Total population
2,308,465
Sanghar District
Located in eastern Sindh, Sanghar District is one of the province’s largest districts by area and an important agricultural and livestock-producing region within Shaheed Benazirabad Division. Its diverse landscape includes fertile irrigated plains and semi-arid areas bordering the Thar region. The district is a major producer of cotton, wheat, sugarcane, bananas, and chilies, with additional potential in livestock and renewable energy. With Sanghar City as its headquarters and major towns including Shahdadpur, Tando Adam, Sinjhoro, Khipro, and Jam Nawaz Ali, the district plays a significant role in Sindh’s rural economy through agriculture, trade, and agro-based industries.
Basic information
Total area
10,729 km²
Administrative units
6 tehsils · 63 union councils
Administrative scale
Key indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,308,465 |
| Tehsils | 6 |
| Union councils | 63 |
| Total area | 10,729 km² |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools | 1,076 |
| Colleges | 10 |
Health facilities
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| DHQ hospital | 1 |
| RHC | 6 |
| BHU | 58 |
Police stations
| Station | Count |
|---|---|
| Police stations (district total) | 18 |
| Total | 18 |
National Assembly constituencies
| Member | Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|---|
 |
NA-209 Sanghar-I | Shazia Marri (PPPP) |
 |
NA-210 Sanghar-II | Salahuddin Junejo (PPPP) |
Provincial Assembly constituencies
| Member | Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|---|
 |
PS-41 Sanghar-II | Ali Hassan Hingorjo (PPPP) |
 |
PS-42 Sanghar-III | Shabbir Ali Khan (PPPP) |
 |
PS-43 Sanghar-IV | Paras Dero (PPPP) |
 |
PS-44 Sanghar-V | Shahid Abdul Salam Thaheem (PPPP) |
Priority issues & challenges
1. Road Infrastructure
Poor road networks and limited transport links hinder access to markets, schools, and healthcare across Sanghar’s dispersed rural areas.
2. Water Crisis
Irrigation shortages, waterlogging, drainage issues, and limited clean water access threaten agriculture and rural livelihoods.
3. Health
Shortages of healthcare staff, medicines, diagnostics, and facilities limit quality health services, especially in remote areas.
4. Economic and Employment
Low industrialization, limited job opportunities, and weak skills development contribute to unemployment and poverty.