District Headquarters Sibi
Date of Registration 1903
Area (Sq Km) 7,796
Major Ethnic Groups Pathans, Jamoot, Baluch.
Major Languages Pashto, Sindhi, Baluchi.
Climate Arid with hot summer and mild winter
Main Crops Wheat, Rice, Fruits, Vegetables, Fodder
Economy Farm sector (including agriculture livestock), off-farm paid employment, and business sector are mainstay of the district’s economy, with farm sector being the single largest commodity producing sector.
Important Minerals Coal
Important Places Fort Mir Chakar Khan, Nari Gauge, Jirga Hall
Energy (sources) Rural Areas: Firewood for cooking, electricity and Kerosene for lighting.Urban Areas Gas/Kerosene /firewood for cooking, and electricity /gas /kerosene for lighting.
Major Industries Coal mining, Flour milling.
Shingle 478.82 Km
Railway 285 Km
Airport * 1
*Not in regular use.