Baghbana Tehsil
Baghbana Tehsil
تحصیل باغبانہ تحصیل باغبانہ | |
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Baghbana Tehsil Baghbana Tehsil | |
| Coordinates: 28°00′54″N 66°36′01″E / 28.01500°N 66.60028°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Balochistan |
| District | Khuzdar District |
| Headquarter | Baghbana |
| Elevation | 1,369 m (4,491 ft) |
| Population (2023)[1] | |
• Total | 19,325 |
| Literacy | |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Main language | Balochi and Brahui |
Baghbana Tehsil (Urdu: تحصیل باغبانہ) is an administrative subdivision (tehsil) of Khuzdar District in the Kalat Division of Balochistan.[2] The tehsil is centred around the valley of Baghbana, a fertile region located north of the city of Khuzdar.
Baghbana, located near Khuzdar along the N-25 National Highway (N-25), is among the areas most affected by road traffic accidents in the district. Between October 2019 and December 2022, the Khuzdar–Baghbana stretch recorded 4,825 accidents, resulting in 7,133 injuries and 195 deaths, placing Baghbana among the localities with the highest number of injuries and fatalities in the province.[3]
Geography
Baghbana is situated in the central part of the Jhalawan region of Balochistan, near Khuzdar. The area lies within a high-altitude valley at an average elevation of approximately approximately 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) above sea level and is surrounded by the Kirthar and the Brahui Mountains.
Compared to the surrounding arid terrain, the locality is relatively fertile, supported by seasonal streams and traditional karez irrigation systems.[4]
History
Londo Mound is an archaeological site located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of Khuzdar along the N-25, believed to represent the remains of a large ancient settlement near a historic trade route. Excavated materials, including pottery, bricks, animal figurines, jewellery and other artefacts—often decorated in red, black and occasionally green with motifs such as bulls, fish, birds and geometric patterns—suggest the presence of a fortified urban centre.[5]
Demographics
According to the 2023 Population and Housing Census of Pakistan, the majority of the population in Baghbana belongs to the Brahui and Baloch tribes. The principal language spoken is Brahui, with Balochi also widely used.
Administration
The tehsil is administered as part of the Khuzdar District and is divided into several Union Councils. These include:[6]
- Baghbana (Urban/Rural)
- Bajori
- (Other local administrative units)
Economy
The economy of Baghbana is predominantly agricultural. Due to its fertile soil, it is a significant producer of wheat, barley, and various fruits. Livestock herding, particularly sheep and goats, is a traditional mainstay for the rural inhabitants. The tehsil also benefits from its proximity to the N-25 (RCD Highway), which connects it to Quetta and Karachi.[7]
References
- ^ "Khuzdar Tehsil and Baghbana Codes". Retrieved 20 February 2026.
- ^ "List of Administrative Districts 2023" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ Ahmed, Zubair; Naqvi, Shabbar; Khuhro, Mansoor Ahmed; Ahmed, Naseer; Khan, Afrasiyab (1 December 2024). "A Comparison of Different Defuzzification Methods on Road Traffic Accidents of Data of Khuzdar Region of Balochistan Province of Pakistan". Pakistan Journal of Engineering, Technology and Science. 12 (2): 1–13. doi:10.22555/pjets.v12i2.1127. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
- ^ "History of District Khuzdar". High Court of Balochistan. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ Baloch, Ghulam Farooq; Naseer, Shakir; Razaq, Waheed (2015). "Archaeological Survey in Jhalawan (Khuzdar) Balochistan: A Preliminary Note". Ancient Pakistan. Research Bulletin of the Department of Archaeology. XXVI. Peshawar: University of Peshawar: 117–128. ISSN 0066-1600.
- ^ "Delimitation of Constituencies: Khuzdar District". Election Commission of Pakistan. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ "District Profile Khuzdar" (PDF). Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA). Retrieved 21 January 2026.