Hairo is a village of Jampur tehsil, Union Council of 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 attempted to help the people affected by the 2010 flood.[citation needed] Mostly, the people speak Saraiki and Balochi.[1]
Mauza Hairo | |
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| Hairo | |
  Mauza Hairo Hairo | |
| Coordinates: 29°48′N 70°36′E / 29.80°N 70.60°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab, Rajanpur, Tehsil Jampur |
| Government | |
| Area | |
• Total | 40 km2 (20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 103 m (338 ft) |
| Population | |
• Estimate (1998) | 6,000 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Calling code | 604 |
| Name of Union council | Kotla Dewan |
Flood of 2010
editIn July 2010, Hairo was hit by a 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.[citation needed]
Education
editThere are five primary schools and one middle school recently opened in 2006.
Economy
editMostly these people depends upon agriculture products such as tobacco, wheat, cotton. Due to location near the river it is also known for cattle and buffalo.[citation needed] There is a big delta in the Indus River and it is a green grazing place for animals.[citation needed]
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