Official Name: | Islamkot |
Islamkot | |
Native Name: | اسلام کوٹ |
Settlement Type: | Tehsil |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Pakistan |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Name1: | Sindh |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Tharparkar |
Population Total: | 244,662 |
Population As Of: | 2017 |
Population Est: | Above 244,662 |
Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
Postal Code: | 69240 |
Area Code: | 0232-263xx |
Area Code Type: | Calling code |
Timezone1: | PST |
Utc Offset1: | +5 |
Islamkot Tehsil (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|اِسلام كوٹ), (Sindhi: Sindhi: اسلام ڪوٽ) is a Tehsil in the Tharparkar District in Sindh, Pakistan. Hundreds of neem trees seen on Islamkot-Mithi, Islamkot-Chachro and Islamkot-Nagarparkar roads were planted during chairmanship of Nihalchand Pabani and under his care. For the same reason this region is also known as the Neem tree region.[1] The Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan is building the Islamkot International Airport here.[2] After the renovation of Islamkot-Mithi Road, the tourism in the area has increased.
Hindus constitute a majority, accounting for 90% of the population. Others being Muslims.
See main article: article and Sant Nenuram Ashram. The Hindu saint "Shri Sant Nenuram" was born here and Sant Nenuram Ashram located in this region was established by Nihalchand Pabani with the support of local people. Each day twice free meal is served throughout the year in Sant Nenuram Ashram in form of "Bhandhara" which is available for everyone.[3]
People from different walks of life avail this meal on a daily basis and during annual three-day festival of Sant thousands of devotees attend and celebrate it, including both Hindus and Muslims.[4]