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Chagai District

Chaghi District (Balochi: چاگے; Urdu: ضلع چاغی), also known as Chaghi District, is the largest district of Pakistan by area, located in the north west corner of Balochistan, Pakistan.[2]

Chagai District
ضِلع چاغى
Saindak Lake
Map of Balochistan with Chagai District higlighted
Country Pakistan
Province Balochistan
DivisionRakhshan
Established1896
HeadquartersDalbandin
Government
 • TypeDistrict Administration
 • Deputy CommissionerHussain Jan
 • District Police OfficerN/A
 • District Health OfficerN/A
Area
 • Total44,748 km2 (17,277 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)[1]
 • Total226,517
 • Density5.1/km2 (13/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)

Demographics

At the time of the 2017 census the district had a population of 226,517, of which 118,973 were males and 107,537 females. Rural population was 210,252 (92.82%) while the urban population was 16,265 (7.18%). The literacy rate was 36.91% - the male literacy rate was 47.54% while the female literacy rate was 25.16%. 1,209 people in the district were from religious minorities.[1]

Languages of Chagai district (2017)

  Balochi (76.13%)
  Brahui (20.48%)
  Pashto (1.88%)
  Others (1.51%)

At the time of the 2017 census, 76.13% of the population spoke Balochi, 20.48% Brahui and 1.88% Pashto as their first language.[1]

Administration

Chagai District is administratively subdivided into the following Tehsils and union councils:[2]

Education

According to Pakistan District Education Rankings, a report by Alif Ailaan, Chaghai is ranked at number 91 nationally, with an education score of 52.06. The learning score is 55.58 and gender parity is at 60.11.

The national rank according to readiness is 91, with a readiness score of 55.58 and gender parity of 60.11. The school infrastructure rank of District Chaghai is 114 nationally, with a severe shortage of electricity with a score of 4.55 and building condition score of 12.27.

Lack of schools for girls is the main issue of the region.[3]

See also

 
Former extent of Chagai District within Balochistan

References

  1. ^ a b c "District Wise Results / Tables (Census - 2017)". www.pbscensus.gov.pk. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
  2. ^ a b Tehsils & Unions in the District of Chaghi - Government of Pakistan
  3. ^ . elections.alifailaan.pk. Archived from the original on 3 August 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2022.

Bibliography

  • 1998 District census report of Chagai. Census publication. Vol. 38. Islamabad: Population Census Organization, Statistics Division, Government of Pakistan. 1999.

External links

  • Chagai District Development Profile 2011 2017-06-23 at the Wayback Machine
  • Chagai District at www.balochistan.gov.pk
  • District Chagai - Balochistan Police

Coordinates: 29°00′N 64°00′E / 29.000°N 64.000°E / 29.000; 64.000

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