Total population
1,514,869 2023 Census
Qambar Shahdadkot District
Qambar Shahdadkot District, established in 2004 from Larkana, is a vital northwestern Sindh administrative hub spanning 5,475 square kilometers. The terrain features rich agricultural plains extending to the Kirthar mountain range while sharing a strategic border with Balochistan. Per the 2023 Census, the district has 1,514,869 residents, reflecting a density of 276.7 people per square kilometer. The population is predominantly rural, counting 1,093,004 rural dwellers against 421,865 individuals residing across urban centers.
Basic information
Total area
5,475 km²
Administrative units
7 tehsils · 52 union councils
Administrative scale
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population (2023 Census) | 1,514,869 |
| Total area | 5,475 km² |
| Tehsils / Sub-Divisions | 7 |
| Union councils | 52 |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools (government total) | 1,631 |
| Colleges | 8 |
Hospitals & health facilities
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| DHQ | 1 |
| THQ | 4 |
| RHU | 3 |
| BHU | 23 |
| MCHs | 16 |
Police
Police station count not listed separately in the source extract for this district.
Courts by tehsil
| Tehsil | Courts |
|---|---|
| Kambar Taluka | 6 |
| Shahdadkot | 5 |
| Merokhan | 2 |
| Warah | 2 |
| Nasir Abad | 2 |
| Qubo Saeed Khan | 1 |
Total: 18 civil courts.
Elected representation (Provincial Assembly, party mix)
National Assembly constituencies
| Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|
| NA-196 Kamber Shahdadkot-I | Khurshid Ahmed Junejo (PPPP) |
| NA-197 Kamber Shahdadkot-II | Mir Amer Ali Khan Magsi (—) |
Provincial Assembly constituencies
| Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|
| PS-14 Qambar Shahdadkot-I | Mir Nadir Ali Khan Magsi (PPPP) |
| PS-15 Kamber Shahdadkot-II | Nisar Ahmed Khuhro (PPPP) |
| PS-16 Kamber Shahdadkot-III | Nawab Ghaibi Sardar Khan Chandio (PPPP) |
| PS-17 Kamber Shahdadkot-IV | Nawabzada Burhan Chandio (PPPP) |
Priority issues & challenges
1. Poor Infrastructure
The major N-455 Highway link from Larkana to Kamber-Shahdadkot suffers from deep erosion that damages crop freight vehicles. The heavily traveled Qambar-Shahdadkot Bypass Road faces chronic asphalt destruction and massive potholes that cause severe traffic disruptions.
2. Water supply
Public water supply system has completely collapsed, leaving the population vulnerable to severe health crises. The main water bodies, including Hammal Lake, face heavy toxic pollution from the Main Nara Valley Drain and agricultural chemical runoff.
3. Health
The district suffers from critical acute malnutrition, heavily impacting young children and pregnant women.
4. Unemployment and Climate Challenges
Massive climate disasters and frequent monsoon floods have shattered agriculture, wiping out seasonal farming jobs.