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
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
Larkana Taluka is administratively subdivided into 18 Union Councils.[1]
References
- ↑ 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.
