Fort Abbas Tehsil
In today's world, Fort Abbas Tehsil is an issue that has become increasingly relevant in the social, political and economic spheres. Its impact has been so significant that it has generated debates, conflicting opinions and mobilizations in different parts of the world. It is an issue that has generated concern and concern among the population, since its implications are far-reaching and can affect all aspects of daily life. In this article, we will delve into Fort Abbas Tehsil to understand its importance, its challenges, and the possible solutions that have been proposed to address this issue effectively.
Fort Abbas Tehsil
تحصِيل فورٹ عباس | |
|---|---|
 Location of Fort Abbas Tehsil in Punjab, Pakistan | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Region |  Punjab |
| District | Bahawalnagar |
| Headquarters | Fort Abbas |
| Area | |
• Tehsil | 2,536 km2 (979 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Tehsil | 510,253 |
| • Density | 201.2/km2 (521.1/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 134,065 (26.27%) |
| • Rural | 376,188 (73.73%) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Fort Abbas (Urdu: تحصِيل فورٹ عباس) is a tehsil located in Bahawalnagar District, Punjab, Pakistan.
History
The area currently encompassed by Fort Abbas Tehsil was a thriving center of ancient Hakra civilization. A survey of the Cholistan region from 1947 to 1977 dated Hakra ceramics to 5000 BCE.[2]
Geography
Fort Abbas Tehsil has an area of 2,536 km2.[3]
Adjacent tehsils
- Yazman Tehsil, Bahawalpur District (west)
- Haroonabad Tehsil (northeast)
- Anupgarh, Gharsana, and Khajuwala Tehsils of India in the northeast, southeast and southwest, respectively
Demographics
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 64,749 | — |
| 1961 | 102,362 | +4.69% |
| 1972 | 136,060 | +2.62% |
| 1981 | 195,476 | +4.11% |
| 1998 | 285,596 | +2.26% |
| 2017 | 422,768 | +2.09% |
| 2023 | 510,253 | +3.18% |
| Sources:[4] | ||
As of the 2023 census, Fort Abbas Tehsil had a population of 510,253. According to the 2017 Census of Pakistan, there were 422,768 people living in Fort Abbas Tehsil in 67,121 households. Its population in 1998 was 285,596.[5]
References
- ^ "DISTRICT AND TEHSIL LEVEL POPULATION SUMMARY WITH REGION BREAKUP: PUNJAB" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. 2018-01-03. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-04-25. Retrieved 2018-04-24.
- ^ Khan, Sohail (2016-06-17). "Ancient Hakra forts victim of officials neglect". The Nation. Nawa-i-Waqt. Retrieved 2018-05-14.
- ^ "PLANNING REPORT BAHAWALNAGAR 2008" (PDF). Punjab Municipal Development Fund Company: Punjab Municipal Services Improvement Project (PMSIP). 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-05-02. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
- ^ "Population by administrative units 1951-1998" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
- ^ "PROVINCE WISE PROVISIONAL RESULTS OF CENSUS - 2017" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-11-07. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
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