District Headquarters Ziarat
Date of Notification 1st July 1986
Area 1,489 sq. km.
Major Ethnic Groups
Tribes:
Pathan (Kakar, Ghilzai, Bruhi, Syeds)
Major Languages Pashto
Climate Mild in Summer. Freezing cold in Winter
Economy Agriculture & Livestock: private/public sector jobs; and trading are major sources of income and employment.
Important Minerals None.
Important Places Residency, Shrine of Baba Kharwari, Zizri valley, Prospect point, Mana valley, Sandeman Tangi & Karvi Kach.
Energy (sources) Mainly fuel wood and gas cylinders are used for cooking and heating while electricity and kerosene lamps are the major sources of light.
Major Industries None.
Communication (1996) Metalled Road 72.5 km
Shingle Road 225.1 km
Railway None
Airport None