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Kharadar is one of the neighbourhoods of Saddar Town in Karachi, Pakistan.[1] Kharadar literally means salty gate in both Sindhi and Urdu; the neighbourhood might have received this name because it is located near the Arabian Sea.

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

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Main areas of Kharadar

  • Achi Qabar
  • Boltan Market
  • Bombay Bazaar
  • Bunder Quarters
  • Chagla Street
  • Ghanta Ghar
  • Ghulam Hussain Qasim Quarters (Partial)
  • Iranian Hall
  • Jamat Khana
  • Jodia Bazaar
  • Kagzi Bazaar
  • Kapra Market (Cloth Market)
  • Khori Garden
  • Lea Market
  • Market Quarters
  • Memon Chowk
  • Memon Masjid (Memon Mosque)
  • Mithadar
  • Napier Quarters
  • Old Town
  • Police Chowki
  • Punjabi Club
  • Qamar House
  • Sindhi Para
  • Sirafa Bazaar (Gold Market)
  • Wazir Mansion (Quaid's birthplace)

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Coordinates: 24°51′N 66°59′E / 24.85°N 66.983°E / 24.85; 66.983








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