Mithi (Sindhi: مِٺي تعلقو; Urdu: مِٹّھی تحصیل, Urdu pronunciation:[mɪʈ.ʈɦiː]) is a city and the administrative capital of Tharparkar District in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It became the district headquarter of Tharparkar District in 1990, after the area's separation from Mirpur Khas.[3] Mithi is one of the very few cities in Pakistan where Hindus form a majority. Close to 80% of Mithi's population belongs to the Hindu community. Both Hindus and Muslims reportedly live peacefully and there have been no reports of religious intolerance.[4]
Geography
The town is located at 24°74'0N 69°80'0E with an altitude of 28 meters (92 feet).[5] It lies 450 kilometers from Karachi and is located in a desert area. The geography of Mithi is characterized by its arid landscape, typical of the Thar Desert, which influences the climate, agriculture, and daily life in the town. Water scarcity is a significant issue due to the desert terrain. The region is known for its unique flora and fauna adapted to the harsh desert conditions, as well as for the traditional mud-brick architecture found in the town.
Economy
Mithi is now considered the heart of Tharparkar District with a high level of economic and social activity.[3] 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.[6]
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.[9] The population of Mithi tehsil was 239,091 (2023).[10]
