Karachi Taluka, 1908

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This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS.

Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.

Karachi Taluka

South-western taluka of Karachi , Sind, Bombay, lying between 24° 46" and 25° 39' N. and 66° 42' and 67° 53' E., with an area of 1,678 square miles. It contains one city, Karachi (population, 116,663), the head-quarters of the and of the taluka ; and 14 villages. The population increased from 124,274 in 189 1 to 136,297 in 1901. The density is 81 persons per square mile. The land revenue and cesses in 1903-4 amounted to Rs. 32,010. The aspect of the taluka, excepting the portion bordering on the sea, is hilly, especially towards the north and west where ranges of lofty barren hills run from north to south, with wide valleys between them.

A small chain of hills runs within the taluka for some miles parallel the Hab river, terminating in the headland of Ras Muar or Cape Monze, a landmark for sailors making the port of Karachi. After a fall of rain these hills afford abundant pasturage. The taluka no canals, but is drained by several mountain torrents, the chief of are the Malir and Layari. Salt marshes occur along the sea-coast, and abound with mangroves and other trees. Much of the fertile portion of the taluka is devoted to raising vegetables and fruit for the Karachi market. Agriculture depends chiefly upon wells and springs, the principal crops being jowar, bajra, barley, and sugar-cane, which are chiefly grown at Malir.