| Official Name: | Islamkot |
| Native Name: | sd-arab|اسلام ڪوٽ |
| Settlement Type: | Town |
| Coordinates: | 24.7167°N 82°W |
| Pushpin Map: | Sindh #Pakistan |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Pakistan |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Type2: | Division |
| Subdivision Name2: | Mirpur Khas |
| Subdivision Type3: | District |
| Subdivision Name3: | Tharparkar |
| Population Total: | 19,064 |
| Population As Of: | 2023 |
| Population Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Km2: | 6.55 |
| Elevation M: | 56 |
| Area Code: | 0232 |
| Area Code Type: | Calling code |
| Timezone1: | PST |
| Utc Offset1: | +5 |
Islamkot is a town in south-eastern Sindh, Pakistan. It has gained prominence due to its proximity to the Thar coalfield and the development of power generation projects, which making it a centre for investment and urban expansion in the region.[2]
According to the 2023 census, the town had a population of 19,064.[1] It functions as a town council and serves as the administrative headquarters of Islamkot Tehsil in Tharparkar District.[3]
Islamkot lies in the Thar Desert, about 42km (26miles) east of the district headquarters at Mithi and just over 40km (30miles) north of the international border with India's Kutch District in Gujarat. According to the 2017 census, the population of the Islamkot Town Committee stood at 24,880, reflecting an annual growth rate of 4.68%, nearly double that recorded in 1998. The surge has closely linked to planned and ongoing development initiatives in the area.[2]
The town is also known as the "Neem Tree Town" due to the abundance of neem trees.[4] Hindus constitute the larger religious community in Islamkot (78.83%) and outnumber Muslims (21.17%).[5] It is the birthplace of the Hindu saint Shri Sant Nenuram, whose Nenuram Ashram remains an important place of pilgrimage.[6]
Commerce in Islamkot is centred on the sale of food, consumer goods, and household items. Despite a relatively high number of shops, customer turnover is modest. The town is located on a major highway between Mithi and Nagarparkar, serving as a stopover point for travellers and tourists, especially during the monsoon season.
Urban expansion has increased significantly in recent years, particularly along the Mithi–Islamkot road and in the town's northeast and southwest outskirts. Growth has, however, been largely unplanned. The built-up area expanded from 2.4km2 in 2004 to 6.55km2 in 2018, according to satellite imagery.
The exploitation of vast coal reserves and the establishment of mining blocks are transforming the settlement's economic and physical landscape. To manage this anticipated growth, the Government of Sindh has initiated a 20-year 'Development Master Plan' to provide guidelines for sustainable urban development. Islamkot has also been designated to become the first Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)–compliant taluka (tehsil) in Sindh.[2]
