BARKHAN       .... a glance

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.