Husri is a town and union council in the Hyderabad District of the Sindh province of Pakistan.[1] It is part of the rural Taluka of Hyderabad and is located at 25°19′0″N 68°25′0″E, to the southeast of the city of Hyderabad.[2]
Husri | |
|---|---|
  Husri Location in Pakistan  Husri Husri (Pakistan) | |
| Coordinates: 25°19′0″N 68°25′0″E / 25.31667°N 68.41667°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| District | Hyderabad District |
| Tehsil | Hyderabad Taluka |
| Population | |
| • Total | estimated: 25,000 (including women and children) |
Husri is located near Bihar Colony, a well-known housing society. The town plays an important role in the politics of Hyderabad and, to some extent, Sindh. A recent study based on internal information from elderly residents suggests that Husri is over 100 years old. The town is inhabited by locals from the Sindh region, who are often considered among the most marginalized groups in the region and are part of the agricultural sector in Interior Sindh.
Following the 1947 Partition, many locals from Bihar District in India migrated to Husri, where a significant number of Hindus settled. These communities remain in the town, situated near a water stream originating from the Indus River (Sindh Dariya). The population is diverse, including Muhajirs, Sindhis, Biharis, Hindus, and other groups. Husri's residents, including religious leaders, shopkeepers, businessmen, landlords, social workers, and students, all contribute to the town's rich cultural heritage.
Husri is known for its variety of goods, such as garments and toys, and attracts various politicians from Sindh. The town is particularly noted for its political activity, with most residents supporting the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).
In terms of nutrition, many people in Pakistan, including those in towns like Husri, face challenges in accessing vitamin-rich foods. Local diets often lack essential nutrients, which can lead to undernutrition and affect cognitive skills over time. However, wealthier residents of Husri frequently travel to Hyderabad to purchase groceries, replenish food and pharmaceutical supplies, and acquire furniture and building materials, which helps improve living standards in the town.
Locals
editSeveral notable figures are associated with the village:
- Engineer Shah Zaman
- Prof. Shah Jahaan Panhwar, President of SPLA Sindh [3]
- Professor Mehboob Sarwari, former Secretary General of the Sindhi Adabi Board [4]
- Abdullah Shoro
- Murtaza Shoro
- Seth Ramzan Rajput
- Saddar Muhammed Ayoub Rajput, known for sciatica treatment
- Rao Ali Gohar, associated with Pakistan Air Force
Political State
editMPA Abdul Jabbar Khan and MNA Syed Tariq Ali Shah Jamote contested in the 2018 Pakistan elections within the local constituency PS-64 Hyderabad and won by a large margin compared to other political party candidates.[5] However, there is ongoing discontent and frustration among Husri locals and residents of nearby villages, who claim that their representatives have not fulfilled promises related to improving lives and comforts, such as road construction and providing a gas line.
Renovation Works
editIn addition, recent renovation work in 2020 aimed to build roads using stone blocks within the inner town. However, improving the town's internal infrastructure is challenging due to unplanned houses built over the century, which neglected future road preservation. As a result, many alleyways are decreasing in size. Consequently, Pakistani Government officials conducted encroachment operations in 2020 and 2021, as local houses were encroaching on government land (main roads). This intervention disrupted residents' lifestyles and affected the overall appearance of the city.
Forecast
editRegarding the union council's growth and future prospects, it is experiencing rapid expansion, with vacant residential plots being sold to local residents. It is predicted that, in the long term, by 2030 or beyond, the area will merge with the nearby housing society of Bihar Colony (Hyderabad) and Goth Jarro Panhwar.
References
edit- ^ "Taluka Municipal Administration Hyderabad (Rural)". Archived from the original on 7 August 2007. Retrieved 3 April 2008.
- ^ Location of Husri – Falling Rain Genomics
- ^ "SPLA protests against college principal – Business Recorder". Retrieved 8 September 2022.
- ^ "SECRETARIES – سنڌي ادبي بورڊ". Retrieved 8 September 2022.
- ^ "PS-64 Results - Election 2018 Results - - Candidates List - Constituency Details - Geo.tv". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
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