Tump District
Tump District
ضلع تمپ | |
|---|---|
Map of Balochistan with Tump District highlighted | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Balochistan |
| Division | Makran |
| Established | 24 February 2026 notified |
| Founded by | Balochistan Government |
| Headquarters | Tump |
| Government | |
| • Type | District Administration |
| • District Police Officer | N/A |
| • District Health Officer | N/A |
| Area | |
• Total | 17,571 km2 (6,784 sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST |
| Number of Tehsils | 2 |
Tump, was established a separate district in the Balochistan province of Pakistan.[1]
In 24 February 2026, Notification released.
But on 09 March 2026 officially established it after bifurcation from Kech District. Tump's headquarters is at Tump city.[2] Tump, previously part of the Turbat/Kech District, is located near the Iran-Pakistan border.
The historical name of Tump was Shahi Tump. In the local context and in English linguistic interpretation, the word “tump” refers to a small hill, mound, or raised piece of land (tumulus). Therefore, the term Shahi Tump can be understood to mean “Royal Hill” or “Royal Mound.”[3]
Administration
The newly established Tump District is comprising:
Tump Sub Division
Mand Sub Division
References
- ^ Salamat, Sajid (2026-03-09). "CM Bugti announces establishment of Tump district to boost governance". Daily Times. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
- ^ "Notification Issued for Creation of New Tump District". https://www.dailyindependent.com.pk. 2026-03-09. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ "Balochistan Government Announces Major Officer Transfers and Appointments". https://www.dailyindependent.com.pk. 2026-03-09. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
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