Landhi

Landhi (Urdu: لانڈھی ‎, Sindhi: لانڍي‎) is one of the neighbourhoods of Landhi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.[1]

There are several ethnic groups living in Landhi including Muhajirs, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras, Hazarivals and Ismailis.

Landhi is located in the eastern part of Karachi, nestled between Malir Town and Korangi Town. The area is divided into 6 sections, namely Landhi 1-6. Landhi is home to Babar Market, one of Asia's largest open air markets. Shoppers can find everything from fruits and vegetables to clothing at the market. Landhi railway station also located in this area near Quaid abad. Landhi Medical Complex (LMC) is the largest hospital located at Landhi No. 02 in front of Babar Market, there is also biggest Imam Bargah Abbass Alamdar which is also located in front of Babar Market. There were lots of Cricket Star including Tabaussum Anjum belongs to the Landhi, and Pakistan First Search Engine Optimizer (Mr. Asif Iqbal) also belongs to Landhi.


References

  1. ↑ Landhi Town - Government of Karachi Archived 2006-02-19 at the Wayback Machine.

Coordinates: 24°51′N 67°12′E / 24.850°N 67.200°E / 24.850; 67.200

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