Ancholi

Ancholi

Ancholi is one of the neighbourhoods of Gulberg Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. [ [http://www.karachicity.gov.pk/town/index.asp?txtTown=Gulberg Gulberg Town - Government of Karachi] ] It is estimated that there are over half a million Shias living in the area, making it the largest Shia community in the country. Famous residents include Allamah Rasheed Turabi, Allama Talib Johari, and Maulana Syed Hasan Imdad Jafri.

There are several ethnic groups including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim. The population of Gulberg Town is estimated to be nearly one million.

ee also

* Gulberg Town
* Sadat Colony, Ancholi

References

External links

* [http://www.karachicity.gov.pk/ Karachi Website] .


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