Hussainabad (Sindh) Explained

Official Name:Hussainabad
Mapsize:100px
Coordinates:25.22°N 68.19°W
Pushpin Map:Pakistan
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Pakistan
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Sindh
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Hyderabad
Population As Of:1998
Pop Est As Of:2006
Area Code Type:Calling code
Timezone1:PST
Utc Offset1:+5

Hussainabad (Urdu: حسین آباد ), also known as Gidu Bandar is a town in Hyderabad city in Sindh, Pakistan near the Indus River.[1] Hussainabad is the local name of the town. Pakistan's oldest mental hospital is also here.

Notables

Captain Abdul Shakoor Shaheed participated in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and earned medals including "Nishan E Jurat."

Geography

Mehran Park is near the Indus River (Sindhu Darya).

Shopping

Zeeshan Plaza River is about 0.6 kilometer from the Indus. It is the town's largest Plaza. Ali twin towers will be larger, comprising 8 storeys.

In Wapda Colony a hospital is located near a park, jogging area and national bank.

Recreation

Fishing is popular for species including Palla fish (Ilish).

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.fallingrain.com/world/PK/05/Gidu_Bandar.html Location of Gidu chowck - Falling Rain Genomics