Chelhar Explained

Official Name:Chelhar
Mapsize:150 px
Coordinates:24.9742°N 69.9192°W
Pushpin Map:Sindh
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Pakistan
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Sindh
Population Total:33,000
Area Code Type:Calling code
Timezone1:PST
Utc Offset1:+5

Chelhar is a settlement in the Tharparkar district of Sindh province of southeastern Pakistan.

Geography

It is located 30 km east north of Mithi and 60 km south from Umerkot. It is west of Chachro.

Administration

Murlidhar mandir is located in the central area of the city, near the ૐ chowk.

History

Its name derives from the Chela Charan, who was the owner of a well. Chelhar is famous for Ranasar. Bhujia & Batia (perha) are the great specialties of this city.

Culture

An annual fair of Dada Rampir is held, usually in September.

Chelhar's population is about 20,000. The majority of its people are from the Menghwar community, though the population comprises many castes, including the Maheshwari, Maharaj, Bheel, Suthar, Goswami, Bajeer, and Kumbhar. Hindus comprise the majority of Chelhar's population. Maheshwari community is main business holder of the town.