Tando Adam Khan
tehsil of Pakistan
Tando Adam (Urdu: ٹنڈو آدم; Sindhi: ٽنڊو آدم) is a city in Sindh, Pakistan. Formerly part of Nawabshah District (now Shaheed Benazirabad Division) until 1955, it later became a part of Sanghar District. The word "Tando" means "outpost" in Sindhi language and Tando Adam, named after Adam Khan, is now the 57th most populous city in Pakistan. The town is renowned for its industries and agriculture production, with key crops including sugarcane, wheat, cotton, bananas, and mangoes.
According to the 2017 census, it is the most populous city in Sanghar District, with a population of 152,025.
Many new housing scheme are being developed on the outskirts of the city.
Overview
Tando Adam is one of the principal urban centres of Sanghar District in Sindh, Pakistan. Located on the Karachi–Peshawar Railway Line and connected to the National Highway (N-5), the city serves as an important regional centre for commerce, industry, transportation, education, and healthcare. It is widely recognised as one of Pakistan's leading power loom and textile manufacturing centres, while agriculture and trade remain important contributors to the local economy.
The city is situated approximately 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Bhit Shah, home to the shrine of the renowned Sufi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai.
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