Rahu Abad Explained

Rahu Abad
Official Name:راھو آباد
Native Name:Rahoo Abad
Settlement Type:Town
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:District
Subdivision Name1:Umerkot
Subdivision Type2:Taluka
Subdivision Name2:Samaro
Subdivision Type3:Union Council
Subdivision Name3:Saleh Bhambhro Station
Parts Type:Union Council
Elevation Max M:13
Timezone:PST
Utc Offset:+5
Coordinates:25.3498°N 69.3893°W

Rahu Abad (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|راہو آباد) is a small town in Umerkot District of the Sindh Province in Pakistan. It is located about 7.5 kilometers away from Samaro, and its main industry is agriculture.

History

This town was founded by Haji Ali Muhammad Rahu in 1976 . In 1979, Haji Ali Muhammad Rahu allotted his private land to the poor for their settlement. Over time, the population of Rahu Abad increased, and several shops and cabins were built in 1982. It is a center for agricultural trade.