Larkana Taluka
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| Larkana | |||
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| — Tehsil — | |||
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| Coordinates: 27°33′N 68°12′E / 27.55°N 68.2°ECoordinates: 27°33′N 68°12′E / 27.55°N 68.2°E | |||
| Country |  Pakistan |
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| Province | Sindh | ||
| District | Larkana District | ||
| Government | |||
| • Nazim | Qurban Ali abbasi | ||
| • Naib Nazim | |||
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) | ||
| No. of towns | |||
| 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]
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 contains one town, Larkana and 72 villages.
Administration [change]
Larkana Taluka is administratively subdivided into 18 Union Councils.[1]
