The divisions of Balochistan (Urdu: بلوچستان کےڈویژن ) are the first-order administrative bodies of the Balochistan province of Pakistan. In total, there are 8 divisions, which are further divided into districts.
| Divisions of Balochistan | |
|---|---|
 Colors correspond to divisions of Balochistan | |
| Category | First-level administrative division |
| Location | Pakistan |
| Found in | Balochistan |
| Number | 8 (as of 2021[1]) |
| Populations | Greatest: Quetta — 4,259,163 (2023 census) Least: Loralai — 870,000 (2023 census) |
| Areas | Largest: Rakhshan — 98,596 km2 (38,068 sq mi) Smallest: Naseerabad —15,129 km2 (5,841 sq mi) |
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| Subdivisions | |
List of divisions
editIn Pakistan, the division is the administrative unit, which is higher in hierarchy than a district, but lower in hierarchy than a province.
| Division[2] | Districts[2][3] | Population (2023)[2] | Total Area[2] | Population Density (2023)[2] | Literacy rate (2023)[2] | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalat Division | 2,721,018 | 91,767 km2 (35,431 sq mi) | 29.65/km2 | 38.72% |  | |
| Loralai Division | 870,000 | 17,260 km2 (6,660 sq mi) | 50.41/km2 | 39.89% | ||
| Zhob Division | 927,579 | 27,128 km2 (10,474 sq mi) | 34.19/km2 | 32.33% |  | |
| Makran Division | 1,875,872 | 52,067 km2 (20,103 sq mi) | 36.03/km2 | 47.69% |  | |
| Naseerabad Division | 2,044,021 | 15,129 km2 (5,841 sq mi) | 135.11/km2 | 32.59% |  | |
| Quetta Division | 4,259,163 | 14,559 km2 (5,621 sq mi) | 292.55/km2 | 51.68% |  | |
| Rakhshan Division | 1,040,001 | 98,596 km2 (38,068 sq mi) | 10.55/km2 | 36.84% |  | |
| Sibi Division | 1,156,748 | 30,684 km2 (11,847 sq mi) | 37.70/km2 | 34.70% |  |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "New division, two districts created in Balochistan". www.dawn.com. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ a b c d e f https://www.pbs.gov.pk/sites/default/files/population/2023/tables/table_12_balcohistan_province.pdf
- ^ "Provincial cabinet approves three new districts". www.nation.com. Retrieved 2023-07-03.