Ziarat District

There is growing interest in Ziarat District, either because of its impact on society or because of its relevance in the scientific field. For decades, Ziarat District has captured the attention of academics, professionals and the general public due to its importance in various aspects of daily life. In this article we will explore different facets of Ziarat District, from its origin and evolution to its influence today. We will analyze how Ziarat District has shaped the world we live in and what perspectives open up around this topic. In addition, we will examine the ethical and moral implications that Ziarat District can raise, without neglecting the advances that have been achieved in this field.

Ziarat District
ضلع زیارت
District
Top: Quaid-e-Azam Residency in Ziarat
Bottom: Ziarat valley
Map of Balochistan with Ziarat District highlighted
Map of Balochistan with Ziarat District highlighted
Country Pakistan
Province Balochistan
DivisionSibi
EstablishedJuly 1986
HeadquartersZiarat
Government
 • TypeDistrict Administration
 • Deputy CommissionerN/A
 • District Police OfficerN/A
 • District Health OfficerN/A
Area
 • Total3,301 km2 (1,275 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total160,095
 • Density48/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Number of Tehsils2
Websiteziarat

Ziarat (Urdu: ضلع زیارت) is a district in the north of Balochistan province of Pakistan. Ziarat town (situated at an altitude of about 2,400 meters) is the headquarters of the district, the sub-division, and also of the tehsil. The highest peak of Khalifat Hills, at an altitude of 11,400 feet (3,500 m), is located in Ziarat district.

Administration

Ziarat District was established in July 1986, previously being part of Sibi District. The district, with a population of 52855, is subdivided into two tehsils Ziarat and Sanjawi the latter is the most densely populated having a population of 32,456, while Ziarat Tehsil has a population of 18,000. The district contain a total of ten Union Councils.

Demography

At the time of the 2017 census the district had 28,624 households and a population of 160,095. Ziarat had a sex ratio of 948 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 45.36% - 58.84% for males and 31.43% for females. 3,392 (2.12%) lives in urban areas. 54,967 (34.33%) were under 10 years of age. 417 (0.26%) people in the district were from religious minorities. Pashto is the predominant language, spoken by 97.61% of the population.

Tourism

Ziarat has some of the oldest Juniper forests in the world. A tourist destination, the economy of the district also benefits from orchards of apples and cherries. The Ziarat district has the highest Human Development Index of all districts in the province. The first Governor-General of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, spent last days of his life in Ziarat Residency in Ziarat.

Notable people

References

  1. ^ a b PCO 1999, p. 13.
  2. ^ a b "District Wise Results / Tables (Census - 2017)". www.pbscensus.gov.pk. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
  3. ^ a b Tehsils & Unions in the District of Ziarat - Government of Pakistan Archived February 9, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Pakistan's Ziarat: An ancient juniper forest and its living fossils". BBC. 22 April 2018. Retrieved 11 November 2019.

Bibliography

  • 1998 District census report of Ziarat. Census publication. Vol. 19. Islamabad: Population Census Organization, Statistics Division, Government of Pakistan. 1999.

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