Kertee Explained

Kertee, also known as Kertigarh, is a village in Tharparkar District, Sindh, Pakistan, located south of Mithi city. It was known as Karli Nagar in Gujarati language. Apart from its historical background, Kertee is also famous for an ancient well, said to be 5,000 years old. Stories mention that this well was constructed by the Pandavas during their exile of 14 years. There are also temples of some common Hindu deities like as Oghar Nath, Pir Pithora, Pir Bhavsingh, Mard Ali Shah, Mauji, Mataji, three temples of Shiva and one temple of Krishna.

Geography

Kertee is situated in Tharparkar district, south of Mithi. It some of the surrounding villages include Veeh and Choompni to the south,^[1] as well as Bhakuo^[2] and Veri.

Education

Kertee has separate government primary and high schools for boys and girls,^[3] as well as Government Girls School Kertee for girls.

Agriculture

The district in which Kertee is situated is susceptible to droughts, which adversely affect local farming.^{[4] [5]}

See also

• Sant Nenuram Ashram

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Report. pphisindh.org. 2019-02-23.
2. Web site: Bhakuo, Pakistan - Detailed weather forecast, long range monthly outlook and climate information. Yu Media Group. Weather Atlas. en. 2019-02-22.
3. Web site: Female Education in Tharparkar. 2015-09-09. The Sindh Times. en-US. 2019-02-22.
4. News: Tharparkar drought: PM pledges support to Sindh. March 8, 2014. Dawn News. March 8, 2014.
5. Web site: No rain, but misery showers on Tharparkar. 2018-08-18. The Express Tribune. en-US. 2019-02-23.
6. Web site: SCHOOL EDUCATION AND LITERACY DEPARTMENT. www.sindheducation.gov.pk. en-US. 2018-12-03.