Shira, Bauchi - Postal code - 750103

THE DESCRIPTION OF SHIRA

History of Shira

Shira is a local government area that is situated in Bauchi state, northeast geopolitical zone of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The headquarters of the local government are in the town of Yana and the local government area is made up of several villages and towns and such as Gallari, Bakul, Dunmagari, Taru, Yana, Zabi, Ligadi, Bulkalori, and Malori. After censoring, the estimated population of Shira local government is calculated to have fewer inhabitants than some other local government areas in the state with the area mostly populated by members of the Fulani and the Hausa and ethnic groups. The Hausa language is the commonly spoken language in the local government area while the religion of Islam is extensively practiced in the area. Shira local government area is part of the Katagum Emirate and has a number of landmarks such as the Mothercat Construction Company and the Government Girls Secondary School.

Geography of Shira

Shira local government occupies a total area of about 1321 square kilometers and has an average temperature of about 32 degrees centigrade. The local government lies along the Shira LGA called River Basin and has an average humidity level of about 28 percent.

Economy of Shira

Farming is a very important aspect of the economy of the Shira local government with crops such as wheat and millet grown in very large quantities within the LGA. Animals such as donkeys, cows, and sheep are also reared and sold in the LGA. Other important economic enterprises that are involved by the people of Shira local government include pottery, fishing, crafts making, and wood carving.