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Sakrand Taluka
تعلقہ سکرنڈ سڪرنڊ تعلقو | |
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Coordinates: 26°8′17″N 68°16′23″E / 26.13806°N 68.27306°E | |
Country | Pakistan |
Province | Sindh |
Division | Shaheed Benazir Abad |
District | Nawabshah District |
Tehsil Status | 1858 |
Founded by | British Government |
Government | |
• Taluka chairman | Syed Muneer shah |
Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
Population | |
• Town Council | 72,040 |
Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Calling code | 0244 |
Website | http://sba.gos.pk/rev-skd.php http://mysakrand.com |
Sakrand (Urdu: سکرنڈ, Sindhi: سڪرنڊ) is a town located in Sindh province of Pakistan. It serves as a taluka in the Shaheed Benazir Abad District, formerly known as Nawabshah, situated approximately 18 kilometres from Nawabshah city. By road, Sakrand is around 300 kilometres away from Karachi on National Highway. The twined is known for its rich agriculture production.