Rahu Abad (Sindhi: راھو آباد) (Urdu: راہو آباد) is a small town in Umerkot District of the Sindh Province in Pakistan. It is located about 7.5 kilometers away from Samaro, and its main industry is agriculture.

Rahu Abad
Rahoo Abad
Town
راھو آباد
Map
Coordinates: 25°20′59″N 69°23′22″E / 25.349825°N 69.3893214°E / 25.349825; 69.3893214
Country Pakistan
DistrictUmerkot
TalukaSamaro
Union CouncilSaleh Bhambhro Station
Highest elevation
13 m (43 ft)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)

History

edit

This town was founded by Haji Ali Muhammad Rahu in 1976 . In 1979, Haji Ali Muhammad Rahu allotted his private land to the poor for their settlement. Over time, the population of Rahu Abad increased, and several shops and cabins were built in 1982. It is a center for agricultural trade.

References

edit