Nal Tehsil

Nal
نال / نال
Tehsil of Khuzdar District
Evening view of date palm trees in Nal, Balochistan
Evening view of date palm trees in Nal, Balochistan
Nal is located in Balochistan, Pakistan
Nal
Nal
Nal is located in Pakistan
Nal
Nal
Coordinates: 27°41′N 66°11′E / 27.683°N 66.183°E / 27.683; 66.183
Country Pakistan
ProvinceBalochistan
DistrictKhuzdar District
HeadquartersNal
Area
1,791 km2 (692 sq mi)
Elevation
1,178 m (3,865 ft)
Population
 (2023)[1]
103,631
 • Density57.86/km2 (149.9/sq mi)
 • Urban
48,481 (46.78%)
 • Rural
55,150 (53.22%)
Literacy
 • Literacy rate47.26%[2]
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Area code+92848
Main languagesBalochi (87,685), Brahui (15,560)[3]

Nal, also spelled Naal (Brahui: نال; Balochi: نال, pronounced [nɑːl]) is a tehsil of Khuzdar District in Balochistan, Pakistan.[1] The tehsil covers an area of 1,791 square kilometres and comprises mountainous and arid terrain at an elevation of 1,178 metres. It is one of ten administrative subdivisions of Khuzdar District, alongside Aranji, Gresha, Karakh, Khuzdar, Moola, Ornach, Saroona, Wadh, and Zehri.[1] The tehsil headquarters is the town of Nal. According to the 2023 national census, the tehsil has a population of 103,631.

The area around Nal town is of archaeological significance. The nearby site of Sohr Damb (also known as Red Mound) is associated with the Amri-Nal culture, which flourished between approximately 3800 and 2300 BCE, and has been the subject of multiple excavation campaigns.[4]

Geography

Nal Tehsil is located east of Khuzdar Tehsil, northeast of Wadh Tehsil, and bordered by Gresha Tehsil to the west and Ornach Tehsil to the south. It also shares boundaries with Surab District to the south and Kalat District to the north. The Nal and Kalachi rivers are the main waterways within the tehsil area.[citation needed]

History

The area now comprising Nal Tehsil formed part of the historic district of Khuzdar, which was separated from Kalat District and established as an independent district on 1 March 1974.[5]

The archaeological site of Sohr Damb, situated near Nal town, dates to between 3800 and 2000 BCE and is associated with the Amri-Nal culture, one of the pre-Indus Valley civilisations of the region. Excavations were conducted at the site by Harold Hargreaves in 1924 and in subsequent campaigns.[6][better source needed]

Climate

Nal Tehsil has an arid climate characterised by two distinct seasons. Summers are hot and dry, with temperatures reaching approximately 40°C. Winters are milder but can be cold owing to the area's elevation, with nighttime temperatures sometimes falling below freezing. Precipitation is low throughout the year.[7]

Demographics

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
198160,458—    
199880,221+1.68%
201785,249+0.32%
2023103,631+3.31%
Sources: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics[8]

According to the 2023 national census, Nal Tehsil has a total population of 103,631, of whom 55,150 are rural residents and 48,481 are urban residents. The urban population is concentrated primarily in the town of Nal, which serves as the tehsil headquarters.[1] The tehsil encompasses 15,283 households in total, with 9,116 in rural areas and 6,167 in urban areas.[9]

Languages

According to the 2023 census, Balochi is the first language of 87,685 residents and Brahui of 15,560 residents, making Nal Tehsil one of the Balochi-majority tehsils within Khuzdar District.[3]

Economy

The principal economic activities in the tehsil are livestock rearing, agriculture, and mining. Agricultural produce includes dates, fruits, and vegetables. The district of Khuzdar is rich in mineral resources including barite, chromite, granite, marble, and iron ore.[10]

Education

The literacy rate in Nal Tehsil stands at 47.26% based on the 2023 census, comprising a male literacy rate of 53.94% and a female literacy rate of 39.73%.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Table 1: Area, Population by Sex, Sex Ratio, Population Density, Urban Population, Household Size and Annual Growth Rate, Balochistan" (PDF). pbs.gov.pk. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Table 12: Population (10 years and above) by Literacy Rate, Enrolment and Out of School Population by Sex and Rural/Urban, Census 2023" (PDF). pbs.gov.pk. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Table 11: Population by Mother Tongue, Gender, and Rural/Urban Residence, Census 2023" (PDF). pbs.gov.pk. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  4. ^ "District Profile: Khuzdar". ppaf.org.pk. Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
  5. ^ "History of Khuzdar District". bhc.gov.pk. Balochistan High Court. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
  6. ^ "Nal, Balochistan". en.wikipedia.org. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
  7. ^ "District Profile Khuzdar" (PDF). smeda.org. Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA). Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  8. ^ "Table 4: Area and Population of Administrative Units by Rural/Urban: 1951–1998 Censuses" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  9. ^ "Table 24: Housing Characteristics, Facilities of Toilet and Washroom Used by Households, Rural/Urban, Census 2023" (PDF). pbs.gov.pk. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  10. ^ "Balochistan – Khuzdar". pakistanalmanac.com. Pakistan Almanac. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
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