Mithi

Geography

Economy

Mithi is now considered the heart of Tharparkar District with a high level of economic and social activity. It has seen a large increase in development. Significant numbers of people from all over the Tharparkar District have moved to the city.

According to the Thar Coal Mining Authority, preparations have been completed for them to start work on the open pit coal mine, which covers over 9,600 square km of Tharparkar District. 175 billion tonnes of coal, the world's 5th largest reserves of coal, are estimated to be available. The project has received financial assistance from China as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Almost 3,000 Chinese technicians and engineers are expected to arrive on site to help locals in running the heavy machinery. Roads, preliminary infrastructure and residential complexes for labourers are under construction.

Education

• University of Thar (Purposed Campus)
• Thar Institute of Engineering, Science, and Technology, Tharparkar
• Cadet College Mithi
• Marvi Technical & Vocational Training Institute Mithi
• GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE MITHI
• Sadiq Faqir Degree College Mithi
• Government Girls Degree College Mithi
• Government Elementary College of Education Mithi
• Amar Jagdesh Kumar Malani Government High School North Colony Mithi
• Government (prov) High school Mithi
• Government Girls High School Mithi

Demographics

Population

The population of city in 1998 was 19,697 but according to the 2023 Census of Pakistan, the population has risen to 52,376. The population of Mithi tehsil was 239,091 (2023).

Languages

The population of Mithi is over 47,073 as of 2017 Mithi's primary local language is Dhatki, one of the Rajasthani languages of the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family. It is most closely related to Marwari. Sindhi is also widely understood by the local populace.

Religion

Majority of the population in both Mithi taluk and the town belong to the Hindu community, and is one of the few areas of Sindh, Pakistan which are primarily non-Muslim.

References

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