Kot Addu is the main district and the 70th largest city by population in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It has a population of 104,000. Kot Addu is an important economic city in southern Punjab, located east of the Indus River. The city is about 100 km from the famous historical city of Multan and 886 km from Karachi. The distance from the city to the Tonsa Barrage on the Indus River is about 16 km.
The Merani chief (chief) Addu Khan founded the city of Kot Addu in the 15th century. That is why it was named Kot of Addu (Addu da Kot), and later Kot Addu.
The Indus River contributes to the city’s scenic beauty. The Tonsa Barrage and the hotels and parks located on the barrage provide recreational space to the public. There are a few parks in the city, but the people of the city are deprived of public parks equipped with all major facilities.
Location
Kot Addu is located in the southern region of Punjab, which is roughly considered to be in the middle of Pakistan. The entire city is flat, making it an ideal location for agricultural endeavors. Eight smaller canals that transport water from the Indus River through Kot Addu make this connection between Muzaffar and T.P. Link possible. According to Google Maps, the city is located at N 30° 28′ 34″ Latitude and E 70° 57′ 52″ longitude. The elevation of Kot Addu is approximately 133 meters above sea level.
Population and area
The city of Kot Addu has an area of 877,989 acres, of which 424,521 acres are arable. The city has a population of 104,000. It is the 70th-largest city in Pakistan.
Time zone and code.
- UTC+5 (PST)
- The postal address of the city is 34050.
Demography
- Total population
- 78,808,438 persons
- Location on Google Map
- N 30° 28′ 34 E 70° 57′ 52
- Total Area
- 877,989 acres (355,310 ha)
- Area under cultivation
- 4,24,521
The 33 union councils that make up the city are mentioned below
| No. | Name | No. | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haider Ghazi | 18 | Mehmood Kot |
| 2 | Bait Qaimwala | 19 | Mirpur Bhagal |
| 3 | BhariHoog | 20 | Pattal Monda |
| 4 | Budh | 21 | Pattal Kot Adu |
| 5 | Chak No. 547/TDA | 22 | Patti Ghulam Ali |
| 6 | Chak No. 565/TDA | 23 | Sanawan |
| 7 | Chak No. 632/TDA | 24 | Shadi Khan Monda |
| 8 | Chowk Sarwar Shaheed | 25 | Sheikh Umer |
| 9 | Daira Din Panah | 26 | Thatha Gurmani |
| 10 | Dogar Kalasra | 27 | U.C. 22 Gujrat |
| 11 | Ghazi Ghatt | 28 | Wahandur |
| 12 | Hinjrai | 29 | Pirhar |
| 13 | Ehsanpur | 30 | cha larr wala |
| 14 | Kot Adu No. 2 | 31 | NoorShah |
| 15 | Kot Adu No. 1 | 32 | Basti Sirai |
| 16 | Kot Adu No. 3 | 33 | Alu Rid |
| 17 | Manhan Sharif |
Geographical conditions and climate
Kot Addu is in central Pakistan. Multan is the closest major city. Surrounding the city is a level, alluvial plain with an abundance of mango and citrus plantations. Canals also supply water to crops in the Muzaffargarh District. The monsoon season brings periodic flooding to Taunsa Barrage.
Kot Addu’s desert environment is characterized by pleasant summers and moderate winters. The city experienced Pakistan’s worst weather. 51 °C (129 °F) was the highest temperature ever recorded, and the lowest was -1 °C (30 °F). Rainfall is 127 mm (5.0 in) on average. In cities, dust storms happen frequently.
Education
Education plays an important role in the development of a nation. It also prepares the youth of the nation for the future. Where are the government agencies serving Kot Ed? At the same time, private and semi-government institutions are also contributing to quality and non-standard education. The city has government post-graduate colleges, women’s colleges, and technical and vocational colleges, among others. A list of these is given below.
Healthcare
There is a district-level government hospital in the city to provide basic health facilities to the people. There are also several private clinics in the city.
Agriculture
Kot Addu is a major agricultural area. The entire area of Tehsil Kot Addu is 877,989 acres (355,310 hectares), of which 4,24,521 acres are used for agriculture. Corn, cotton, rice, sugarcane, tobacco, wheat, and vegetables like moong, mash, bajra, and mashoor are the main crops grown in the district. There are other oil seed crops grown there, including sunflower and mustard.
Mangoes, guavas, citrus, and pomegranates are Kot Addu’s principal fruit yields. Minor fruit crops such as dates, bananas, pears, jaman, and falsa are also farmed.
Another fruit found in the area is known as a bare (berry). It is among the most common fruits cultivated in this area. The crops are now scarce as a result of the flooding, particularly the products made of wheat and cotton. Thus, sugarcane currently covers most of the agricultural lands. Either this sugarcane is sold to sugar mills or it is used to make jaggery.
Industries
In the Punjab province, Kot Addu is a well-known industrial and commercial city. It is connected to all Pakistani airports via air from Multan Airport, as well as to Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Quetta, and Faisalabad via road and rail.
| A list of some major and well-known |
|---|
| Pak Arab Oil Refinery (PARCO) |
| Water And Power Development Authority (WAPDA) |
| Kot Adu Power Company (KAPCO) |
| LalpirThermal Power Station |
| Sheikhoo Sugar Mill |
| Fatima Sugar Mill |
Aside from these, the region is home to mills for floor, wheat, oil, and woollen materials, cotton producers, and mills for textiles composed of wool, silk, and cotton. The handicrafts and cottage industries of this area are well renowned, as is the Kundra workmanship.
Welfare organisations and institutions
Many registered and unregistered welfare institutions and organisations in the city are engaged in the welfare of the people. Other organisations are also active, including the globally renowned Foundation Al-Khadmat centres and the Hope Welfare Organisation that has emerged over the years.
Famous figures of Kot Addu
Many such people of national and international repute belong to Kotdwar. Milkha Singh is a world-renowned athlete. After independence, Milkha Singh migrated to India from Pakistan. Apart from this, nationally famous folk musician Pathane Khan also belongs to this city. There are other famous people.
| Personlity | Field |
|---|---|
| Inayat Hussain Bhatti | Film industry |
| Mushtaq Ahmed Gurmani | Politics |
| Malik Ahmad Yar Hunjra | Politics |
| Pathanay Khan | poet, pride of performance |
| Ghulam Mustafa Khar | Politics |
| Hina Rabbani Khar | Politics |
| Sultan Mehmood | Politics |
| Mian Shabbir Ali Qureshi | Politics |
| Muhammad Ashraf Khan Rind | Politics |
| Milkha Singh | Indian athlete also known as the “Flying Sikh” |
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