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Chiltan Tehsil
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Chiltan Tehsil
تحصیل چلتن | |
|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Balochistan |
| District | Quetta District |
| Division | Quetta Division |
| Headquarters | Quetta |
| Population (2023)[1] | |
• Total | 1,565,546 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Chiltan Tehsil, also Chiltan Town, (Pashto: چلتن تحصیل, Urdu: چلتن تحصیل) is an administrative subdivision (tehsil) of Quetta District, located in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. It is one of the two main tehsils that make up the Quetta District, the other being Zarghoon Tehsil.[2]
Geography
[edit]Chiltan Tehsil is named after the **Chiltan** mountain range, which includes the famous Koh-i-Chiltan peak. The tehsil covers the southwestern and western portions of the Quetta Valley. It is home to the Hazarganji Chiltan National Park, a protected area established to preserve the Chiltan ibex.[3]
Demographics
[edit]According to the 7th Population and Housing Census of 2023, Chiltan Tehsil has a population of 1,565,546, making it the most populous tehsil in the Quetta District. The population is highly diverse, consisting of Pashtuns, Baloch, Hazaras, and Brahuis.[1]
Administration
[edit]The tehsil is administered as part of the Quetta City District. It is divided into numerous Union Councils (UCs), which manage local urban and semi-urban affairs. The tehsil headquarters are located within the city of Quetta.[4]
Economy
[edit]The economy of Chiltan Tehsil is driven by commerce, transportation, and small-scale agriculture. Due to its proximity to the border and the regional capital, it serves as a major trade hub. The area is also known for its limestone quarries and fruit orchards in the outlying areas.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "7th Population and Housing Census - 2023: Balochistan Provincial Report" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ "District Development - Quetta". National Disaster Management Authority. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ "History of District Quetta". High Court of Balochistan. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ "Balochistan-Quetta Administrative Divisions". Pakistan Almanac. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
