Nal, also spelled Naal (; , ) is an administrative subdivision (
Tehsil
A tehsil (, also known as tahsil, taluk, or taluka () is a local unit of administrative division in India and Pakistan. It is a subdistrict of the area within a Zila (country subdivision), district including the designated populated place that ser ...
) of
Khuzdar District in
Balochistan, Pakistan.
The tehsil covers an area of 1,791 square kilometres, Nal is predominantly defined by mountainous and
arid terrain. It is one of ten administrative units, comprising tehsils and sub-tehsils, alongside
Aranji,
Gresha,
Karakh,
Khuzdar,
Moola,
Ornach,
Saroona,
Wadh, and
Zehri.
Geographically, the tehsil is located east of Khuzdar Tehsil, northeast of Wadh Tehsil, and bordered by the tehsils Gresha to the west and Ornach to the south. It also shares boundaries with
Surab District to the south and
Kalat District to the north.
Climate
The tehsil experiences a typical arid climate, marked by two distinct seasons: summer and winter. Summers are intensely hot and dry, with temperatures often rising to around 40°C. Winters, while generally milder, can become cold due to the area's elevation, with nighttime temperatures frequently falling below freezing. Overall, precipitation is low throughout the year.
Population
According to the 2023 national census, Nal Tehsil has a total population of 103,631, comprising 55,150 rural and 48,481 urban residents. The urban population is primarily concentrated in the town of
Nal, which functions as the tehsil headquarters.
In total, the tehsil encompasses 15,283 households, with 9,116 in rural areas and 6,167 in urban areas.
Education
The
literacy rate
Literacy is the ability to read and write, while illiteracy refers to an inability to read and write. Some researchers suggest that the study of "literacy" as a concept can be divided into two periods: the period before 1950, when literacy was ...
in Nal tehsil stands at 47.26%, reflecting ongoing challenges in access to education. This includes a male literacy rate of 53.94% and a significantly lower female literacy rate of 39.73%, indicating a persistent gender gap in educational attainment.
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References
Populated places in Khuzdar District
Tehsils of Khuzdar District
Khuzdar District
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