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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Badin District
| official_name =
| native_name = {{hlist|ضلعو بدين|{{nq|ضلع بدین}}}}
| native_name_lang =
| settlement_type = [[List of districts in Sindh|District]] of [[Sindh]]
| image_skyline = Sunflower Sindh.jpg
| imagesize =
| image_alt =
| image_caption = Sunflower field in Badin district
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| map_caption = Badin is located in the south of Sindh
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|Pakistan}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[Provinces of Pakistan|Province]]
| subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Sindh}}
| subdivision_type2 = [[Divisions of Pakistan|Division]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Hyderabad Division|Hyderabad]]
| founder =
| seat_type = [[Headquarters]]
| seat = [[Badin]]
| government_type = District Administration
| leader_party =
| leader_title = [[Deputy Commissioner (Pakistan)|Deputy Commissioner]]
| leader_name = N/A
| leader_title1 = District Police Officer
| leader_name1 = N/A
| leader_title2 = District Health Officer
| leader_name2 = N/A
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
| area_total_km2 = 6858
| population_as_of = 2017
| population_footnotes = <ref name="2017census"/>
| population_total = 1,804,958
| population_density_km2 = auto
| timezone1 = [[Time in Pakistan|PST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5
| established_title = Established
| established_date = 1975
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| demographics1_title1 = Main language(s)
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| website =
}}

The '''Badin District''' ({{lang-sd|ضلعو بدين}}, {{lang-ur|{{nq|ضلع بدین}}}}) is a [[Districts of Pakistan|district]] in the [[Sindh]] province of [[Pakistan]]. The total area of the district is 6,726 square kilometers.<ref name="sindhpnd.gov.pk">[http://www.sindhpnd.gov.pk/documents/PC1s/PPPU/PC-1-SEZ-030609.pdf Planning and Development Department, Sindh Government.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110812211438/http://www.sindhpnd.gov.pk/documents/PC1s/PPPU/PC-1-SEZ-030609.pdf |date=2011-08-12 }} Retrieved 10 June 2010</ref> Headquartered at the city of [[Badin]], the district is situated between 24°-5` to 25°-25` north latitude and 68 21’ to 69 20’ east longitude and is bounded on the north by the [[Tando Allahyar District]], Northwest by [[Hyderabad District, Pakistan|Hyderabad District]], on the east by [[Mirpur Khas District|Mirpur Khas]] and [[Tharparkar]] districts, on the south by the [[Kutch district]] of [[India]], and on the west by [[Sujawal District|Sujawal]] and [[Tando Muhammad Khan District]].

==History==
Badin was one of the centers of the center of the ancient [[Indus Valley civilization]]. The areas remained under the control of the Islamic caliphate until it came under control of the [[Ghaznavids]]. In 1592, Sindh came under the direct rule of the [[Mughal emperors]].<ref name=BadinHistory>{{cite web|last=History |first=Badin |title=Badin history |url=http://www.yespakistan.com/HDF/Shamsabad/badin.asp |publisher=YesPakistan |access-date=8 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111117095555/http://yespakistan.com/HDF/Shamsabad/badin.asp |archive-date=17 November 2011 }}</ref>

In 1975, District established after bifurcation of [[Hyderabad District, Sindh|Hyderabad District]].

==Demographics==
At the time of the 2017 census, Badin district had a population of 1,804,958, of which 931,177 were males and 873,589 females. The rural population was 1,414,614 (78.37%) and urban 390,344 (21.63%). The literacy rate is 33.65%: 43.80% for males and 22.84% for females.<ref name="2017census">{{Cite web|date=2017|title=District-wise Tables - Census 2017 Final Results|url=https://www.pbs.gov.pk/content/district-wise-results-tables-census-2017|website=pbs.gov.pk|publisher=[[Pakistan Bureau of Statistics]]}}</ref>

===Religion===
{{bar box
|title=Religions in Badin district (2017)<ref name="2017census"/>
|titlebar=#FCD116
|left1=Religion
|right1=Percent
|float=left
|bars=
{{bar percent|[[Muslims]]|green|76.11}}
{{bar percent|[[Hinduism in Sindh Province|Hindus]]|darkorange|23.61}}
{{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|0.28}}
}}
The majority religion is Islam, with 76.11% of the population. Hinduism (including those from Scheduled Castes) is practiced by 23.61% of the population.<ref name="2017census" />

===Language===

{{Pie chart
|caption = Languages of Badin district (2017)
|label1 = [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]] |value1 = 94.12 |color1 = gold
|label2 = [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] |value2 = 3.45 |color2 = saddlebrown
|label3 = Others |value3 = 2.43 |color3 = grey
}}

At the time of the 2017 census, 94.12% of the population spoke [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]] and 3.45% [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] as their first language.<ref name="2017census" />

==Administration==
===List of Tehsils===
[[File:Badin District.jpg|thumb|Map of Badin District's tehsils]]
The district is administratively subdivided into the following [[tehsil]]:<ref>[http://www.lgdsindh.com.pk/badin2.htm Local Govt. Department of Sindh - District of Badin] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060220153816/http://www.lgdsindh.com.pk/badin2.htm |date=2006-02-20 }}</ref>

* [[Badin Tehsil]]
* [[Matli Tehsil]]
* [[Talhar Tehsil]]
* [[Tando Bago Tehsil]]
* Golarchi Tehsil

With the introduction of the devolution system, the talukas have been subdivided into the [[Union Councils of Pakistan|Union Councils]] numbering 49, Tapas 109 and Dehs 511.

===List of Union Councils===
Badin District includes the following [[Union Councils of Pakistan|Union Council]]s:<ref name="UC Analysis">{{cite web |title=Union Council wise Thematic Analysis |url=http://shis.sindhealth.pk/familyplanning/thematicanalysis.php?ind=vaccinator&distcode=211 |website=Department of Health, Government of Sindh |access-date=23 May 2021}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! UC Name
! Population
|-
| [https://shis.sindhealth.pk/familyplanning/thematicanalysis.php?ind=vaccinator&distcode=211 Badin-I]|| 41,795
|-
| [https://shis.sindhealth.pk/familyplanning/thematicanalysis.php?ind=vaccinator&distcode=211 Badin-II]|| 42,984
|-
| [https://shis.sindhealth.pk/familyplanning/thematicanalysis.php?ind=vaccinator&distcode=211 Badin-III]|| 45,928
|-
| [https://shis.sindhealth.pk/familyplanning/thematicanalysis.php?ind=vaccinator&distcode=211 Muhammad Khan Bhurgri]|| 38,991
|-
| [https://shis.sindhealth.pk/familyplanning/thematicanalysis.php?ind=vaccinator&distcode=211 Kadi Kazia]|| 38,456
|-
| [[Luari Sharif]] || 33,557
|-
| Nindo|| 43,601
|-
| [[Village Haji Abdullah Shah|Haji Abdullah Shah]]|| 44,627
|-
| Mithi-III|| 44,485
|-
| Kadhan|| 39,531
|-
| [[Seerani]] || 43,200
|-
| [[Bhugra Memon]] || 42,592
|-
| Matli-I|| 44,098
|-
| Matli-II|| 35,373
|-
| Phalkara|| 45,949
|-
| [[Malhan]] || 45,538
|-
| Haji Sawan|| 34,115
|-
| Manik Laghari|| 45,953
|-
| Thari|| 47,682
|-
| Tando Ghulam Ali|| 42,018
|-
| Ghulab Laghari|| 33,953
|-
| [[Dumbalo]] || 52,212
|-
| Helepota|| 45,241
|-
| Budho Qambrani|| 53,555
|-
| [[Tando Bago]] || 32,709
|-
| Pahar Marri|| 34,208
|-
| Chhabralo|| 37,551
|-
| Khadhero|| 45,320
|-
| Dadah|| 37,000
|-
| Khoski|| 39,757
|-
| Dei Jerkis|| 41,454
|-
| Khalifo Qasim|| 37,595
|-
| [[Pangrio]] || 38,897
|-
| Khairpur Ghumbo|| 41,119
|-
| [[Golarchi]]/Fazal Rahu || 39,927
|-
| [[Ahmed Rajo]] || 46,152
|-
| Rahuki|| 29,996
|-
| Kario Ghanwhar|| 26,849
|-
| [[Tarai, Badin|Tarai]] || 46,005
|-
| [[Gharo]] || 38,546
|-
| [[Khorwah]] || 39,475
|-
| Dubi|| 39,975
|-
| [[Talhar]] || 39,658
|-
| Peeroo Lashari|| 47,020
|-
| Saeed Pur|| 45,157
|-
| Rajo Khanani|| 49,000
|}

In 2013, the number of union councils in the district was increased to 68.<ref name="Committees restored">{{cite news |title=All eight town committees of Badin district restored |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1052748 |access-date=23 May 2021 |work=Dawn |date=2013}}</ref>

===List of Dehs===
The following is a list of Badin District's 511 [[Deh (Pakistan)|deh]]s, organised by taluka:<ref name="Sindh Zameen">{{cite web |title=List of Dehs in Sindh |url=https://sindhzameen.gos.pk/pdf/listofdeh.pdf |website=Sindh Zameen |access-date=22 March 2021}}</ref>

*'''[[Badin Taluka]]''' (142 dehs)
** Abri
** Achh
** Achhro
** Akro
** Aminariro
** Andhalo
** Angri
** Babralo-under sea
** [[Badin]]
** Baghar
** Bagreji
** Bakho Khudi
** Bandho
** Bano
** [[Behdmi]]
** Bhambhki
** Bhaneri
** Bidhadi
** Bijoriro
** [[Bokhi]]
** Booharki
** Borandi
** Buxa
** Chandhadi
** [[Chanesri]]
** Charo
** Cheerandi
** Chhel
** Chobandi
** Chorhadi
** Chorhalo
** Daleji
** Dandhi
** Daphri
** Dasti
** Dhandh
** Dharan
** Dheenghar
** Doonghadi
** Gabarlo
** Gad
** Gagro
** Ghurbi
** Githo
** Gujjo
** Gurho
** Jakhralo
** Jakhri
** Janath
** Janjhli
** Janki
** Jhagri
** [[Jhalar, Sindh|Jhalar]]
** Jhol khasi
** Jhurkandi
** Kadhan
** Kadi kazia
** Kahlifa
** Kak
** Kalhori
** [[Kamaro, Badin, Badin|Kamaro]]
** Kand
** Kandri
** Karabhari
** Keerandi
** Khakhar
** Khalso
** Khambro
** Kheerdahi
** Khudi
** Khurhadi
** Khuro
** Kumbhairo
** Kunar
** Lohan
** Lao
** Lareri
** Loon Khan
** [[Luari Sharif]]
** Lundo
** Majja Basri
** Makhandi
** Makra
** Malki
** Marai
** Mard
** Markhan
** Mirzapur
** Mithi
** Mithi-2
** Mithi-3
** More
** Moreri
** Morhadi
** Moro
** Nangarkhet
** Nangro
** Nareri
** [[Nindo Shaher]]
** Odha
** Ojhri
** Padhar
** Pado
** Pahori
** Pakhothar
** Palh
** Panchi
** Panhwarki
** Pano
** Pano Baeed
** Pano Baqir
** Pano Lundki
** Pano Mir Khan
** Patar
** Pateji
** Patiari
** Qaimpur
** Rat
** Roonghadi
** Sando
** Sanghar
** Sanjra
** Sarahadi
** Saroro
** [[Seerani]]
** Setha
** Sheikhpur
** Sialki
** Siantri
** Siarsi
** [[Singari, Pakistan|Singari]]
** [[Sonhar]]
** Sutiari
** Tali
** Thath
** Vidhri
** Wagodaho
** Wahryaro
** Waryaso
* '''[[Matli Taluka]]''' (98 dehs)
** [[Aghamano]]
** Ali pur
** Amarlo
** Arain
** Bambhnai
** Baran
** Barasar
** Bediro
** Bhadari
** Buhro Jagir
** Buhro Rayati
** Chakra
** Chan Ganga
** Chansonrani
** Chan-sorahadi
** Chaogazo
** Choretani
** Dasti
** Dadhar
** Dakaro
** Dariri
** Daro sendi
** Deero muhabat
** Dembyari
** Dhabhi
** Dilo-dero
** Diyal
** Doomani
** [[Dumbalo]]
** Gari Bhri
** Ghari Lundi
** Gharo
** Gharo Sarmast
** Gopalo
** Gorano
** Gujo
** H. Karam Ali
** Hanjar
** [[Jarki, Badin|Jarki]]
** Jehajani
** Juneja
** Kalwari
** Kandrahki
** Kangni
** Kanheri
** Kari Muhammad Ali
** Kari sain Dad
** Kariyano
** Kathore
** Keenjhar
** Khaberlo
** Khachar
** Khad Khuhi
** Khairwah
** Khareri
** Khari, Sindh
** Khariyon
** Khathore
** Khori
** Khudi
** Labni
** Lakhadi
** Lanyari
** Lorer
** Lundano
** Maban
** [[Malhan]]
** Mangria
** [[Matli]]
** More
** Morhadi
** Nathu
** Pabni
** Padhar
** Paee
** Paniro
** Panjm Hisso
** Phulejani
** Rain
** Rohiro
** Sando
** Saonro
** Sehrat
** Senhor
** Sikni
** Sita
** Sore
** Sorhadi
** Sun
** T.G Ali`
** Talho
** Talhyari
** Tali
** Thari
** Udhejani
** Vee
** Waghrayi
** Wanji
* '''[[Shaheed Fazil Rahu Taluka]]''' (97 dehs)
** Agri
** Ahmed rajo-1
** Ahmed rajo-2
** Ahmed rajo-3
** Ahmed rajo-4
** Ahmed rajo-5
** Ahmed rajo-6
** [[Akai, Sindh|Akai]]
** Akri Jagir
** Akri-1
** Akri-2
** Aseli
** Bari
** Barodari
** Bukerani
** Cahkari
** Chachh
** Dadharko
** Dandho
** [[Dasarki]]
** Dubi
** Fatehpur
** Ghanwarah
** [[Gharo, Shaheed Fazil Rahu, Badin|Gharo]]
** Girhari-1
** Girhari-2
** Girhari-3
** Girhari-4
** Girhari-5
** Githo
** [[Golarchi]]
** Gujhari
** Jakheji 1 & 2
** Jhabiro
** Jhol
** Jhol-2
** Jhole-1
** Jhole-2
** Jhole-3
** Jhole-4
** Jhole-5
** Jhole-6
** Kadh
** Kaheki
** Kakejani
** Kand
** Kandeyari
** Kario 1 & 2
** [[Khathar]]
** Kharch
** Khareyoon
** kharoDabo
** Khebrani
** Kheeryoon
** Khero Bhataro
** Khersari
** [[Khorwah]]
** Khudh
** Kinder Jageer
** Koryani
** Lakhi
** Lakri
** Lashkarnani
** Lorhad
** Malira
** Mariwasayo-1
** Mariwasayo-2
** Maroo jat
** Minyoon
** Mitho Dabo
** Miyano Karrath
** Mukhdoompur
** Mulki
** Narri
** Narbut
** Nohiki
** Nukarji-1
** Nuqarji-2
** Odherki
** Padheryoon
** Patihal
** Phitoon
** Rahuki
** Rari-1
** Rari-2
** Rari-3
** Rari-4
** Rari-5
** Rip
** Saleh abad
** Samki
** Shekhano
** Sodhki
** Sorhadi
** Suteyari
** Tajhedi
** [[Tarai, Badin|Tarai]]
** Walhar
* '''Talher Taluka''' (55 dehs)
** Bagerki
** Baghlani
** Bhetaro
** Bohrro I
** Bohrro II
** Bohrro III
** Bohrro IV
** Chachari
** [[Chanri]]
** Chick
** Dabgro
** Dabhrro
** Dato Jamali
** Daurung
** Dedki
** Doro Nero
** Dourmano
** Gaheki
** Golarri
** Gonho
** Kanderi
** Khanoat
** Kocho Sajan Sawai
** Kohar
** Koteri
** Lundki
** More
** Morjhar
** Mughal Hafiz
** Munahaiki
** Nar
** Nawabed
** Paathroon
** Perharki
** Phosana
** Phulhadion
** Raheji
** Rembhan
** [[Rip, Talhar, Badin|Rip]]
** Rojherlei
** [[Saidpur, Badin|Saidpur]]
** Sajan
** Sajan pur
** Sandhki
** Sausi
** Seri
** Shakani
** Shorki
** [[Talhar]]
** Vassarki
** Vidh
** Vidh
** Walhar
** Wasi Adil
** Wasi Sajjan
* '''[[Tando Bago Taluka]]''' (110 dehs)
** Adori
** Ahmedani
** Akore
** Ali abad
** Amar Nar
** Aqil
** Bagh Shahmir
** Banghar
** Baxo Kaloi
** Beero Weran
** Belaro
** Bhryoon
** Bohri
** Chandheli-1
** Chandheli-11
** Chandheli-111
** Changho
** Char
** Charvo
** Chavra
** Chhabralo
** Chhachh
** Chhan
** Choubandi
** Dadah
** Dambharlo
** Dando
** Dei
** Dei jarkas
** Dhanjol
** Dhoro Kaka Noro
** Dhubni
** Digh
** Domhar
** Duz
** Fateh Pur
** Fato Qambrani
** Gad
** Gaheji
** Girathri
** Gujo
** Hajar Hadi
** Hameera
** Har
** Higorjani
** Hothair
** Jal Mori
** Jesar
** Kahdharo
** Kak-1
** Kak-11
** Kak-111
** [[Kamaro, Tando Bago, Badin|Kamaro]]
** Kang
** Kangpir
** Kapoori
** Kariyano
** Katadaho
** Katal
** Khadi Adat
** Khado
** Khahi Beero
** [[Khairpur, Badin|Khairpur]]
** Khalso
** Khanah
** Khari Khabarlo
** Kheerdahi
** Kherol
** Khoro
** Khoski
** Khureri
** Korahi
** Liar
** Machandi
** Machori
** Mato
** [[Mena, Badin|Mena]]
** Mesadi
** Mohna
** Morahadi
** Moro
** Motna
** Oil Pur
** Panu Nau
** Pharho
** Phull
** Phyari
** Pir Misri
** Piror
** Potho
** Potho Nar
** Rail Tarai
** Rajori-1
** Rajori-111
** Ropari
** Saddiq
** Sangi
** Senhaho
** [[Sonhar]]
** Sonhari
** [[Tando Bago]]
** Tayab Sehto
** Thorki
** Thorlo
** Thui
** Tori
** Toryano
** Uanrki
** Vee Bahadur
** Waghdahi

==Education==
The [[University of Sindh]] Laar Campus offers 4- year (8- Semester) bachelor's degree programs in [[Business Administration]], [[Commerce]] and [[Computer Science]], PGD. Computer Science and B.Ed., M.Ed. & M.A. (Education).<ref name=UniversityofSindh>{{cite web|last=University |first=Sindh |title=Laar Campus of University of Sindh |url=http://www.usindh.edu.pk/campuses/sindh-university-laar-campus-at-badin |publisher=University of Sindh |access-date=8 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212005251/http://www.usindh.edu.pk/campuses/sindh-university-laar-campus-at-badin |archive-date=12 December 2013 }}</ref>

* Cadet College Badin<ref>{{Cite web |last=Samoon |first=Muhammad Hashim Khan Bhurgari {{!}} Hanif |date=2016-07-17 |title=Badin to have Rs1.5bn cadet college soon, says Mandhro |url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1271235 |access-date=2023-08-13 |website=DAWN.COM |language=en}}</ref>
* Govt. Islamia Degree College Badin
*
* Govt. Girls College Badin<ref>{{Cite web |last=Report |first=Bureau |date=2008-09-25 |title=HYDERABAD: Admission to Badin college from 30th |url=http://beta.dawn.com/news/322703/hyderabad-admission-to-badin-college-from-30th |access-date=2023-08-13 |website=DAWN.COM |language=en}}</ref>
*
*
* Govt. Pakistan College Saeedpur Badin
* Govt. Elementary College of Education Badin
* Nursing College Badin
* Government Polytechnic Institute Badin
* Govt. Mono Technical Institute S.F Rahu<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dawn.com |date=2023-06-13 |title=How to stay safe during Cyclone Biparjoy |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1759517 |access-date=2023-08-13 |website=DAWN.COM |language=en}}</ref>
* Army Public School & College Badin
* National School & College Badin

==Economy==
Nearly 83% of the population lives in the rural areas with farming as the main source of livelihood. The district is irrigated by [[Indus River]] through the Akram Wah, Phuleli and Guni Canals of [[Kotri Barrage]] and Nasir Canal of [[Sukkur Barrage]]. Main Crops are Sugar Cane, Rice, Tomato, Wheat and Sunflower. There are six Sugar Mills and 30 Rice Husking mills in the District. The Oil fields in the Badin district produces nearly 50% of total production of crude oil of Pakistan.<ref name=BadinEconomy>{{cite web|last=EconomyBadin|first=Economy|title=Government of Sindh|url=http://pwdsindh.gov.pk/districts/badin.htm|publisher=Government of Sindh|access-date=26 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010164517/http://pwdsindh.gov.pk/districts/badin.htm|archive-date=10 October 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Railways===
The main line runs from Badin to Hyderabad through the Matli taluka.<ref name="sindhpnd.gov.pk"/>

===Badin Coal Field===
Spread at the area of 1,110sq.km, 'Badin Coal Field' reserves around 1.358 billion metric tons of coal.<ref name=BadinCoal>{{cite web|last=Badin|first=Coal Field|title=Coal Field Badin|url=http://www.sindhcoal.gos.pk/coal-fields/badin-coalfield/|publisher=Sindh Coal|access-date=8 November 2013}}</ref>
==Villages per bux mugheri==

*[[Kario Ghanwer]]

==See also==
* [[Districts of Pakistan]]
** [[Districts of Sindh]]

==References==
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==External links==
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Badin District - Revision history

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