District Headquarters
Barkhan
Date of Notification 31/12/1991
Area 3,411(sq.km)
Major Ethnic Groups Khetran.
Major Languages Khetrani.
Climate Moderate.
Major Crops Wheat, Jowar, Fruits, Moong, Mash, Fodder, Barley, Vegetable
Economy
The
economy of the district is based on agriculture. Livestock sector is the second
important sector followed by informal sector and Government services.
Important Minerals Coal.
Important Places Barkhan, Rakhni, and Rarkan.
Energy (sources) The major sources of energy are electricity, LPG, wood and Kerosene oil. Electricity and Kerosene oil are mostly used for lighting, LPG and wood for cooking purposes.
Major Industries No industry worth mentioning exists in the district.
Communication Metalled 16 km
Shingle 193 km
Railway Nil.
Airport Nil.