| Divisions of Balochistan बलोचिस्तान के मण्डल | |
|---|---|
 Colors correspond to divisions of Balochistan | |
| Category | Second-level administrative subdivisions |
| Location | Pakistan |
| Found in | Balochistan |
| Number | 10 (as of 2026) |
| Populations | Greatest: Quetta — 4,259,163 (2023 census) Least: Rakhshan — 9,40,001 (2023 census) |
| Areas | Largest: Rakhshan — 98,596 km2 (38,068 sq mi) Smallest: Quetta —14,559 km2 (5,621 sq mi) |
| Government | Divisional Administration |
| Subdivisions | Districts Tehsils Union councils |
The divisions of Balochistan are the first-order administrative bodies of the Balochistan province of Pakistan. In total, there are 11 divisions, which are further divided into districts.[1]
List of divisions[edit | edit source]
In Pakistan, the division is the administrative unit, which is higher in hierarchy than a district, but lower in hierarchy than a province.
| Division[2] | Districts[2][3] | Area[2] | Population (2023)[2] | Population Density (2023)[2] | Literacy rate (2023)[2] | Map | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khuzdar Division | 41,208 km2 (15,910 sq mi) | 1,547,812 | 37.5/km2 | 39.39% |  |
Khuzdar | |
| Lasbela Division | 44,463 km2 (17,167 sq mi) | 859,935 | 19.3/km2 | 39.05% | |
Lasbela | |
| Loralai Division | 17,047 km2 (6,582 sq mi) | 1,073,686 | 62.98/km2 | 43.89% |  |
Loralai | |
| Zhob Division | 27,128 km2 (10,474 sq mi) | 957,579 | 34.19/km2 | 34.33% |  |
Zhob | |
| Makuran Division | 52,067 km2 (20,103 sq mi) | 1,875,872 | 36.03/km2 | 47.69% |  |
Turbat | |
| Naseerabad Division | 9,447 km2 (3,648 sq mi) | 1,601,347 | 169.5/km2 | 34.23% |  |
Dera Murad Jamali | |
| Quetta Division | 9,434 km2 (3,642 sq mi) | 2,908,763 | 308.3/km2 | 51.68% |  |
Quetta | |
| Pishin Division | 11,112 km2 (4,290 sq mi) | 1,663,671 | 292.55/km2 | 51.68% | |
Pishin | |
| Rakhshan Division | 98,596 km2 (38,068 sq mi) | 940,001 | 10.55/km2 | 36.84% |  |
Kharan | |
| Koh-e-Sulaiman Division | 14,963 km2 (5,777 sq mi) | 635,552 | 42.47/km2 | 34.70% | |
Rakhni | |
| Sevi Division | 15,934 km2 (6,152 sq mi) | 1,046,548 | 34.0/km2 | 34.70% | |
Sibi |
List of divisions by population over the years[edit | edit source]
| Division | Pop.
2023[4] |
Pop.
2017 |
Pop.
1998 |
Pop.
1981 |
Pop.
1972 |
Pop.
1961 |
Pop.
1951 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khuzdar | 2,721,018 | 2,509,230 | 1,443,727 | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| Loralai | 1,152,400 | 898,209 | 309,748 | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| Makran | 1,875,872 | 1,489,015 | 832,753 | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| Naseerabad | 2,044,021 | 1,591,144 | 988,109 | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| Quetta | 4,259,163 | 4,174,562 | 1,713,952 | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| Rakhshan | 9,40,001 | 737,162 | 409,473 | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| Sibi | 1,156,748 | 1,038,010 | 630,901 | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| Zhob | 957,579 | 806,238 | 468,695 | 361,647 | 171,989 | ... | ... |
Proposed Division[edit | edit source]
- Chaghi Division
Notes and References[edit | edit source]
Notes[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "New division, two districts created in Balochistan". www.dawn.com. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Table 12: Literacy Rate, Enrolment And Out Of School Population By Sex And Rural/Urban 2023" (PDF).
- ↑ "Provincial cabinet approves three new districts". www.nation.com. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ↑ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). www.pbs.gov.pk.
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