Ratodero

Also known as Rato Dero

Ratodero () is the capital of Ratodero Taluka, a sub-division of Larkana District in the Sindh province of Pakistan. Situated some 28 km from the district capital Larkana. Since the independence of Pakistan, the city is known for its sweet products and handmade caps known as Sindhi topi. At present the principal trade of the town is that of paddy and rice, with many rice mills located here.

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Place details

Locality: رتو ڈیرو
Region: سندھ
Country: پاکستان
Population: 47,819
Timezone: Asia/Karachi

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Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Ratodero
Settlement.settlement_type: Sub district
Settlement.image_skyline: File:Shah Latif Public Library, Ratodero, Sindh.jpg
Settlement.imagesize: 240px
Settlement.image_caption: Shah Latif Public Library Ratodero
Settlement.mapsize: 100px
Settlement.pushpin_map: Pakistan#Sindh
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Sindh
Settlement.population_total: 81,935
Settlement.population_as_of: 2023 census
Settlement.area_total_km2: 138002
Settlement.leader_title: Nazim
Settlement.leader_title1: Naib Nazim
Settlement.blank_name_sec1: Number of towns
Settlement.blank_info_sec1: 60
Settlement.blank_name_sec2: Number of Union councils

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Population: 81935
Area: 138002

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== Geography == Ratodero is the administrative headquarters of the Taluka of the same name, and located on the way from Larkana to Shikarpur. As a regional transportation hub, many roads lead from Ratodero to surrounding towns and villages, such as Gharrhi Khairo, Jacobabad, Shahdad Kot, Kamber, MiroKhan, and Naudero.