Digri (Sindhi: ڊگھڙي, Urdu: ڈگری) is a Tehsil in Mirpur Khas District Sindh, Pakistan. It is the second largest town of mirpurkhas district,
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Digri Tehsil | |
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Country | Pakistan |
Region | Mirpurkhas |
Government | |
• Type | Taluqafarhan Municipal system |
Area | |
• Urban | 4 km2 (2 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Urban | 50,000 approximately |
Time zone | PST |
Area code | 92(0233) |
Digri is connected to several towns by main roads:
Digri is a culturally diverse town. As the small town has grown rapidly in the last few decades, the diversity has also increased with Muhajir Urdu Speaking, Sindhi, Rajpoots, QaimKhani, Baloch, Punjabi, and Pashtoons living there. 60% of the population of Digri are Sindhi people. The most common languages in the town are Sindhi,, Urdu. Since the city is made on ancestral land of Talpurs, from the beginning Talpurs were in control of the town committee.[citation needed]
Digri is Represented by the Pakistan People's Party, Mir Tariq Talpur (Current Member of Provincial Assembly).[citation needed]
Livestock and poultry rearing, agricultural farms, and transportation are the main sources of income, while more than 20% population rely on government and private jobs. A sugar mill, Digri Sugar Mills, provides further job opportunities for local people.[citation needed]
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