CULTURE
The Department of Statistics has released the findings of the digital census 2023, shedding light on various aspects of Sindh's demographics:
· Language Distribution: Sindhi speakers constitute 60%, Urdu speakers 22%, Balochi speakers 2%, with other languages making up 15% of the population.
· Gender Distribution: Men account for 52%, and women 47% of the total population.
· Household Energy Use: A significant percentage (44% to 80%) still relies on wood for cooking, while 4% to 7% use animal dung. However, 49% use gas, and 12% use solar energy.
· Urban Population: Karachi leads with a population of 1 crore 88 lakh 60 thousand, followed by Hyderabad (19 lakh 20 thousand), Sukkur (5 lakh 60 thousand), and Larkana (5 lakh 50 thousand).
This comprehensive census provides a detailed snapshot of Sindh's socio-economic landscape, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for development.
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