Total population
271,560 2023 Census
Kalat District
The division's namesake and administrative centre: the historic seat of the former Khanate of Kalat, with an economy centred on agriculture, horticulture, livestock, and trade, strategically located along the Quetta–Karachi National Highway (N-25). This page summarises district statistics, services, elected representation, and priority development challenges.
Basic information
Total area
8,416 km²
Administrative units
4 tehsils · 16 union councils
Administrative scale
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population (2023 Census) | 271,560 |
| Total area | 8,416 km² |
| Tehsils / Sub-Divisions | 4 |
| Union councils | 16 |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools (government total) | 392 |
| Colleges | 5 (Government) |
Hospitals & health facilities
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| DHQ | 1 |
| BHU | 16 |
| RHC | 2 |
| Civil Dispensaries (CD) | 13 |
| MCH | 3 |
Police
3 police stations (district total).
Elected representation (Provincial Assembly, party mix)
National Assembly constituencies
| Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|
| NA-261 Surab-cum-Kalat-cum-Mastung | Mr. Moulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri (JUIP) |
Provincial Assembly constituencies
| Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|
| PB-36 Kalat | Mr. Mir Zia Ullah Langov (BAP) |
Priority issues & challenges
1. Road infrastructure
Kalat benefits from strategic connectivity via the Quetta–Karachi National Highway (N-25), but poorly maintained rural roads and difficult terrain continue to limit access to remote communities.
2. Water supply
Kalat faces severe water scarcity, as declining groundwater levels, prolonged droughts, and limited water storage infrastructure reduce access to safe drinking water and irrigation.
3. Health
Healthcare services in Kalat remain constrained by shortages of specialist doctors, medical staff, medicines, diagnostic facilities, and emergency services, forcing many patients to seek treatment in Quetta.
4. Employment
Employment opportunities in Kalat remain limited, as the economy depends largely on agriculture, livestock, horticulture, and the public sector, with weak industrial development and few private-sector jobs.
5. Environmental challenges
Kalat faces growing environmental challenges from recurring droughts, groundwater depletion, land degradation, overgrazing, and climate change, threatening agriculture, livestock, and rural livelihoods.