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Zhob Division | |
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 Map of Zhob Division | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Balochistan |
| Capital | Zhob |
| Established | 1988 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Divisional Administration |
| • Commissioner | Tariq ur Rehman |
| • Regional Police Officer | N/A |
Zhob Division is an administrative division in Pakistan's Balochistan Province. It was created in 1988 from Quetta Division, but was abolished between 2000 and 2008 during Pervez Musharraf's military rule. It was recreated in 2008.
Loralai Division was carved out of Zhob Division in 2008 and consists of Barkhan, Loralai, Musakhail, and Duki districts.
Districts[edit]
Zhob Division is an administrative division of Balochistan Province, Pakistan. It was created in 1988 after being bifurcated from Quetta Division. It was abolished between 2000 and 2008 during the military rule of Pervez Musharraf, but was recreated in 2008. Loralai Division was carved out of Zhob Division in 2008.
Zhob Division currently consists of three districts:
- Zhob District: Zhob District is the largest district in Zhob Division, with a total area of 15,287 square kilometers. The population of the district is estimated to be 310,544 according to the 2017 census. The main town of the district is Zhob.
- Killa Saifullah District: Killa Saifullah District is the second largest district in Zhob Division, with a total area of 13,484 square kilometers. The population of the district is estimated to be 193,458 according to the 2017 census. The main town of the district is Killa Saifullah.
- Sherani District: Sherani District is the smallest district in Zhob Division, with a total area of 5,135 square kilometers. The population of the district is estimated to be 108,937 according to the 2017 census. The main town of the district is Sherani.
All three districts in Zhob Division are predominantly Pashtun-speaking. The main tribes in the division are the Mandokhail, Kakar, Sherani, and Harifal. The majority of the population is engaged in agriculture and livestock herding.
Zhob Division is a mountainous region with a harsh climate. The summers are hot and dry, while the winters are cold and snowy. The region is also prone to droughts and earthquakes. Despite the challenges, Zhob Division is a beautiful and culturally rich region. The people of the division are known for their hospitality and their traditional way of life.
Demographics[edit]
Zhob Division is an administrative division in Pakistan's Balochistan Province. It has a population of 613,939 people according to the 2017 census. The majority of the population is Pashtun-speaking, with the main tribes being the Mandokhail, Kakar, Sherani, and Harifal. The majority of the population is engaged in agriculture and livestock herding.
Zhob Division is a predominantly rural region, with only 14.87% of the population living in urban areas. The average household size in the division is 6.76.
Over half of the population of Zhob Division is illiterate. The illiteracy rate is higher among women (67.34%) than among men (47.62%). The primary education completion rate is 24.76%, and the secondary education completion rate is 10.31%. The higher secondary education completion rate is 5.29%, and the graduate completion rate is 2.16%.
About half of the population of Zhob Division is employed. The unemployment rate is higher among men (6.16%) than among women (4.12%). The majority of the employed population is engaged in agriculture (41.59%). Other major employment sectors include construction (11.67%), trade (10.87%), and manufacturing (7.98%).
Zhob Division is a developing region with a number of challenges, including poverty, illiteracy, and lack of access to basic services. The poverty rate in the division is 64.5%. The literacy rate is 42.52%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 58%. Only 56% of the population has access to improved sanitation facilities.
Religions in Zhob Division (2017)
EGDI Status of division of zhob[edit]
According to the 2017 census, Zhob division had a population of 1,541,929, which includes 827,581 males and 714,299 females. The division constitutes 850 Hindus, 1,537,680 Muslims, 2,749 Christians followed by 482 Ahmadi and 168 others.
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Category:Divisions of Balochistan