AWARAN    .... a glance

District Headquarters              Awaran

Date of Notification                  11th November 1992

Area                                         21,630 sq.km.

Major Ethnic Groups                A vast majority of the population is Baloch.

Major Languages                     Balochi is the most frequently spoken language followed by Brahvi.

Climate                                   Semi-arid with hot summer and mild winter.

                                                Economy                                 Agriculture is the major economic activity followed by livestock farming.

Important Minerals                  No mineral activity has been reported in Awaran.

Important Places                     Awaran, Mashkai, and Jhal Jhao.

                                                Energy (sources)                      Mainly fuel wood is used for cooking and heating while kerosene lamps are the major source of light.

Major Industries                      There is no major industry in the district.

Communication (1996)            Metalled Road                        0 km

                                                  Shingle Road               584 km

                                                  Railway                      None

                                                  Airport                          None