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Sibi (سِبّی; ;) is a city situated in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. The city is the headquarters of the district and tehsil of the same name.

Etymology
The origin of the town's name is attributed to Rani Sewi, a Hindu lady of the Sewa Dynasty who ruled Balochistan before the 7th century.

History
Sibi is a district in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. The main mountain ranges are Zen, Bambore and Dungan. The climatic and topography of Sibi District is quite varied compared to other districts of Balochistan. It is also known as the "Hot spot" of Pakistan where the temperatures in the summer exceed far above normal 52.6 °C (126.7 °F). The district has two tehsils, Sibi and Lehri, which are further organized into sub-tehsils.

Sibi is connected to Quetta via the Bolan Pass.

Bolan Pass depicted on a 1910 advertisement card for Liebig Meat Extract Company

History

Until the end of the 15th century the district had been a dependency of Multan and had been part of Ghaznavid Empire ruled by petty chief named Nasiruddin Kubacha. Around 1500 it was taken by Shah Beg of the Arghun Dynasty from Samma Dynasty of Sultan of Sindh and so came under the control of Kandahar. However, during the period of Mughal rule the territory was once again ruled from Multan.

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In 1714, the territory was conquered by the Kalhoras Amirs of Sindh, but they were then displaced by the Durranis. During the short rule of the Durranis the local administrators were nominated from the Barozai sub clan of the Panni Tribe.

In the 19th century it fell under Marris and Bugtis hand. To finish rebellion in the area as raised by Marri & Bugti tribes, the British signed the treaty with Khan of Kalat in late 19th century where under the Sibi, Shalkot and Chagai territory was leased out to British India.

The District of Sibi was established in 1903 during British Rule its area was larger than the current district and lay between 27°55' and 30°38'N and 67°17' and 69°50'E lying south of Loralai District, north of the Upper Sind Frontier District, west of Dera Ghazi Khan District and east of Kachhi, Bolan Pass and Quetta- Pishin. The total area of the district was 11,281 square miles (29,220 km2), but this included Marri Bugti county (7,129 square miles) which was not directly administered by the British, leaving 4,152 square miles (10,750 km2) that was directly administered by the British.

The District of Sibi was established in 1903 during British Rule its area was larger than the current district and lay between 27°55' and 30°38'N and 67°17' and 69°50'E lying south of Loralai District, north of the Upper Sind Frontier District, west of Dera Ghazi Khan District and east of Kachhi, Bolan Pass and Quetta- Pishin. The total area of the district was 11,281 square miles (29,220 km2), but this included Marri Bugti county (7,129 square miles) which was not directly administered by the British, leaving 4,152 square miles (10,750 km2) that was directly administered by the British.

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In 1974 the district was subdivided to create Naseerabad and Kohlu districts, in 1983 Dera Bugti District, and in 1986 Ziarat District. Until 2000 and after 2000, Tehsil Harnai of Sibi District became a new District named Harnai District. Presently Sibi District comprises of two Tehsils i.e. Sibi & Lehri.

Demography
According to 2017 census, Sibi division had a population of 963,941, which includes 506,028 males and 457,852 females. Sibi division constitutes 5,953 Hindus, 956,124 Muslims,1,456 Christians followed by 289 scheduled castes and 119 others.

Languages
Languages of Sibi district (2017)

Balochi (30.5%)

Sindhi (30.3%)

Saraiki (17.9%)

Pashto (7.53%)

Brahui (3.39%)

Punjabi (2.27%)

Urdu (1.73%)

Others (0.26%)

At the time of the 2017 census, 38.18% of the population spoke Balochi, 25.33% Sindhi, 17.82% Saraiki, 11.02% Pashto, 3.39% Brahui, 2.27% Punjabi and 1.73% Urdu as their first language.

Festivals
The famous Sibi Mela first held in January 1885 a market for Livestock trade with passage of time adopted as cultural show, tent pegging, departmental exhibitions, musical show and sports festivals.

Sibi Mela is celebrated every February

Establish
The District of Sibi was established in 1903 during British Rule its area was larger than the current district and lay between 27°55' and 30°38'N and 67°17' and 69°50'E lying south of Loralai District, north of the Upper Sind Frontier District, west of Dera Ghazi Khan District and east of Kachhi, Bolan Pass and Quetta- Pishin. The total area of the district was 11,281 square miles (29,220 km2), but this included Marri Bugti county (7,129 square miles) which not directly administered by the British, leaving 4,152 square miles (10,750 km2) that were directly administered by the British [8] The population according to the 1901 census of India was 74,555 or 18 persons per square mile, the district contained four tehsils these were:

Tahsil	Area (sq mi)	Population

Kohlu	362	1,743

Sibi	1,343	20,526

Shahrig	1,595	16,573

Naseerabad	852	33,713

Total	4,152	74,555

In 1974 the district was subdivided to create Naseerabad and Kohlu districts, in 1983 Dera Bugti District, and in 1986 Ziarat District. Until 2000, except for Naseerabad, these new districts were part of Sibi Division of Pakistan. In 2000 the third-tier "divisions" structure of government was dissolved. Two further new districts were cleaved out of its territory: Harnai in 2007 and Lehri in 2013. Lehri was reannexed into Sibi in 2018.

Transport
Sibi is on the western edge of Pakistan and is well connected with the country by a wide network of roads, railways and airways.

Railways

Sibi Railway Station is a junction railway station. The railway track was lined in 1890s during the British era to link Sibi with rest of the country.

Population
The population development of Sibi as well as related information and services (Wikipedia, Google, images).

Name	Status	Population

Census

1972-09-16	Population

Census

1981-03-01	Population

Census

1998-03-01	Population

Census

2017-03-15	Population

Census

2023-03-01

Sibi (incl. Lehri Tehsil)	District	82,916	94,729	136,322	179,751	224,148

Sibi (incl. Lehri Tehsil)

224,148 Population [2023] – Census

7,121 km² Area

31.48/km² Population Density [2023]

3.8% Annual Population Change [2017 → 2023]

Sibi District: district of Balochistan, Pakistan

Pakistan	Republic	65,309,340	84,253,644	132,352,279	207,684,626	241,499,431

Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Census: Demobase Pakistan.

Explanation: The Pakistani-administered parts of Kashmir are not tabulated.

Further information about the population structure:urther information about the population structure:

Males

Females

Other

47.3%

52.7%

Gender	Persons

Males	94,723

Females	85,009

Transgender	19

Gender (C 2017)

Males	94,723

Females	85,009

Transgender	19

0-14 years

15-64 years

65+ years

42.5%

54.3%

Age Groups	Persons

0-14 years	76,419

15-64 years	97,613

65+ years	5,719

Age Groups (C 2017)

0-14 years	76,419

15-64 years	97,613

65+ years	5,719

0-9 years

10-19 years

20-29 years

30-39 years

40-49 years

50-59 years

60-69 years

70+ years

Rural

Urban

36%

64%

Urbanization	Persons

Rural	115,077

Urban	64,674

Urbanization (C 2017)

Rural	yes

no

46%

54%

Literacy (A10+)	Persons

yes	56,786

no	66,754

Literacy (A10+) (C 2017)

yes	56,786

no	66,75

Climate
Sibi has globally recorded high temperatures, especially in the month of June with an average of 52 °C in the afternoon. Precipitation is light and mainly falls in two distinct periods: early spring in March and April, and during monsoon season in July and August.