Tando Adam Khan

Tando Adam (Urdu: ٹنڈو آدم‎) (Sindhi: ٽنڊو آدم‎) is a town in Sindh, Pakistan. The city is also called Daran Jo Shehar (City of Gates) (درن جو شهر), because it had eight gates in different places. It was formerly under Nawab Shah district (now known asShaheed Benazir Abad District) until 1955 and later became part of Sanghar District. Tando Adam was founded by Mir Adam Khan Mari, which is called "cantonment" for "Tando" in Balochi. Tando Adam is known for its industries and its agriculture; crops raised nearby include sugar-cane, wheat, cotton, bananas, and mangoes.

Overview

Tando Adam has number of ancient sites, including mosques and Hindu temples. The shrine of the poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai is located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from Tando Adam. Now Tando Adam has a medical college namely; 'Suleman Roshan Medical College' at Hyderabad Road near Suleman Roshan Hospital. Tando Adam was known as ; "Paris of Pakistan"

Education

Tando Adam is home to many public and private educational institutions: New Ali Garh Government College, Government Girls Degree College, Sir Syed Government High School, Government Shah Abdul Latif High School, Government Fatimah Jinnah Girls High School, Haji Roshan Din Girls and Boys High Schools, BAHRIA Foundation College.^[1] The major business areas are linked with Muhammad Ali (M.A) Jinnah road. Muhammadi Chowk is the transit hub for proceeding to Hyderabadvia the national highway and to Tando Allahyar

Population

The population of marri is 98% & 92% Muslim, 6% Hindu, and 2% Christian. Ethnically, 50% are Sindhi, 30% are Muhajir, 10% are Punjabi, 8% are Pashtun, and 2% other ethnicity. The Muhajirs and Punjabis arrived in the area following the 1947partition of British India into India and Pakistan. The official language of the city is Urdu; other languages spoken includeSindhi, Siraiki, Balochi, Pashto, Punjabi, and Marwari Qaimkhani. Sindhi is a medium of communication.

                                            

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