Western Chagai District
Western Chagai District
ضلع چاغی مغربی | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Balochistan |
| Division | Rakshan |
| Established | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Headquarters | Nok Kundi |
| Government | |
| • Type | District Administration |
| • Deputy Commissioner | N/A |
| • District Health Officer | N/A |
| Area | |
• Total | 37,073 km2 (14,314 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 117,026 |
| • Density | 3/km2 (7.8/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Main language(s) | Balochi,Brahui language, Urdu & English |
| Literacy | |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Western Chagai District (ur: ضلع چاغی مغربی) is an administrative district in Balochistan which includes Taftan, Nokundi (as a capital) and Mashkhel (formerly part of Washuk District) tehsils. It was formed by Government of Balochistan vide official notification dated 28-10-2026.
Administration
As per the Govt notification following changes were made for creation of Western Chagai District.
| Name of District | Name of Sub-Division | Name of Tehsil/sub Tehsil |
|---|---|---|
| Western Chagai with Headquarter at Nokundi | Taftan, Maskhel | Taftan, Maskhel & Nokundi |
See Also
References
- ↑ 2023 Census report, p. 1.
- ↑
- ↑ F, B. "DAILY QUDRAT".
- ↑ SIXTY, PK. "Balochistan splits Chagai, makes Nokundi headquarters of new district".
- ↑ "BALOCHISTAN TV".