Chaghi District (; ), also known as Chaghi District, is the largest

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of Pakistan by area, located in the northwestern corner of the Balochistan province of

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.Tehsils & Unions in the District of Chaghi - Government of Pakistan
/ref> District shares the border with two countries:

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and

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Demographics

Population

As of the 2023 census, Chagai district has 38,213 households and a population of 269,192. The district has a sex ratio of 108.24 males to 100 females and a literacy rate of 33.15%: 41.90% for males and 23.57% for females. 101,423 (37.76% of the surveyed population) are under 10 years of age. 20,054 (7.45%) live in urban areas.

Religion

In 2023, Islam was the most followed religion with 99.3% followers. Christians and Hindus are the largest minorities and have roughly equal population.

Language

At the time of the 2023 census, 73.77% of the population spoke Balochi, 16.79% Brahui and 8.93%

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as their first language.

Administration

Chagai District is administratively subdivided into the following Tehsils and union councils:

Education

According to Pakistan District Education Rankings, a report by Alif Ailaan, Chaghai is ranked at number 91 nationally, with an education score of 52.06. The learning score is 55.58 and gender parity is 60.11. The national rank according to readiness is 91, with a readiness score of 55.58 and gender parity of 60.11. The school infrastructure rank of District Chaghai is 114 nationally, with a severe shortage of electricity with a score of 4.55 and building condition score of 12.27. Lack of schools for girls is the main issue of the region.

Notable People

* Sadiq Sanjrani former chairman Senate of Pakistan. * Mir Amanullah Notezai former member of

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. * Mir Muhammad Arif Mohammad Hassani former provincial minister of Balochistan for communication and work. * Sardar Muhammad Umar Gorgaij former member of

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and currently serving as member of

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. * Sardar Fateh Mohammad Hassani member of

References

Bibliography

External links

Chagai District Development Profile 2011

Chagai District
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www.balochistan.gov.pk

District Chagai - Balochistan Police
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