Ranipur, Sindh

راڻي پور رانی پور
City
Ranipur
Ranipur's shrine of Sachal Sarmast is decorated with traditional Sindhi-style tile work.
راڻي پور رانی پور راڻي پور رانی پور
Coordinates: 27°17′20″N 68°30′16″E
Country	Pakistan
Province	Sindh
District	Khairpur
Elevation	45 m (148 ft)
Population  (2014)
• Total	40,000
Time zone	UTC+5 (PST)
Calling code	0243
Number of Union Councils	1

Ranipur (Sindhi: راڻي پور, Urdu: رانی پور) is a town in northern Sindh province of Pakistan, located in approximately 50 kilometers from the city of Khairpur, and approximately 30 kilometers from the ancient Kot Diji fort. Ranipur is notable for being home of the famous Sachal Sarmast shrine, which displays fine examples of a traditional Sindhi tilework.

History

Ranipur, a unique city situated between the Rohri Canal to the east and the Abul Canal to the west, was established before the Kalhora reign of Sindh (1701 to 1783 AD). The name "Ranipur", meaning Queen, is believed to be derived from tha princess of Darya Khan, who ruled over Thatta. The city gained prominence during British rule when it became a centre for an anti-Khilafat movement led by local Pirs to support the interests of the British Raj in Sindh. Today, Ranipur is a major town and Union Council within the Khairpur District.

Economy

Ranipur Sugar Mills is centrally located on 133.5 acres in the sugar cane growing area of Ranipur.

Education

Government Primary Boys School Ranipur was established in 1892 AD. Government High School Ranipur was founded in 1939. Government Girls Primary School, Sachal Sarmast Degree College, and Government Girls Degree College Ranipur are Prime Institute of City. Private sector, Ahlul Bait Public School, Mehran Public Higher Secondary School, Yasir Public High School, Ever Shine College, Mazhar Muslim Model School College, Bahria Foundation College. Sachal public school, Eman public school, City has Religious Educational Named Dar-ul-Fauoz madarsa(دارالفيوض ) Soomra Muhalla, Jamia Masjid Memon Muhalla, where students getting Education in Arabic as well as in Persian.

Culture

Six shrines make it popular in the country. These are shrine of Saleh Shah and Hajran shah famous as Bodelo Bahar. Nowadays this city is famous for its numerous Gates, 1. Babe Dastageer, 2. Babe Sachal Sarmast, 3. Babe Bodela, 4. Babe Saleh Sha, 5. Babe Abdul Jabbar Shah. 6. Shatan Shah Badshah

Transportation

Ranipur is located at kilometer marker 419 on the main N-5 National Highway. 3 kilometer at daraza sharif where the tomb of Hazrat Sachal Sarmast is located a famous Sufi poet of Sindh. Ranipur is the heart of khairpur.