Hairo

Mauza Hairo
Hairo
Mauza Hairo

Hairo

Coordinates: 29°48′N 70°36′E / 29.80°N 70.60°E / 29.80; 70.60Coordinates: 29°48′N 70°36′E / 29.80°N 70.60°E / 29.80; 70.60
Country  Pakistan
Province Punjab, Rajanpur, Tehsil Jampur
Government
Area
  Total 40 km2 (20 sq mi)
Elevation 103 m (338 ft)
Population (1998)
  Estimate () 6,000 habitants
  Density 150/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+5)
Calling code 604
Name of Union council Kotla Dewan

Hairo is a village of Tehsil Jampur,Union Council Kotla Dewan Rajanpur District. It is located 15 km southeast of Jampur near the Kotla Mughlan. About 1000 years ago there was a city. The Indus River washed all the city away, and it remained flooded for about 25 years. Once again in July 2010 Hairo was included in flooded area. The Government of Pakistan and Pakistan Army tried their best to help the affected people. There are many Baloch tribes: Ahmedani, Pitafi. Most prominent tribes are Gopang, Bosan, Arain and Khosa. Mostly, the people speak Saraiki and Balochi.[1]

Flood 2010

In July 2010 Hairo was hit by flood, which causes emigration of inhabitants to dry areas. Pakistan Army helped the affected people. The flood caused many economic problems for the people there. The Government of Pakistan provided the Watan Card for the flood. Food and water also provided by the government to the people.

Education

Here are five primary schools and one middle school recently opened in 2006.

Economy

Mostly these people depends upon agriculture products such as tobacco, wheat, cotton. Due to location near the river it is also famous for cattle and buffalo. There is a big delta in the Indus River and it looks beautiful due to greenery here and is a grazing place for animals.

US Army helicopter flies over a flood-affected area.

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