Badin

Badin (Sindhi and Urdu: بدين) is the main city and capital of Badin District in Sindh, Pakistan. It lies east of the Indus River. It is the 87th largest city in Pakistan. Badin is often called 'Sugar State' due to its production of sugar.

Badin
بدين
City
Badin
Badin
Coordinates: 24°39′26″N 68°50′26″E
CountryPakistan
ProvinceSindh
DistrictBadin
Elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2017)
  City112,420
  Rank87th, Pakistan
Time zoneUTC+5 (PKT)

Badin District was established in the year 1975. It comprises five Talukas Viz: Badin, Matli, Shaheed Fazal Rahu, Talhar and Tando bago and 46 Union Councils with 14 revenue circles, 111 Tapas and 535 dehs. This District is bordered by Hyderabad & Mirpukhas District in the North. Tharparkar & Mirpurkhas in the East, Hyderabad & Thatta District in the west & Kutch district of India in the South, which also forms the international boundary with India.

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