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Divisions of Balochistan
Colors correspond to divisions of Balochistan
CategoryFirst-level administrative division
LocationPakistan
Found inBalochistan
Number8 (as of 2021[1])
PopulationsGreatest: Quetta — 4,259,163 (2023 census)
Least: Loralai — 870,000 (2023 census)
AreasLargest: Rakhshan — 98,596 km2 (38,068 sq mi)
Smallest: Naseerabad —15,129 km2 (5,841 sq mi)
Government
  • Divisional Administration
Subdivisions

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.

List of divisions

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In 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

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References

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  1. ^ "New division, two districts created in Balochistan". www.dawn.com. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
  2. ^ a b c d e f https://www.pbs.gov.pk/sites/default/files/population/2023/tables/table_12_balcohistan_province.pdf
  3. ^ "Provincial cabinet approves three new districts". www.nation.com. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
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