Katyuri

Katyuri is a small rural locality situated in the northern part of the province of Sindh in Pakistan. The village lies approximately 12 kilometres northwest of the district centre Larkana and rests at an elevation of 115 metres above sea level. It is positioned along a branch of the Guddu Canal, which provides irrigation for the surrounding agricultural lands.

Historical records trace the settlement of Katyuri back to the late 19th century, when it was established as a modest agrarian community. The name is believed to derive from a local clan, the Katya, which historically dominated the area. During the British colonial period, the village briefly functioned as a sub‑post in the administrative network of the Larkana district.

As of the 2017 census, Katyuri has an estimated population of 3,200 residents, the vast majority of whom are engaged in farming and livestock rearing. Rice, wheat, and cotton constitute the principal crops, while several small cooperatives manage the storage and sale of produce to regional markets. In recent years there has been a modest increase in poultry and dairy activities.

Education infrastructure includes a primary school and a secondary school that serves both Katyuri and nearby villages. Access to higher education requires travel to Larkana, where a campus of the Sindh University of Information Technology is located. The village is connected by a local road that links to the national highway network, providing pedestrian and motorized transport to neighbouring towns.

Katyuri’s cultural life is characterized by traditional Sindhi customs and festivals such as Shab-e-Mela and the harvest celebrations of Cheti‑Suri. The community remains predominantly Muslim, with several mosques serving as focal points for social gatherings. Despite its modest size, Katyuri exemplifies the resilience of rural settlements in Sindh, maintaining agricultural production while gradually integrating into wider provincial development plans.