Frontier District had one main town, Jacobabad, and 390 smaller villages. Many people lived there, and the population grew over time.
How Many People Lived There?
- In 1872, about 115,050 people lived in the district.
- By 1881, the population grew to 145,180.
- In 1891, it reached 174,548 people.
- By 1901, the population was 232,045.
The biggest increase happened around 1901. This was because many people moved into the district from Baluchistan and Punjab. Also, the district's borders changed a little, which added more people to its count.
Languages and Religions
According to the 1901 count, the main language spoken was Sindhi. About 165,110 people, which was 71 percent of the population, spoke Sindhi. People also spoke Baluchi and Siraiki in different parts of the district. Most of the people were Muslims, making up 90 percent of everyone living there. About 9 percent of the population followed Hinduism.
How Was It Governed?
Jacobabad was the main city and the capital of the district. This means it was the center for government and important decisions.
The Capital and Its Parts
The district was divided into five smaller areas called talukas. Think of talukas as smaller regions within a larger district. These five talukas were:
- Jacobabad Taluka
- Thul
- Kandhkot
- Kashmor
- Shahdadpur
