Jhal Magsi District (Urdu: ضلع جھل مگسی) is a district in central Balochistan in Pakistan.[2] Previously part of Kachhi District, it was established as a district of its own in December 1991 and after a brief period in which it was known as Kachhi (the remainder of the old Kachhi district being renamed to Bolan), its name was changed to Jhal Magsi in May 1992.[3] The district is named after the town of Jhal, seat of the Magsi tribe, the major Baloch tribe within the district.[4] Historically, the Magsi tribe branched off from the earlier Lashari tribe.
The district has two main towns, Gandawah, the administrative centre and Jhal Magsi; and is divided into two subdivisions: Gandawah and Jhal Magsi. The City is also known for ancient places and tourist attractions like Peer Chattal Shah Noorani, Taj Mahal of Balochistan (Moti Gohram Tomb), Moola River, Peer Lakha and more.
At the time of the 2017 census the district had a population of 148,900, of which 7,815 (5.25%) lived in urban areas. Jhal Magsi had a sex ratio of 941 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 23.46% - 31.87% for males and 14.60% for females. 57,446 (38.58%) were under 10 years of age.[1]
At the time of the 2017 census, 76.32% of the population spoke Balochi, 14.33% Sindhi, 5.67% Saraiki and 3.29% Brahui as their first language.[1]
Administrative divisions
Jhal Magsi District is administratively divided into two tehsils, Jhal Magsi and Gandawah; with one sub tehsil (Mirpur). Both subdivisions have a different administrative history.
It had nine Union Council in 2012, but last year four Union Council were added by the Local Government Department at recommendation of Deputy Commissioner/Delimitation Officer. Namely, the union councils of Jhal Magsi District are as under:
Gandawah Tehsil
Union Council Gandawah
Union Council Khari
Union Council Patri
Mirpur Sub Tehsil
Union Council Mirpur
Jhal Magsi Tehsil
Union Council Jhal Magsi
Union Council Hathiari
Union Council Panjuk
Union Council Kot Magsi
Union Council Barija
Union Council Mat Sindhur
Union Council Safrani
Union Council Saifabad
Union Council Akbarabad
Education
According to the Pakistan District Education Rankings 2017, district Jhal Magsi is ranked at number 108 out of the 141 ranked districts in Pakistan on the education score index. This index considers learning, gender parity and retention in the district.
Literacy rate in 2014–15 of population 10 years and older in the district stood at 25% whereas for females it was only 11%.[5]
Post primary access is a major issue in the district with 84% schools being at primary level. Compare this with high schools which constitute only 5% of government schools in the district. This is also reflected in the enrolment figures with 7,553 students enrolled in class 1 to 5 and only 118 students enrolled in class 9 and 10.
Gender disparity is another issue in the district. Only 33% schools in the district are girls’ schools. Access to education for girls is a major issue in the district and is also reflected in the low literacy rates for females.
Moreover, the schools in the district lack basic facilities. According to Alif AilaanPakistan District Education Rankings 2017, the district is ranked at number 142 out of the 155 districts of Pakistan for primary school infrastructure. At the middle school level, it is ranked at number 141 out of the 155 districts. These rankings take into account the basic facilities available in schools including drinking water, working toilet, availability of electricity, existence of a boundary wall and general building condition. More than 200 out of the 301 government schools in the district do not have electricity, toilet and a boundary wall. 139 schools do not have clean drinking water.
The main issues reported in for the district is the unavailability of teachers in schools.
^Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (2016). Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement Survey 2014-15. [online] Islamabad: Government of Pakistan, p.111. Available at: http://www.pbs.gov.pk/sites/default/files//pslm/publications/PSLM_2014-15_National-Provincial-District_report.pdf [Accessed 6 Aug. 2018].
Bibliography
1998 District census report of Jhal Magsi. Census publication. Vol. 72. Islamabad: Population Census Organization, Statistics Division, Government of Pakistan. 2000.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Jhal Magsi District news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message Jhal Magsi District Urdu ضلع جھل مگسی is a district in central Balochistan in Pakistan 2 Previously part of Kachhi District it was established as a district of its own in December 1991 and after a brief period in which it was known as Kachhi the remainder of the old Kachhi district being renamed to Bolan its name was changed to Jhal Magsi in May 1992 3 The district is named after the town of Jhal seat of the Magsi tribe the major Baloch tribe within the district 4 Historically the Magsi tribe branched off from the earlier Lashari tribe Jhal Magsi District ضلع جھل مگسیDistrict of BalochistanPanorama of Jhal MagsiMap of Balochistan with Jhal Magsi District highlightedCountry PakistanProvince BalochistanDivisionNasirabadHeadquartersJhal MagsiGovernment TypeDistrict Administration Deputy CommissionerN A District Police OfficerN A District Health OfficerN AArea Total3 615 km2 1 396 sq mi Population 2017 1 Total148 900 Density41 km2 110 sq mi Time zoneUTC 5 PST Number of Tehsils2The district has two main towns Gandawah the administrative centre and Jhal Magsi and is divided into two subdivisions Gandawah and Jhal Magsi The City is also known for ancient places and tourist attractions like Peer Chattal Shah Noorani Taj Mahal of Balochistan Moti Gohram Tomb Moola River Peer Lakha and more Contents 1 Demographics 2 Administrative divisions 3 Education 4 References 5 Bibliography 6 External linksDemographics EditReligions in Jhal Magsi district 2017 1 Religion PercentIslam 99 19 Hinduism 0 80 Other or not stated 0 01 At the time of the 2017 census the district had a population of 148 900 of which 7 815 5 25 lived in urban areas Jhal Magsi had a sex ratio of 941 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 23 46 31 87 for males and 14 60 for females 57 446 38 58 were under 10 years of age 1 Languages of Jhal Magsi district 2017 Balochi 76 32 Sindhi 14 33 Saraiki 5 67 Brahui 3 29 Others 0 39 At the time of the 2017 census 76 32 of the population spoke Balochi 14 33 Sindhi 5 67 Saraiki and 3 29 Brahui as their first language 1 Administrative divisions EditJhal Magsi District is administratively divided into two tehsils Jhal Magsi and Gandawah with one sub tehsil Mirpur Both subdivisions have a different administrative history It had nine Union Council in 2012 but last year four Union Council were added by the Local Government Department at recommendation of Deputy Commissioner Delimitation Officer Namely the union councils of Jhal Magsi District are as under Gandawah TehsilUnion Council Gandawah Union Council Khari Union Council PatriMirpur Sub TehsilUnion Council MirpurJhal Magsi TehsilUnion Council Jhal Magsi Union Council Hathiari Union Council Panjuk Union Council Kot Magsi Union Council Barija Union Council Mat Sindhur Union Council Safrani Union Council Saifabad Union Council AkbarabadEducation EditAccording to the Pakistan District Education Rankings 2017 district Jhal Magsi is ranked at number 108 out of the 141 ranked districts in Pakistan on the education score index This index considers learning gender parity and retention in the district Literacy rate in 2014 15 of population 10 years and older in the district stood at 25 whereas for females it was only 11 5 Post primary access is a major issue in the district with 84 schools being at primary level Compare this with high schools which constitute only 5 of government schools in the district This is also reflected in the enrolment figures with 7 553 students enrolled in class 1 to 5 and only 118 students enrolled in class 9 and 10 Gender disparity is another issue in the district Only 33 schools in the district are girls schools Access to education for girls is a major issue in the district and is also reflected in the low literacy rates for females Moreover the schools in the district lack basic facilities According to Alif Ailaan Pakistan District Education Rankings 2017 the district is ranked at number 142 out of the 155 districts of Pakistan for primary school infrastructure At the middle school level it is ranked at number 141 out of the 155 districts These rankings take into account the basic facilities available in schools including drinking water working toilet availability of electricity existence of a boundary wall and general building condition More than 200 out of the 301 government schools in the district do not have electricity toilet and a boundary wall 139 schools do not have clean drinking water The main issues reported in Taleem Do App for the district is the unavailability of teachers in schools References Edit a b c d District Wise Results Tables Census 2017 www pbscensus gov pk Pakistan Bureau of Statistics Tehsils amp Unions in the District of Jhal Magsi Government of Pakistan Archived from the original on 2012 03 26 Retrieved 2011 01 10 PCO 2000 p 1 PCO 2000 p 6 Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2016 Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement Survey 2014 15 online Islamabad Government of Pakistan p 111 Available at http www pbs gov pk sites default files pslm publications PSLM 2014 15 National Provincial District report pdf Accessed 6 Aug 2018 Bibliography Edit1998 District census report of Jhal Magsi Census publication Vol 72 Islamabad Population Census Organization Statistics Division Government of Pakistan 2000 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jhal Magsi District Jhall Magsi District at www balochistan gov pk Jhal Magsi Gwadar at www balochistanpolice gov pk Jhal Magsi District Development Profile 2011 Coordinates 28 30 N 67 30 E 28 500 N 67 500 E 28 500 67 500 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jhal Magsi District amp oldid 1133944602, wikipedia, 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