KHARAN    .... a glance

District Headquarters            Kharan            

Date of Notification               15/03/1952

Area (km)                               48,051 Km                                         

Major Ethnic Groups            Baloch and Brahvi.

                                                Tribes                                     Nausherwani, Rakhshani, Muhammad Hasni Perakzai, Siapad, Kubdani, Mulazai.

                                                Languages                             Balochi 70%, Brahvi 20%, Punjabi, Pashtoo and others 10%.

                                                Climate                                   The climate is dry and hot. Dust storms are experienced throughout the year. In summer days are hot but nights are cool, while winter is cold.

Major Crops                           Wheat, Rice, Fruits, Vegetable, Fodder, Jowar, Onion  

                                                Economy                                 Agriculture is the main economic activity, wherein 79 % population is engaged while 21 % is engaged in livestock, government service and trade.

                                                Important Minerals                    Manganese, Antimony, Chromites.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Important Places                   Fort of Kharan, Gabar Dam, Louce & Garuck (Picnic Spot).  

                                                Energy                                    The major sources of energy are wood/bush, kerosene oil, electricity and LPG. Dung cake is also used in rural areas for cooking purposes.

                                                Major Industries                   There is no industry worth mentioning except for some small units for making baskets, mats, carpet and rugs.

Communication                      Metal (km)                 103

                                                Shingle (km)                 1368

                                                Railway                        ---

                                                Airport                         1

There is a private airport owned by Sheikh Khalifa-Bin-Zayed at Shemsi, UAE.