Khayrpur, Pakistan
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Khairpur's famous Faiz Mahal
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| Coordinates: 27°32′N 68°46′E / 27.533°N 68.767°ECoordinates: 27°32′N 68°46′E / 27.533°N 68.767°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| District | Khairpur |
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| • Estimate (2006) | 127,857 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
Khairpur (Urdu: خيرپُور; Sindhi: خیرپور, khīr´pūr) is a city and the capital of the Khairpur District, in Pakistan's Sindh province. Khairpur was founded in 1783 by Mir Sohrab Khan of the Talpur dynasty, and served as capital of the former princely state of Khairpur until 1955. Khairpur is also known as home of the revered Sufi mystic Sachal Sarmast, whose shrine is located in nearby Ranipur.
At the 1998 census, the population of the city of Khairpur was 102,188 having increased from 61,447 at the 1981 census. The city had an estimated population of 127,857 in 2006. It is the 12th largest city in Sindh province.
In Khairpur, Muslims form the largest single religious group. There is a reasonable Hindu population. Sikh community is also present in Khairpur.
The city is situated along the Khairpur East Canal, 11 miles (18 km) south of the Indus River. It is connected by rail with Peshawar and Karachi and by road with Sukkur and Karachi. National Highway is main route for various transportation vehicles and Mehran Highway which connects Nawabshah and Khairpur Districts.
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