Official Name: | Raherki Sahib |
Raherki Sahib | |
Settlement Type: | City |
Mapsize: | 150 px |
Coordinates: | 28.3°N 69.39°W |
Pushpin Map: | Sindh#Pakistan |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Pakistan |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Name1: | Sindh |
Population As Of: | 1998 |
Elevation M: | 63 |
Blank Name Sec1: | Number of towns |
Blank Info Sec1: | 1 |
Area Code Type: | Calling code |
Timezone1: | PST |
Utc Offset1: | +5 |
Footnotes: | [1] |
Raherki, also spelled Rahirki, is a village in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is located along the N-5 National Highway, and lies about away from the city of Daharki. The Mahi Wah river runs through the centre of the village.
It's a fast-growing town with good literacy rate and improving infrastructure. Pooj Shree Raherki Saahib is known as the birthplace of Sant Satram Das.[2] Thousands of pilgrims from all over the world come to see the Devri (shrine) of the saint, and devotees celebrate his birthday in October each year.
Various Sindhu tribes such as Rid, Rahar, Rathore, Sameja, Kobhar Kumbhar, Khatri, Bhaya, Bhatti, and Dhondhu also live in this village. Muslims and Hindus live together in peace and harmony.
Engro Chemical Pakistan Ltd, which is one of the largest manufacturer of chemical fertilizer in Pakistan is situated within the jurisdiction of Union Council Raharki. Though Raharki is one of the fastest-growing villages of Sindh province, the residents are deprived of basic health and civic facilities.
The climate of Chak is hot and misty during summer while cold and dry in winter. Generally the summer season commences in March - April and ends before October. Winter temperatures range from 7C22C. Summer temperatures average, though it often shoots up to .
Most of the villagers earn their livelihood from agriculture. There is an increasing trend in the private shops and government jobs.
The following are the educational institutions in Raharki.
Hindu temples:
The temple situated in Raharki is regarded as one of the biggest temples in Pakistan and is visited by thousands of devotees from all over the world.