The mostly unplanned settlement suffers from a lack of basic infrastructure, with narrow streets, no streetlights, and unpaved lanes.

Once submerged by the sea and enveloped in mangrove swamps, the area underwent significant transformation through deforestation and land reclamation, leading to the establishment of the settlement.

Originally known as Jungleabad (Urdu: جنگل آباد) due to the abundant mangrove trees that once thrived here, Bhutta's evolution reflects Karachi's relentless expansion and human colonisation at the expense of nature.

[2] Other ethnic tribes living here are the Punjabi, Arain, Sindhi, Hazara and now a growing population of the Baloch, who have migrated from Lyari Town because of a Gang War Operation.

[citation needed] The second notable club is Bhutta Mohammadan, which also contributes to the village’s rich sporting culture.