Total population
313,271 2023 Census
Mastung District
A key transport and agricultural district of Kalat Division: strategically located along the Quetta–Karachi National Highway (N-25), with an economy centred on horticulture, agriculture, livestock, and trade, benefiting from its proximity to Quetta and role as a major transport corridor. This page summarises district statistics, services, elected representation, and priority development challenges.
Basic information
Total area
3,308 km²
Administrative units
4 tehsils · 27 union councils
Administrative scale
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population (2023 Census) | 313,271 |
| Total area | 3,308 km² |
| Tehsils / Sub-Divisions | 4 |
| Union councils | 27 |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools (government total) | 413 |
| Colleges | 3 (Government) |
Hospitals & health facilities
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| Hospital | 1 |
| DHQ | 1 |
| BHU | 24 |
| RHC | 6 |
| Civil Dispensaries (CD) | 6 |
| MCH | 2 |
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-37 Mastung | Mr. Nawab Muhammad Aslam Khan Raisani (JUIF) |
Priority issues & challenges
1. Road infrastructure
Mastung benefits from strategic connectivity via the Quetta–Karachi National Highway (N-25), but roads linking Dasht, Kardigap, and other rural settlements require rehabilitation, limiting access to markets and public services.
2. Water supply
Mastung faces chronic water scarcity, as prolonged droughts, declining groundwater levels, and inadequate water supply infrastructure reduce access to safe drinking water and irrigation.
3. Health
Healthcare services in Mastung remain constrained by shortages of specialist doctors, medical staff, medicines, diagnostic facilities, and emergency services, forcing many patients to seek specialized treatment in Quetta.
4. Unemployment
Employment opportunities in Mastung remain limited, as low industrial development, skills gaps, and inadequate vocational training contribute to unemployment, particularly among rural youth.
5. Environmental challenges
Mastung faces growing environmental challenges from recurring droughts, groundwater depletion, land degradation, overgrazing, and climate change, threatening agriculture, horticulture, livestock, and water security.