Bhag
Bhag
بھاگ | |
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Balochistan |
| Division | Naseerabad Division |
| District | Kacchi District |
| Tehsil | Bhag Tehsil |
| Government | |
| • Assistant Commissioner | Hafiz Muhammad Tariq |
| Population (2023 census) | |
| • Total | 18,634 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Bhag (Urdu: بھاگ) is a city located within Kachhi District of Balochistan Province of Pakistan. It is the largest city of the district and sits at an altitude of 90 meters (298 feet).[1]
Prior to 2013, Bhag Tehsil was located within Kachhi District before being split off to become part of Lehri District (along with Lehri Tehsil) within Sibi Division, which (Lehri district) was later absorbed into Sibi District in 2018.
Also, Bolan and Kachhi are used interchangeably
- Baloch tribes: Chhalgari, Rind, Mastoi, Mugheri, Lund, Babbar, Gola, Jatoi.
- Sindhi tribes: Attar, Hanbhi, Kalwar, Abro, Airy, Machhi, Sheikh, Bohar, Pahore, Joya and Soomro.
- Birahvi tribes: Lehri, Bangulzai, Babbar and Shahwani (which are the least populated).
- Rajput tribes: Bhatti
A minority of residents are Hindus, serving primarily as traders and playing a vital role in business.[2] The eponymous Bhagnari community, now mostly located in Mumbai, originated in Bhag.
The tehsil comprises one municipal committee and four union councils. The municipal committee is Bhag, and the union councils are: Naushehra, Jalal Khan, Chhalgari, and Mehram.
Demographics
[edit]The population of city in 1972 was 7,500 but according to the 2023 Census of Pakistan, the population has risen to 18,634.[3]
| Census | Population |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 7,500 |
| 1981 | 8,589 |
| 1998 | 12,181 |
| 2017 | 16,600 |
| 2023 | 18,634 |
References
[edit]26°04′N 69°03′E / 26.067°N 69.050°E
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