Surjani Town

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Surjani Town (Urdu: سرجانی ٹاؤن‎) is one of the neighborhoods of Gadap Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.[1][2] It is a low cost area.[1][2]


Location[edit]

Surjani Town is in Left of New Karachi. Surjani Town is at last of North Karachi.[2]

Demography[edit]

There are several ethnic groups in Surjani Town including Sindhis, Kashmiris, Saraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis, Baltis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim. The population of Gadap Town is estimated to be nearly 2.5 million.[2]

Flooding in 2020[edit]

The are of Surjani had been flooded by the heavy rains, with rainwater submerging houses up to five feet and more, resulting in the suspension of electricity supply and destroying its residents' belongings.[3]

KDA Scheme No. 41[edit]

Surjani Town Scheme No.41[4][5]

Main areas[edit]

  • Surjani starts from 4-k chowrangi then sector L-1 4a,4b,4c,4d 5a,5b 5c
  • Sector 4A (opposite green line last stop)
  • Muraqba hall sector 4c
  • Last stop of green line bus service
  • Saima Arabian Villas
  • North Town Residency, Phase I
  • Saima Arabian Ranches
  • North Town Residency, Phase II
  • Pearl Villas
  • North Town Residency, Phase III

Goths[edit]

  • Main City of Sector L-1 Surjani
  • Abdullah Gabol Goth
  • Abdul Rahim Goth
  • Yaru Khan Goth

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Gadap - Government of Karachi Archived 2007-08-25 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ a b c d "SURJANI TOWN IS BEING COMPARED TO DHA KARACHI". www.redbox.estate. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  3. ^ "Surjani Town — a tragedy in the making". The Express Tribune. 2020-09-02. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
  4. ^ "Land Fees". www.kda.gos.pk. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  5. ^ "Encroachment Scheme". kda.gos.pk. Retrieved 2021-06-22.

Coordinates: 25°02′N 67°04′E / 25.033°N 67.067°E / 25.033; 67.067