Larkana Taluka
Larkana | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Coordinates: 27°33′N 68°12′E / 27.550°N 68.200°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| District | Larkana District |
| Government | |
| • Nazim | Qurban Ali abbasi |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
| No. of Union Councils | 18 |
Larkana Taluka is an administrative subdivision (taluka) of Larkana District in the Sindh province of Pakistan. The city of Larkana is the capital.[1]
History[change | change source]
During British rule Larkana became headquarters of Larkana District and Larkana Taluka - and for a time was part of the Bombay Presidency of British India.[2]
In 1901 the population was 100,827, compared with 90,15l in 1891. At that time the taluka contained one town, Larkana, and 72 villages.
Administration[change | change source]
Larkana Taluka is administratively subdivided into 18 Union Councils.[1]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Taluka Municipal Administration Larkana". Archived from the original on 2007-08-10. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ↑ Lārkāna Tāluka - Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 16, p. 144.
