INTRODUCTION OF THARPARKAR.

The Tharparkar district derives its name from Thar and Parkar. The name Thar is from Thul, the general term for the region sand ridges and Parkar literary means "to cross over". It was earlier known as Thar and Parkar district, but later became one word Tharparkar. Until 1990, the present district of Tharparkar, is spread over an area of 4,791,024 acres (19638sq: Kms). having population of 914291 souls, as per census 1998, This District with present boundary has come into existence on 02-12-19990 as Thar. Prior to this the present geographical area was a sub-division of old District Tharparkar (Mirpurkhas) it was bifurcated into 2 Districts i.e. Mirpurkhas & Thar @ Mithi. The name of Present District was re-notified as “Tharparkar” on 19-10-1993. The head quarter of this District Mithi which is situated at distance of 150 Kms.                                                            

         The district lies between 24° 10' to 25°45' north latitudes and 69' 04' to 71°06' east longitude. It is bounded on the north by Mirpurkhas and Umerkot districts, on east by Barmer and Jaisselmir districts of India, on west by district Badin and on south by Rann of Kutch.                                             

                                                                                         

  District Tharparkar comprising of 7 Talukas and 44 Union Councials. 


Talukas:.

1.  Mithi,                  
2.  Chachro,           
3.  Diplo                  
4.  Nangarparkar.
5. Islamkot
6. Dahli
7. kaloy

Culture,

 Shah Latif portrayed whatever he searched out in the passionate lyricism with seven characters, all women symbolizing the determination for upholding 'truth' in an antagonistic status-quo largely directed by ever changing tide of time. Tharparkar is the central theme of this classical text consummated by the fascinating lyric and rhythm, Marvi a local Thari girl symbolizes the human attachment and relation ship with the institutions and traditions. The history of Tharparkar, in letter and spirit, is the account of this sentimental humanoid attachment and its reaction towards the changing nature of social fabric.

The indigenous myth and measures to cope with calamities like draught and dearth were loosing their potential in the wake of strong influence of cash economy. The fascinating colour of grazing lands and the romantic instinct of tending the flocks of cattle are diffusing in the mushrooming needs of daily life.

The tribes and castes in Tharparkar adopt a kaleidoscopic settlement pattern rather than territorial segregation. Successive waves of invasion have therefore created a mosaic of cultures and ethnic groups in Thar. But all have, in time, bowed to similar means of production and to a common material culture.

The Tharis are honest, hard-working people and are very generous in hospitality. The gatherings between castes is largely restricted to men. The locale for such interactions being the "autak". Each hamlet will have at least one "autak" situated a discrete distance beyond the thorn hedge of the family quarters. Failing an "autak" the nearest shady tree is designated for meetings with outsiders.

Women largely communicate within their own caste, within which they marry exclusively. Opportunities for meeting women ofother castes become more restricted with higher status. Rajput women observe strickpurdah (seclusion) while poorer Bajeer, Bheel, Menghwar and Kohli are freer to undertake their field tasks. 

Agriculture

District Tharparkar is divided in to two tracts Barani & Irrigated. Geographical spread over an area of about 22000 Sq. Kms with 1.2 (M) Human population & 4.59 (M) Livestock (Livestock census 2006). Total cultivable land is 2.00 (M) hectors, when timely rainfall occurs 20% barani land is cultivated. Irrigated tract consist over approximately 590009(Fifty nine) Thousands acres Agriculture Land. Normally 30% Land is being cultivated every year. Mithrau Wah is the main source of irrigation, while two distry No.1 Run and No.2 Serhi covers the barrage area for irrigation purpose. Run Distry cover 80% area. Total 90 Water course are existed in barrage area of District Tharparkar from which nearly 85 Water course are running from Run Distry.

Education

TOTAL NO. OF SCHOOLS
School Gender	School Level	No. of School
Boys	Primary	620
	Middle	50
	Secondary	8
	Higher Secondary	2
	Total	680
Girls	Primary	662
	Middle	18
	Elementary	1
	Secondary	7
	Total	688
Mixed	Primary	2684
	Middle	197
	Secondary	26
	Higher Secondary	3
	Total	2910
G. Total	Primary	3966
	Middle	265
	Elementary	1
	Secondary	41
	Higher Secondary	5
	Total	4278

NO. OF CLOSED SCHOOLS
School Gender	School Level	No. of School
Boys	Primary	355
	Middle	9
	Secondary	-
	Higher Secondary	-
	Total	364
Girls	Primary	187
	Middle	3
	Elementary	-
	Secondary	-
	Total	190
G. Total	Primary	542
	Middle	12
	Elementary	-
	Secondary	-
	Higher Secondary	-
	Total	554

CATEGORY WISE ENROLLMENT

SCHOOL LEVEL	Boys Enrollment Classes Wise						Girls Enrollment Classes Wise						Grand Total
	Kachi	I to V	VI to VIII	IX to X	XI to XII	Total	Kachi	I to V	VI to VIII	IX to X	XI to XII	Total
Primary	3135	98005	822	0	0	101962	3670	76297	314	0	0	80281	182243
Middle	54	304	5437	32	0	5827	55	104	3413	8	0	3580	9407
Elementary	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	132	63	0	0	195	195
Secondary	0	0	5210	3553	0	8763	0	0	3196	1747	0	4943	13706
Higher Secondary	0	0	1493	1150	437	3080	0	0	167	181	125	473	3553
Grand Total	3189	98309	12962	4735	437	119632	3725	76533	7153	1936	125	89472	209104

Sources

Education Department Tharparkar .