Total population
997,214 2023 Census
Khuzdar District
The division's commercial and transport hub: one of Balochistan's largest and most economically significant districts, serving as a key gateway between northern and southern Balochistan, with an economy driven by agriculture, livestock, trade, mining, and services along the Quetta–Karachi National Highway (N-25). This page summarises district statistics, services, elected representation, and priority development challenges.
Basic information
Total area
35,380 km²
Administrative units
10 tehsils · 53 union councils
Administrative scale
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population (2023 Census) | 997,214 |
| Total area | 35,380 km² |
| Tehsils / Sub-Divisions | 10 |
| Union councils | 53 |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools (government total) | 822 |
| Colleges | 4 (Government) |
Hospitals & health facilities
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| Hospital | 1 |
| DHQ | 1 |
| BHU | 45 |
| RHC | 6 |
| Civil Dispensaries (CD) | 30 |
| MCH | 1 |
Police
7 police stations (district total).
Elected representation (Provincial Assembly, party mix)
National Assembly constituencies
| Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|
| NA-256 Khuzdar (2024 – Present) | By-elections pending (—) |
| NA-269 Khuzdar (2018–2023) | Mr. Muhammad Akhtar Mengal (BNP) |
Provincial Assembly constituencies
| Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|
| PB-18 Khuzdar-I | Mr. Nawab Sanaullah Zehri (PPP) |
| PB-19 Khuzdar-II | Mr. Mir Younas Aziz Zehri (JUIF) |
| PB-20 Khuzdar-III | Mr. Mir Jehanzaib Mengal (BNP-M) |
Priority issues & challenges
1. Road infrastructure
Khuzdar benefits from strategic connectivity via the Quetta–Karachi National Highway (N-25), but poorly maintained rural roads continue to limit access to markets and essential public services.
2. Water supply
Khuzdar faces persistent water scarcity, as declining groundwater levels, prolonged droughts, and inadequate water storage and distribution infrastructure reduce access to safe drinking water and irrigation.
3. Health
Healthcare services in Khuzdar remain constrained by shortages of specialist doctors, medical staff, medicines, diagnostic facilities, and emergency services, forcing many patients to seek treatment in Quetta or Karachi.
4. Unemployment
Unemployment and underemployment remain significant in Khuzdar, as limited industrial development, skills gaps, and inadequate vocational training restrict employment opportunities, particularly for youth.
5. Environmental challenges
Khuzdar faces growing environmental challenges from recurring droughts, groundwater depletion, land degradation, overgrazing, and climate change, threatening agriculture, livestock, and rural livelihoods.