North Karachi
North Karachi is also known as North Karachi Township which is an economical place to reside, especially when it comes to lower and middle-income people who cannot afford to buy or rent a property in any other area of Karachi. The town is home to millions of residents of Karachi as it falls easily in their range.
Location & Division
North Karachi Township is quite close to Lyari River and is part of the Central district of Karachi. The town is surrounded by some prominent housing societies such as Gulzarabad Colony, New Karachi Town, Naya Nazimabad, Federal B Area, Buffer Zone, Machar Colony, Sukhia Goth, and Rajput Mohalla. Hence, this region of Karachi is diverse in ethnicity and from cultural aspects.
North Karachi is divided into six main sectors which go like Sector 7, Sector 8. Sector 9, Sector 10, Sector 11, and Sector 12. It has multiple main roads which are directly connected to major roads like Shahrah-e-Usman, Shahrah Noor Jahan, Noorani Eid Gah Road, and Godhra Road. Further connectivity of these main roads come with Anda Mor Road, Rashid Minhas Road, and Sher Shah Suri Road.
At A Glance
- Easy access to public transport
- A crowded middle to the low-income area with an affordable property range.
- Well-developed infrastructure and well-planned sectors
- Walking distance access to schools, colleges, hospitals, and markets
- Nearby several recreational sites of Karachi
- Main road`s connectivity with Godhra Road, Shahrah Noor Jahan, Noorani Eid Gah Road, and Shahrah-e-Usman.
Amenities Available Near North Karachi
Schools, Colleges and Universities Near the Area
Schools
Schools which are located in North Karachi are Karachi Academy, Metropolitan School, Programmer School, Smart Cambridge School, Ummul Qura Secondary School, and Saint Mary Cambridge School in Sector 11-B.
The Urban School in Sector 5-E, Lycon Grammar School and Usman Public School System, Dawn Public School in Sector 11-C, Oxford Grammar School, and Falconhouse Grammar School in Sector 11-A.
Colleges
On the other hand, there are many colleges in North Karachi which include Arabic Girls College for Islamic Studies in Sector 9, Government Degree College in Sector 7-D, Sir Syed Government Girl College in Sector 11-B, The Smart College in Sector 11-A, and Women College North Karachi Sector 11-I.
Other nearby colleges are Pakistan Shipowners Government College on Noor Jahan Avenue in North Nazimabad which is 4 Km away from North Karachi, Pak College of Computer & Business Education in Block E of North Nazimabad which is 5 km away, and Government Degree Boys College in New Karachi Sector 5-L which is about 1.5 km away from the town.
University
Universities near North Karachi are the National University of Modern Languages in Block K of North Nazimabad which is about 3 Km away from North Karachi, the Virtual University of Pakistan near Shahrah-e-Sher Shah Suri Road which is around 5 km away from North Karachi, and Iqra University North Campus in Sector 7-B which is in North Karachi.
Transportation Facility
The bus stops in North Karachi near Shahrah Noor Jahan are Circular Bus Stop, Sector 8 Bus Stop, Khanqah e Oliya Raseediah Bus Stop, Baradari Bus Stop, Sector 9 Bus Stop, Disco More Bus Stop, W-1 Bus Stop, W-9 Bus Stop, Green Line Power House Bus Stop, 4-k Bus Stop, Telephone Exchange Bus Stop, Nagan Chowrangi Bus Stop on Sharah-e-Usman, and UP More.
All these bus stops are about 5 to 15 minutes` walking distance from North Karachi while the exact distance depends upon the sector you reside in.
There is Nala Bus Stop, and Charhai Bus Stop on Godhra road, Shahrah Noor Jahan Bus Stop in Shadman Town Sector 14 A which is 3 km away from North Karachi, Al Noor Society Bus Stop on Rashid Minhas Road which is less than 3.5 Km away, 2-K Bus Stop in Block K North Nazimabad which is a 14-minutes` drive, 7-C Bus Terminal in Sector 15 Buffer Zone which is 3 km away.
At 15-minutes from North Karachi, there is Sohrab Goth that is the main exit and entry point of Karachi, while the Daewoo Express terminal is situated in Sohrab Goth Sector 3-B.
Medical Facility
The highlighted hospitals in North Karachi are Aiwan -e-Tijarat-o-Sanat Hospital in Sector 11-C, Government Urban Hospital in Sector 5-C, Godhra Muslim Medical Centre & Charitable Hospital in Sector 11-G, and North Karachi Medical Hospital and Medical General Hospital in Sector 11-B.
Other nearby hospitals are Geo Life Hospital in Shadman Town which is 3 km away, Map Medical Hospital in Sector 5 F in New Karachi which is 4 km away, Patel Hospital Rajput General Hospital in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 4 which is around 7 km away, M RAB Medical Centre, Saifee Hospital in Block F in North Nazimabad which is about 7 km away, Hamdard University Dental Hospital in North Nazimabad in L Block which is 3 km away, and Dr. Ziauddin Hospital in Block B of North Nazimabad which is 8 km away from North Karachi.
Clinics around North Karachi are Fahad Homei Clinic, and Neuro Psychiatrist Clinic in Sector 11-C,
Ghoghari Eye Clinic, and Anjum Clinic in Sector 11-H, Ansari Eye Hospital, and Muslim Association Eye Hospital and, City Family Clinic in Sector 11-I, Zohra Memorial Clinic, Aamna Clinic in Sector 11-A, and Siddiqui Homeopathic Clinic in Sector 11-L.
Mosques, Temples, and Churches inside and near North Karachi
The prominent mosques situated in North Karachi are Mehran Masjid, Masjid Noor-ul Islam, Madina Masjid, Ayesha Masjid, Bilal Masjid, and Imambargah Mustafavi in Sector 11-B; Babul Islam Mosque, and Jamia Masjid Ahmed Raza in Sector 9; Furqania Mosque in Sector 8, Muhammadi Masjid, and Jamia Masjid Bilal in Sector 11-C; Rahmaniya Masjid, and Jamia Masjid Noro in Sector 11-G; Muhammadi Hanfia Masjid in Sector 11-F, and Jamia Masjid Baghdadi in Sector 11-D.
Saint Joseph Catholic Church is in Sector 11-E, Manghopir Church in New Karachi Town which is about 4 km away, Saint Jude`s Catholic Church which is 6 km away, and ARP Church on Godhra Road in Surjani Town which is 5 km away from North Karachi.
Temples located on the south side of North Karachi are Gulshan-e-Waseem, Baba Humayun Ram Dev, and Buffer Zone about 3 km away from North Karachi.
Bank facilities Near North Karachi
The bank facilities near North Karachi are Bank Al Falah, Commercial Bank (MCB). Habib Metropolitan Bank, and Bank Al Habib in Sector 11-B, Meezan Bank, and Faysal Bank in Sector 11-C.
Other banks are SME Bank on Rashid Minhas Road which is about 4 km away, and Allied Bank Limited Bufferzone Sector 15-A which is 2 km away from North Karachi.
All these banks have ATMs along with them to give access to withdrawing money anytime by the residents or visitors.
Commercial Area of North Karachi
Restaurants and Bakeries near North Karachi
Restaurants:
The restaurants which are at Shahrah-e-Usman near North Karachi include Pizza Max, United Fast Food, Lucky Star Hotel, United Queen Foods, Pizza Mars, Roll Jee, Dawat Inn Restaurant, Flavery, Desi Dawat Restaurant and Party Hall, Pizza Point, BBC Broast, Liaquat Bhai Fish Master, Al Madina Fast Food, and Al-Haaj Akhtar Restaurant.
The other restaurants on Zahid Road are Hot Top Krispy Burger, Food Ways, Al-Madina Restaurant, Pay Say Pizza, and Tostitos.
Bakeries:
While Nice Bakers & Sweets is the bakery in North Karachi which provides a fresh variety of sweets, cakes, chips, pastries, nimco, biscuits, etc. This bakery is too common amongst the residents because of the fresh and quality snacks and baked items of the place.
Mall inside and near North Karachi
The malls located in the proximity of North Karachi are Al-Madni Mall in Block G of North Nazimabad which is 5 km away, Lucky One Mall on Rashid Minhas Road which is 5 Km away, Saima Pari Mall in Block H of North Nazimabad which is less than 5 Km away, Haroon Shopping Center, and Erum Shopping Mall on Shahrah-e-Sher Shah Suri Road which is 1 km away, and Dolmen Mall Hyderi in Block C which is in North Nazimabad and around 5 km away from NorthKarachi.
Spas and Beauty Salons Near North Karachi
Spas and beauty salons which are most popular amongst residents of the town are Karigar Men`s Salon in Sector 9, Beauty Zone Parlour in Sector 11-C, Gentlemen`s Salon, Elite Beauty Salon in Sector 11-B, Binzaka Salon in Sector 11-B, Beauty Icon Salon & Training Center for Ladies in Sector 11-K, Bin Zaka Hair Salon in Sector 10, and Rose Beauty Salon in Sector 11-I.
Other nearby salons are Bushra`s Salon, Karachi Men Salon, and Axe Men Salon in Buffer Zone`s Sector 15 which is approximately 1.5 km away; Najlas Beauty Parlour in Gulshan-e-Iqbal which is at 10 minutes` drive Xuni Beauty Salon near Anda Mor Road which is minutes` away.
Parks inside and Near North Karachi
The parks which are situated within different sectors of North Karachi are Bab-ul-Islam Park in Sector 9, Bi Amma Park in Sector 11-C; Arif Hussain Shaheed Mini Zoo Park in Sector 11-B; UP Ghareeb Nawaz Park in Sector 11-E, Shaheen Park, Tikon Park in Sector 7-D; Kalyana Town Park in Sector 10, and Haq Parast Family Park in Sector 11-L.
Other nearby parks are Hatim Tai Park, and Gulshan-e-Habib Park in Buffer Zone Sector 15-A which is less than one kilometer, City Park in New Karachi Sector 5-C, Afza Park in New Karachi Sector 4 which is 2 km away, Shadman Town Sector 14-B which is about a kilometer away.
Sports-Oriented Facilities
North Karachi Gym Club & Swimming Pool, and Mateen Sports in Sector 11-C are located in North Karachi and offers swimming, sports, gym & fitness facilities to the residents based on membership. Other activities such as Badminton, table tennis, a jogging track, and snooker
Other sports complexes near the area are MSB Nadil-e-Burhani in Block C of North Nazimabad which is 5 km away, Naya Nazimabad Football Stadium near Gadap Town which is about 6 km away, Shadab Sports Complex in Federal B Area Block 11 which is around 16 minutes` away, Women Sports Complex in Block 3 of Gulshan-e-Iqbal which is about 15 minutes` away, and UBL Sports Complex on Rashid Minhas Road which is at 16 minutes` drive.
Various Gyms present in North Karachi are Ali`s Gym and Body Changer Gym in Sector 11-B, Rameez Power Zone, Sir Syed Gym in Sector 11-C, Pak Gym & Fitness Centre in Sector 7-A. Gyms near North Karachi are Rado Gym on Rashid Minhas Road which is about 2 km away, Shadman Gym in Shadman Town Sector 14-B which is about one kilometer away, Babar Bodybuilding Club in Buffer Zone Sector 15-A which is about 2 km away, Haji Club in Federal B Area in Block 13 which is about 5 km away, and Mairaj Gym in Block J of North Nazimabad which is approximately 3 km away from North Karachi.
Cinemas nearby
Famous cinemas near North Karachi are 4D Cinema in Gulshan-e-Iqbal`s Block 10 which is about at 18 minutes` drive, Cinepax City Auditorium near Ayesha Manzil which is 5 km away, Nueplex Cinemas, and Mega Multiplex Cinema near Rashid Minhas Road which is at 20 minutes` drive.
Residents can get entertained by visiting these cinemas which are quite near to them and easily available being in range.
Properties for Sale in North Karachi
House for Sale in North Karachi – Price Trends
There is a great variety of houses for sale in North Karachi i.e. 120 sq yd houses for about Rs 49 lakh and can go up to Rs 4.25 Crore, while 240 sq yd house ranges from Rs 95 Lakh to Rs 6 Crore.
Plot for Sale in North Karachi – Price Trends
A 120 Sq yd plot for sale ranging from Rs 2.2 Lakh to Rs 1.75 Lakh, 240 sq yd plot can be purchased between Rs 65 Lakh to Rs 2.6 Crore. The prices and vary with the passage of time, depending upon the shift in sale trends.
Flat for sale in North Karachi – Price Trends
1-bedroom flats for sale in North Karachi ranges from Rs 15 Lakh and goes up to Rs 35 Lakh, 2-bedroom flat starts from Rs 17 lakh and goes up to Rs 85 Lakh, 3-bedroom flat can be bought in Rs 26.5 Lakh and can touch Rs 1.3 Crore, depending upon the sector and location of the flat.
House for Rent in North Karachi – Price Trends
A 120 sq yd house for rent in North Karachi is available from Rs 12 thousand to Rs 70 thousand, 240 sq yd can range from Rs 30 thousand to 65 thousand per month.
Flat for Rent in North Karachi – Price Trends
A bedroom flat can be rented from Rs 7.5 thousand to Rs 10 thousand per month, a 2-bedroom flat can be of Rs 11.5 thousand to Rs 28 thousand per month, 3-bedroom flat ranges from Rs 20 thousand to Rs 32 thousand on monthly basis.
Prominent Areas Near North Karachi
- Manghopir Lake is about 5 km away from North Karachi
- Multiplex Cinema in Millennium Mall near Rashid Minhas Road which is about a 20-minutes` drive
- Saima Pari Mall, Al-Madni Mall, and Dolmen Mall Hyderi in North Nazimabad at about 5 km`s distance.
- Hamdard University Dental Hospital in Block-L of North Nazimabad which is at 3 km`s distance.
- Arif Hussain Shaheed Mini Zoo Park situated in Sector 11-B of North Karachi.
