An Introduction to Union Council Silra,

Taluka Shahdadkot, District Kamber Shahdadkot, Sindh Pakistan Compiled by Sheikh Javed Ali Sindhi

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An Introduction to Union Council Silra, Taluka Shahdadkot, District Kamber Shahdadkot, Sindh. By Sheikh Javed Ali Sindhi
Introduction Union Council Silra surrounds Shahdadkot city from all the directions. It is one of the most important socio-political and cultural areas of District Kamber-Shahdadkot. The UC is named after Silra tribe, a branch of Abro/ Samma origin of Sindhis. Sheikh Sadique Ali Sher Ali Ansari (1901) describes Silra as the Slave Tribe. These tribesmen served as soldiers in Kalhora Army (1701-1783) of Sindh. They were also encouraged by Kalhora Rulers to cultivate lands. The Silra tribe is found in Ghotki, Sukkur, Khairpur, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Larkana, Kamber Shahdadkot, Dadu, Nawabshah, Hyderabad, Umerkot and Karachi districts of Sindh. One of the ancestors of this tribe founded Silra village near Shahdadkot in the early 18th Century A.D. Some of the Silra tribesmen have also been found in Jhang, Rajanpur and Rahimyar Khan Districts of Punjab and in Jafferabad District of Balochistan. Some of the families of this tribe have also settled in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Jordan and other corners of the world. It is said that the first spiritual leader of the most people of this tribe was Sakhi Shah Jamal Qureshi. His ancestors belonged to Mao Mubarak near Multan, Punjab. According to some sources, he was born in 611 A.H/ 1214 A.D and died in 689 A.H/ 1290 A.D. His shrine stands in village Balhreji,UC Bagi Taluka Dokri near Mohenjodaro, some 30 Kilometers in the south of Larkana. Some people of this tribe also consider Mian Ghulam Siddique Mekan of Shahdadkot (1844-1905) and Pir Turab Ali Shah Rashidi (1857-1938) of Kamber as their religious leaders. Division of Silra Tribe The Silra tribe is divided in the following sub clans; 1) Dodani 2) Fazulani 3) Kandani 4) Chhatani 5) Malookani 6) Khabrani 7) Bhanbhani 8) Mahmoodani 9) Bodani 10) Jhamtani 11) Thekrani 12) Jhandani 13) Hashimani 14) Hawelani 15) Jeani 16) Khosani 17) Sirwahi 18) Koorai 19) Hamzani 20) Eidanai and 21) Thakurani and 22) Pathan Wahi. After the death of Mr. Rasool Bux Khan Silro during British Governemnt of India (1843-1947) , Wadero Muhammad Ibrahim Silro was chief of Silra tribe until his death in 1950s. His son Wadero Noor Muhammad Silro was selected as newly head of Silra tribe after his fathers death. He also died in 2005 at Shahdadkot. Historical Background The Silra tribe developed itself during Kalhora (1701-1783) and Talpur (1783-1843) Rule of Sindh. Mir Sobdar Khan Talpur bestowed Jagir of 800 Beegha upon Pir Fida Muhiudin Shah and Pir Nizamuddin Shah ( Shikarpur) in Deh Silra in 1833. E.B.Eastwick has mentioned Pir Fida Muhiudin Shah in his book Dry Leaves from Young Egypt, published from London in 1849. After the Conquest of Sindh by Sir Charles Napier in 1843, the various tribes of Kamber, Shahdadkot & Miro Khan including Silra, Kalhora, Sial, Lashari, Reti, Mirbhars and Hindus selected Khan Bahadur Sirai Pir Bhux Khan Khuhawar-I, as their tribal chief. He obtained agricultural lands of Koor Dato and equally distributed among all above tribes. Khan Bahadur Sirai Pir Bhux Khan Khuhawar-I was awarded a Certificate of Merit by Governor General of Bombay for his valuable services as a loyal landlord on 1st January 1878. He died around 1900 and left a son Alhaj Haji Muhammad Bux Khan Khuhawar I-who passed away in 1932 at Shahdadkot. The British Government of India established an Agricultural & dairy farm in village Silra in 1901. It was spread on 350 Acres of land where people were given awareness on the breeding of Buffaloes, Cows, Goats and the Sheep. The Sukkur Barrage started working from 1933 therefore all previous canals including Koor Dato were cut off. The Government Primary School village Silra was founded in 1935. After the creation of Pakistan (1947) this land was purchased by Haji Ghulam Nabi Magsi in 1, 20, 000 Rupees. There were 10 wells besides this farm. At that time Silra, Pirzada, Syed, Brohi and Sheedi castes lived here.It is said that there were 40 houses and 3 Temples of Hindu Community in the village Silra. Their Mukhi was Diwan Hazzari Mal who settled all disputes of Hindu Community with his knowledge and wisdom. Village Silra was completely destroyed in the great flood of 1942. A blood feud arose between Fazulani and Malookani sub clans of Silra tribe in 1943 in which 14 persons including males and females lost their lives from both sides. This blood feud is locally known as the Juwal Waro Jheroor the Blood feud of Grain Bag. After recession of flood water of 1942 Sir Hugh Dow, the Governor of Sindh visited Shahdadkot and Silra village along with Khan Bahadur Pir Bux Khan Khuhawar-II (1903-1979) and other British officials. He announced the construction of Silra Model Village with 60 houses. A total amount of 24000 Rupees were spent on this scheme. Mahraj Gopi Krishan (1910-1992) also supported flood victims at that time. Another flood hit Silra Village in 1948. Village Koor Dato was founded by flood victims after the Bolan Flood in 1976 on the banks of ancient canal. Scio-Political & Economic Conditions Electricity was supplied in this village from 26th April 1981. The Silra village came to be known as Little Moscow during MRD Movement in 1983 because of great political awareness for the restoration of democracy in the country.. PTCL started working from 1995. Government Girls Primary School was established in 2000. The total population of village Silra is 5000 people. Pirbhat, Indus

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Resource Centre (IRC), SRSO, SAROH, HRDS, Solidarites, Marie Stopes Society, Batool, Sindhu, MM Ibrahim Group, Sathi are working in the area for Community Empowerment for a long time. UC Silra Formation UC Silra was formed in December, 2004 when Kamber Shahdadkot was declared as newly created district of Sindh. Area & Population The total geographical area of Deh Silra is 2762 Acres. 1534 Acres are cultivable while 1228 are uncultivable. There are 81 Villages/ Urban Areas in UC Silra. Nearly half of these villages were badly affected by River Indus Floods in August 2012. UC Silra is comprised of 6 Dehs or Revenue Villages namely 1) Silra, 2) Hameer, 3) Kario Ahmed, 4) Ganhwar, 5) Magsi, and 6) Sando. The UC has 9402 HHs with a population of 65814. Sindhi, Brahui, Siraeki, Balochi & Bhili languages are commonly spoken. Majority of the people farm lands and breeds livestock. While a small number has Government Jobs. UC Silra is marred with host of issues and problems including social, political, environmental and economic. Tribes & Castes of UC Silra Silra, Kalhora, Syed, Khuhawar, Pirzada, Kori, Joya, Soomra, Leghari, Brohi, Chodhia, Khokhar, Mir Jat, Khosa, Umrani, Juneja, Karira, Magsi, Pathan, Ghaibana, Chandia, Gadahi, Khaskheli, Pandha, Abra, Khushik, Dootia, Mastoi, Mirbahar, Depar, Kanga, Jamali, Channa, Sheikh, Burira, Patooja, Langah, Manganhar, Abra, Chanwali, Jhurir, Lashari, Chandama, Gopang, Lodra, Kaheri, Bhatti, Gadra & Bhills. Important Villages/ Hamlets Some of the main villages of Silra Union Council are Silra (Wada), Koor Dato, Kambrani, Mehrban Pathan, Mir Ji Nari, Kot Ali Nawaz Khuhwar, Ilyas Panhwar, Kattal Shah, Ali Dost Magsi, Rais Meeran Magsi, Pandha, Ghaibana, Muhammad Azeem Brohi , Sando, Rais Imam Bux Chandio, Ali Murad Chandio, Pir Turab Ali Shah, Haji Sabz Ali Brohi, Rasool Bux Brohi, Rahim Bux Brohi, Haji Nauker Brohi, Sohbat Brohi, Bakhtiar Brohi, Fazal Muhammad Brohi, Haji Ali Hassan Brohi, Muhammad Saleh Lashari, Tharo Khan Sheikh, Sahib Khan Lashari, Haji Muhabat Sasoli, Sardar Muhammad Bux Khuhawar, Syed Gulab Shah, Gadahi etc. Government Facilities Poverty is the most common feature and UC is lacking in Education and Health facilities. UC Silra has no Government Health facility. Diarrhea, Fever and cough, Malaria, Hepatitis-B & C, Eye Infection and Cholera are very common diseases here. There is a small number of LHVs, LHWs and TBAs in the area. There is no Disabled Persons Organization (DPO) in the Union Council but its residents are members of Taluka Level DPO in Shahdadkot. Most of the area of this UC is irrigated by watercourses drawn from Sukkur Barrage. The houses are built of mud and burnt bricks and people are engaged in Agriculture, Livestock rearing, Brick making and other labour. Hand pumps are the second source of drinking water. Mostly the females and young girls of villages go for fetching water from the long distances. They fill water through pitchers, canes and bottles. Water is used for drinking, cooking and washing purposes. Safe Drinking water is the main issue of the area in all villages. Unemployment is a common issue. There are less Government Jobs and the youth are facing many problems in their development and career building. Notable Persons of UC Silra Sardar Muhammad Bux Khan Khuhawar, Mir Nadir Ali Khan Magsi, Comrade Muhammad Urs Silro, Rais Rajo Khan Chandio, Bhotar Barkat Brohi, Nazim Muhammad Ibrahim Silro, Akber Khan Khuhawar, Muhammad Yousif Magsi,Sardar Khadim Hussain Langah, Syed Gulab Shah, Dr. Muhammad Siddique Khuhawar, Gulshan Chandio, Ali Nawaz Silro, Haji Wajid Ali Silro, Wadero Abdul Fattah Silro, , Ghulam Umar Langah, Imtiaz Mastoi, Haji Akber Brohi, Muhammad Jinnah Brohi, Muhammad Ibrahim Brohi, Salim Lashari, Muhammad Khan Moulai Magsi, Nasrullah Brohi, Peeral Faqir Silro, Jamadar Khan Silro, Haji Dost Ali Silro, Wadero Shahan Silro, Comrade Qadir Bux Silro, Abdul Aziz Silro, Muhammad Alim Silro, Liaqat Ali Silro, Ustad Azizullah Silro, Ali Jan Silro, Ghulamuallah Silro, Muahmmad Azam Silro, Comrade Muhammad Saleh Silro, Pathan Silro, Ustad Muahammad Sadique Silro, Ghulam Abbass Silro, Yar Muhammad Silro, Shahabuddin Silro, Comrade Ghulam Sarwar Silro, Naseeban Silro, Jamila Silro, Hajul Silro, Azra Silro, Irshad Silro, Sikander Silro, Nek Muhammad Silro, Ghulam Hussain Silro,Hafiz Ismail Silro, Ubedullah Magsi, Bhau Ismail Silro, Noor Nabi Silro, Kheral Khiljan Silro, Muhammad Usman Brohi, Muhammad Karim Brohi, Haji Nouker Brohi, Haji Liaqat Silro, Naseer Ahmed Silro, Punhal Silro, Manzoor Silro, Muhammad Karim Brohi, Abdul Rasool Brohi, Rahim Bux Brohi, Abdul Ghafoor Brohi, Noor Ahmed Brohi, Khamiso Khan Brohi, Nasrullah Brohi, Allah Dino Mastoi, Professor Fazul Muhammad Umrani, Muhammad Kher Brohi, Manzoor Ahmed Sasoli, Ustad Intzar Husaain Brohi, Gada Hussain Bhatti, Councillor Fauji Magsi, Moula Bux Magsi, Rais Kauro Khan Leghari, Mir Manzoor Magsi, Ghulam Dastagir Magsi, Councillor Muhammad Achar Bhil. PWDs Baseline Survey A joint venture of Sightsavers International and Human Resource Development Society (HRDS) Islamabad has started the project Ensuring Social Inclusion through Accessible Water and Sanitation in three District Chitral, Mansehra in KPK and Shahdadkot in Sindh from May 2012 with the goal to reduce social exclusion of PWDs with community-managed accessible and affordable WatSan

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services in three districts of Pakistan. In District Kamber Shahdadkot the office was established in May 2012 for the said project. Union Council Silra was selected from one of the four rapidly assessed union councils on the bases of findings from rapid assessment and existing data. A baseline survey tool was developed and after consultation of all relevant stakeholders, it was finalized and translated into Urdu. The baseline survey started to analyze the present status, needs and demands of PWDs by gender, age and disability type to design inclusive WATSAN intervention in all villages of Silra Union Council. According to PWDs Baseline survey conducted by Human Resource Development Society (HRDS) Area Office Shahdadkot (August 2012) there are 9402 HHs in Union Council Silra and its total Population is 65814. This survey was conducted under the supervision of Javed Sheikh, District Coordinator HRDS Area Office Shahdadkot in the month of August 2012. In the light of this baseline survey, following information of UC villages is shared for the first time as there was no data available earlier. VillagesComplete List of Villages- Union Council Silra Taluka Shahdadkot, District Kamber Shahdadkot, Sindh August 2012. Sunday August 26, 2012 S. No
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

Name of Village
Silra (Wada) Koor Dato- Ali Nawaz Silro/ Fazulani Koor Dato- Comrade Urs Silro/ Chhatani Koor Dato- Ghulam Qadir Silro/ Jeani Koor Dato- Naseer Ahmed Silro/ Khabrani Koor Dato- Jamadar Khan Silro/ Khabrani Koor Dato- Haji Dost Ali Silro/ Bodani Koor Dato- Wadero Shahan Silro/ Khabrani Koor Dato- Wadero Adal Silro/ Jeani Kambrani Grid Station/ Power House Railway Colony/ Quarters Moula Bux Wali Muhammad Magsi/ Admani Rais Allah Bux Leghari (Muhalla) Haji Ghulam Nabi Magsi Farm/ Mir Nadir Ali Khan Magsi Bungalow Yateem Abad (Muhalla) Baqar Abad (Muhalla) Ali Abad (Muhalla) Hussaini Muhalla Nadir Abad Colony Mastoi Muhalla Sharif Abad (Muhalla) Juma Khan Brohi/ Muhammad Karim Brohi/ Mardashai Haji Sabz Ali Brohi/ Khiazai Rasool Bux Brohi/ Khiazai-Lalazai Raheem Bux Brohi/ Khiazai-Lalazai Muhabat Khan Brohi/ Mardashai Haji Nauker Brohi/Khiazai Sohbat Brohi Khiazai Bakhtiar Brohi/ Khiazai Haji Rahim Bux Brohi/ Khiazai Qadir Bux Brohi/ Mengal Haji Ali Hassan Brohi/ Khiazai Fazal Muhammad Brohi/ Khiazai Muhammad Nawaz Magsi/ Dahlkhani Munawar Magsi/ Dahlkhani Muhammad Khan Moulai Magsi/ Sakhani Kaiser Khan Brohi/ Pandrani Muhammad Saleh Lashari Chandama / Murad Shah Tharo Khan Sheikh/ Sharjah Ground Sahib Khan Lashari Haji Muhabat Brohi/ Sasoli Sardar Muhammad Bux Khuhawar Yar Muhammad Magsi/ Dahlkhani Ghaibana

Total HHs
500 41 132 85 115 50 55 65 40 500 30 20 200 155 30 02 30 1500 300 110 25 1200 60 25 10 100 100 125 15 80 150 500 30 50 150 100 20 20 20 25 200 20 210 70 45 10 20 50

Main Tribes & Castes

Silra, Pirzada, Kori, Brohi,Syed Silra, Brohi Silra, Kori, Chandio, Soomro, Khushik, Khaskheli, Leghari, Chodhia, Jat Silra, Syed Silra, Khokhar, Brohi Silra Silra, Syed Silra Silra, Bhil Brohi, Kalhora, Magsi Khosa, Magsi, Mirjat, Umrani, Mirbahar,Sheikh, Brohi,Depar, Khushik,Chandia Kanga, Jamali, Jat, Khand, Harha, Brohi, Tunia & Karira Magsi, Sheikh, Burira, Mirjat, Gadahi, Patooja, Pathan,Syed, Brohi Leghari, Mochi, Magsi, Brohi, Bhatti, Khaskheli & Soomra Magsi, Khosa Magsi Langah, Chandia, Patooja, Mirani, Mastoi, Silra, Brohi, Khuhawar, Jat, Manganhar, Silra, Mastoi, Abra, Jhurir, Sial, Brohi, Mangi, Juneja, Channa, Jakhra, Thahim, Bhatti, Leghari, Lak, Mastoi, Umrani, Langah, Joya, Khuhawar, Sheikh, Depar Brohi, Abra, Chanwli, Mastoi Syed Mastoi, Chandia, Brohi, Manganhar, Khosa, Magsi, Bhatti, Khokhar Mirbahar, Leghari, Joya, Mastoi, Kumbhar, Khosa, Magsi, Jamali, Jhurir Brohi Brohi Brohi Brohi Brohi Brohi, Khaskheli Brohi Brohi Brohi Brohi Brohi Brohi Brohi Magsi Magsi Magsi Brohi Lashari Chandama Khokhar, Chandia, Bhatti, Mastoi, Magsi, Buledi, Soomra, Lashari, Jamali Lashari, Jamali, Magsi, Brohi, Gopang Soomra, Lodra Magsi Ghaibana, Chandia & Kaheri

Location
Shahdadkot-Kamber Road Shahdadkot-Kamber Road Shahdadkot-Kamber Road Shahdadkot-Kamber Road Shahdadkot-Kamber Road Shahdadkot-Kamber Road Shahdadkot-Kamber Road Shahdadkot-Kamber Road Shahdadkot-Kamber Road Shahdadkot-Kamber Road Shahdadkot-Kamber Road Shahdadkot-Kamber Road SDKT-Garhi Khero Railway Line (East) SDKT-Garhi Khero Railway Line (East) SDKT-Garhi Khero Railway Line (East) SDKT-Garhi Khero Railway Line (East) SDKT-Garhi Khero Railway Line (East) SDKT-Garhi Khero Railway Line (East) SDKT-Garhi Khero Railway Line (East) SDKT-Garhi Khero Railway Line (East) SDKT-Garhi Khero Railway Line (East) SDKT-Garhi Khero Railway Line (East) SDKT-Garhi Khero Railway Line (East) Shahdadkot- Silra Ratodero Road Shahdadkot- Silra Ratodero Road Shahdadkot- Silra Ratodero Road Shahdadkot- Silra Ratodero Road Shahdadkot- Silra Ratodero Road Shahdadkot- Silra Ratodero Road Shahdadkot- Silra Ratodero Road Shahdadkot- Silra Ratodero Road Shahdadkot-Ratodero Road Shahdadkot-Ratodero Road Shahdadkot-Ratodero Road Shahdadkot-Ratodero Road Shahdadkot-Ratodero Road North of Tanwary Distry North of Tanwary Distry North of Tanwary Distry North of Tanwary Distry North of Tanwary Distry North of Tanwary Distry North of Tanwary Distry North of Tanwary Distry Near Tajjar Graveyard Shahdadkot -Qubo Saeed Khan Road Shahdadkot- Bago Daro Road Shahdadkot- Bago Daro Road

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Muhammad Azam Brohi/ Muhammadshai Muhammad Azeem Brohi/ Muhammadshai Changul- Qadir Bux Brohi/ Sumalani Changul- Mehmood Brohi/ Sasoli Changul- Pandha Changul- Abra Rais Allah Bux Magsi Rais Mehrullah Magsi Rais Mithal Magsi Sando/ Laiq Khan Magsi Sardar Khadim Hussain Langah Murtaza Brohi Gadahi/ Qaim Khan Khaskheli Abdul Latif Magsi Syed Gulab Shah/ Muhammad Hassan Magsi Rais Imam Bux/ Rajo/Ayoob Chandio Ali Murad Chandio Pir Turab Ali Shah Ali Hassan Magsi Mehrban Pathan Karim Bux Magsi Muhammad Gul Pathan/ Durani Hameer Kalhoro Mir Ji Nari Kot Ali Nawaz Khuhawar Haji Sardar Ali Khuhawar Ali Dost Magsi Ilyas Panhwar/ M. Yousif Magsi Kattal Shah Muhammad Ramzan Magsi Ali Muhammad Magsi Rais Abdul Karim Magsi Rais Meeran Magsi

20 40 13 30 300 00 20 15 18 30 25 12 16 20 10 30 75 20 20 450 50 10 10 350 28 30 150 50 15 10 15 30 100 9402

Brohi Brohi, Soomra Brohi Brohi Pandha, Mastoi, Dootia Nill Magsi Magsi Magsi Magsi Magsi Brohi Khaskheli Magsi Syed, Magsi Chandia Chandia Chandia Magsi Pathan, Brohi, Chandia, Magsi, Kalhora, Khokhar, Mastoi, Bhatti Magsi, Chandia, Khosa, Jamali & Khuhawar Pathan Kalhora Khuhawar, Joya, Patooja, Brohi, Khushik & Bhil Khuhawar, Langah, Bhatti, Syed, Khaskheli, Kori Khuhawar,Jamali, Khaskheli, Gadra Magsi Magsi Magsi Magsi Magsi Magsi Magsi

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Important Contact Numbers

Comrade Muhammad Urs Silro 03337505580 Bhotar Barkat Brohi 03337505242 Muhammad Ibrahim Silro 03003401245 Abdul Rehman Brohi 03313315442 Akber Khan Khuhawar 03327899668 Miss Hajul Silro 03322016373 Salim Lashari 03337501887 Ubedullah Magsi 03342008418 Rais Rajo Chandio 03337508878 Gada Hussain Bhatti 03337503111

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