Total population
1,845,102
Shaheed Benazirabad District
Located in central Sindh, Shaheed Benazirabad District is the administrative headquarters of Shaheed Benazirabad Division and one of the province’s key agricultural and commercial districts. Formerly known as Nawabshah District, it was renamed in 2008 in honor of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto. The district benefits from the fertile Indus River basin and an extensive canal irrigation network, supporting the production of cotton, wheat, sugarcane, bananas, mangoes, and vegetables. With Nawabshah as its headquarters and major towns including Daur, Sakrand, Qazi Ahmed, and Bandhi, the district serves as an important regional hub for agriculture, trade, education, healthcare, and transport.
Basic information
Total area
4,502 km²
Administrative units
4 tehsils · 59 union councils
Administrative scale
Key indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,845,102 |
| Tehsils | 4 |
| Union councils | 59 |
| Total area | 4,502 km² |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools | 2,521 |
| Colleges | 26 |
Health facilities
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| DHQ hospital | 1 |
| RHC | 8 |
| BHU | 38 |
Police stations
| Station | Count |
|---|---|
| Police stations (district total) | 28 |
| Total | 28 |
National Assembly constituencies
| Member | Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|---|
 |
NA-207 Shaheed Benazirabad-I | Ms. Aseefa Bhutto Zardari (PPPP) |
 |
NA-208 Shaheed Benazirabad-II | Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah (PPPP) |
Provincial Assembly constituencies
| Member | Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|---|
 |
PS-36 Shaheed Benazirabad-I | Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho (PPPP) |
 |
PS-37 Shaheed Benazirabad-II | Javed Iqbal Arain (PPPP) |
 |
PS-38 Shaheed Benazirabad-III | Ghulam Qadir Chandio (PPPP) |
 |
PS-39 Shaheed Benazirabad-IV | Dr. Bahadur Khan (PPPP) |
Priority issues & challenges
1. Road Infrastructure
Poorly maintained rural roads limit connectivity to markets, schools, and healthcare facilities, affecting mobility and economic growth.
2. Water Crisis
Water shortages, drainage problems, and unsafe drinking water threaten agriculture, livelihoods, and public health.
3. Health
Shortages of specialists, equipment, medicines, and diagnostics restrict access to quality healthcare, especially in rural areas.
4. Economic and Employment
Limited industrial growth, skills opportunities, and private investment contribute to unemployment and migration.