Ten years Quote by Laurent Gayer
““the population of Karachi increasing by 369 per cent between 1941 and 1961, possibly the fastest rate of growth ever registered for a city of that size in world history.25 By 1951, according to the first Census of Pakistan, the composition of Karachi’s population had drastically changed. In 1941, 51 per cent of the city’s inhabitants were Hindu and only 42 per cent Muslim. Ten years later, 96 per cent of the city’s total population was Muslim, and only 2 per cent Hindu. According to the Census, refugees from India now accounted for 55 per cent of the total population of the city,””
About This Quote
The excerpt quantifies Karachi's explosive demographic shift post‑Partition, highlighting massive migration and religious rebalancing within two decades.
In simple terms: Karachi’s population surged and became overwhelmingly Muslim after 1947.
Key Takeaway
Rapid urban migration reshaped city demographics.
Themes
migration
urbanization
religious demographics
post‑colonial change
population growth
Mood
analytical
historical
informative
Type
statistical
historical
When to use this quote
- historical analysis of South Asian cities
- policy planning for fast‑growing metros
- educational curricula on Partition impacts
- media reporting on demographic trends
Key Concepts
refugee influx
census data
city planning
social transformation
Practical Applications
- urban development strategy
- social integration programs
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors drove such a dramatic demographic turnover?
- How did the influx of refugees affect Karachi’s infrastructure?
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