Kolpur (Urdu: کولپور) is a town and union council of Kachhi District in the Balochistan province of Pakistan.[1] It is located at 29°53'60N 67°7'60E and has an altitude of 2087 metres (6850 feet).[2]
Kolpur
کولپور | |
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  Kolpur Location in Pakistan  Kolpur Kolpur (Pakistan) | |
| Coordinates: 29°54′7.67″N 67°7′58.14″E / 29.9021306°N 67.1328167°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Region | Balochistan |
| District | Kachhi District |
| Elevation | 1,781 m (5,843 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
In 1890, during the British Indian government's railway track construction project, workers from different regions of the Indian subcontinent, including members of the Hindu community, were recruited to Kolpur.[3] Since then, the majority of population in Kolpur is of Hinduism followers.[3]
References edit
- ^ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Bolan - Government of Pakistan
- ^ Location of Kolpur - Falling Rain Genomics
- ^ a b "کوئٹہ کے قریب 'کولپور' نامی قدیم ہندو گاؤں". BBC News اردو. March 20, 2024.
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