Tando Soomro

Tando Soomro is a village and union council of Tando Allahyar District in the Sindh province of Pakistan. Tando Soomro lies 7 km to the north-west of the district capital - Tando Allahyar at 25°31'60N 68°40'60E.HistoryInitially the village was known as 'village of Nizamanis' but when Rais Soomer Khan became the chieftain of this village, the village took the name of Tando Soomro (Soomer's Town). The word "soomro" in Tando Soomro can be misleading, as one can infer that it stands for Soomro, a well known surname in Sindh. However, this interpretation is wrong; the word is derived from 'Soomer Khan' and ironically there is not even a single home of any Soomro's in Tando Soomro. The unprecedented torrential rains of 2011 had affected entire Sindh province, including Tando Soomro. But unlike other parts of the province the villagers did not wait for any external support or help. A meeting was called at and the whole Nizamani community pooled the required amount of twenty five hundred thousand rupees to drain out rain water from the village, immediate sanitation, provision of food, medicine and clothing etc.The village has played a role in shaping the history of Sindh. Historical records show that in the 17th century, Tando Soomro existed as a main village of the area. According to some records, by 1911, the population of Tando Allahyar was 3000 and Tando Soomro had a population of 700.Rj Naeem Chaudhary also visited in 2015.EconomyTando Soomro's economy is based on agriculture, with most people involved either directly or indirectly. Tando Soomro has fertile soil and an abundance of water, so every crop yields great. Tando Soomro is situated in a lush green area with mangoes and banana orchards. Bananas and mangoes of Tando Soomro are exported to Iran, Afghanistan, Middle East, Europe and North America. Naseer Canal is lifeline of economy and flows about four furlongs away from Tando Soomro. The banks of the canal are regularly checked and strengthened on a daily basis to ensure the security of the village.