Gwadar - Government of Balochistan

DISTRICT AT A GLANCE Total Forest Area 7,511 ha
.Wild Life Mammals: Caracal (Felis caracal), Honey Badger (Melivoracapensis), Chinkara
(Gazellagazella), Ibex (Capra aegagrus), Urial (Ovisvigneicycloceros), Stripped
Major Facts
Hyena (Hyaenahyaena), Wolf (Canis lupus), Bengal Fox (Vulpesbengalensis),
District Status 1st July, 1977
Asiatic Jackal (Canisaureus), Cape Hare (Lepuscapensis), Porcupine
(Hystrixindica), Hedgehog etc.
Geographical Area 15,216 square kilometer (Census 1998)
Geographical Points 61°36'38"-65°14'19" East longitudes and 25°01'58"-25°49'3" North latitudes
Administrative Units There are total 4 Tehsils and 13 Union Councils (LG Balochistan)
Archaeological Sites Kalmat, Forts in Gwadar
Major Ethnic Groups Baloch tribes (Hoots, Gihckis, Kauhdas, Meers, Kalmati, Dashti and Rind)
Languages Balochi
Climate The climate of Gwadar is hot and humid. The highest rainfall of 227 millimeters
(8.9 in) in 24 hours was recorded on 6 June 2010.
Demography
District Population in 1998 185,498 Total, 99,436 Male, 86,062 Female (Census 1998)
Projected Population in 2010 264,168 Total
Population Annual Growth Rate 2.99% (Census 1998)
Household Size 5.5 (Census 1998)
Housing Units 33680 (Census 1998)
Law & Order 4 Police Stations, 1 Qazi Courts, No Jail (District Police Officer)
Productive Sector
Agriculture Ecological Zone Tropical
Land Area Used for Agriculture Current Fallow15,062 ha., Net Sown 2,880 ha., Arable Land17,942 ha., Culturable
Waste 32,277 ha., Potential Area 50,219 ha., (Agriculture Statistics, 2008-09)
Major Crops Rabi Crops: Lentil (Masoor) , Vegetables, Fodder.
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Kharif Crops: Fruits, Vegetables, Melons and Coriander.
Major Fruits Dates, Mangoes, Citrus, Banana, Guava, Loquat, Papaya, Coconut, Chickoo.
Total Livestock Population 125,173 (Livestock Census, 2006) and 140,326 (Projected 2010)
Veterinary Institutions 3 Veterinary Hospitals, 9 Veterinary Dispensaries, 1 Slaughter House, 1 Government
Dairy Farm, 2 Government Poultry Farms
Major Diseases in Animals Lung-Worm-Infestation, Wire-Worm-Infestation, Liver Fluke, Mange/Mites, Ticks,
Systematic, Metabolic, Contagious, Non-Contagious
Fisherman Population 49,971
Number of Fishing Craft 6,378
Annual Fish Catch 120,216 Metric Tons
Annual Revenue 97.4 Million
Annual Local Consumption Data not found.
Birds: The typical terrestrial bird groups found in the district are Wheatears, Common
Babblers, Larks, Sand Grouses, Partridges, the Houbara Bustard, Shrikes, Buntings, Beeeaters,
Hoopoes, as Pigeons and Doves, Brown-headed Raven, Owls and birds of prey
(Eagles, Vultures, Hawks, Buzzards, Falcons) etc. The major birds found along coast line,
lagoons and estuaries are Seagulls, Terns, Pelicans, Flamingos, Herons, Egrets, Plovers,
Lapwings, Stints, Sandpipers, Godwits, Shanks, Coots, Curlews, King Fishers,
Osprey, etc.
Reptiles: The coastal areas are refuge of Green and Olive Ridley Turtles. Previously Marsh
Crocodiles were found in the rivers but now a days they are rare. Spiny-tail Lizard, Black
Rock Agama and Monitor Lizard are common Lizards found in the district. Among
Snakes the Common Krait, two Cobras (the Common Cobra and the Brown or Oxus
Cobra) and Vipers like Saw-scaled Sand Viper (Echinatuscarinatussochurecki) and
Horned Viper (Pseudocerastuspersicus) commonly found in the district.
Major Mineral Deposits Lime Stone, Bajri Sand, Ordinary Stone, Rock Salt and Sulphur
Major Mineral Production Data is not available
Major Roads Metalled/ Black Topped 279 Km, Shingle 934 Km
Tele-density 3759 Telephone Line Connections (2009)
Courier Services 10 Post Offices, 30 Post Boxes
Banks 19 Public Banks
Social Sector
Drinking Water Sources 73% Improved, 27% Un-improved (MICS 2010)
Sanitation Facilities 81% Improved, 19% Un-improved (MICS 2010)
Health Facilities 1 Hospital (Public Sector), 3 RHCs, 23 BHUs, 15 CDs, 3 MCH Centers, 1 TB Clinic,
Health Facilities Staff 21 Doctors , 131 Para-medical Staff
Antenatal Care (ANC) 44% (MICS 2010)
Skilled Birth Attendant (SBA) 17% (MICS 2010)
Deliveries at Home 80% (PSLM 2008-09)
Major Priority Diseases Respiratory, Gastro Intestinal, Malaria, Meningitis, Fever
Special Health Programs
/ Initiatives Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), TB Control Program, Malaria Control
Program, Hepatitis Prevention and Control Program, AIDS Control Program,
National Program for Family Planning & Primary Health Care, MNCH Program
Reporting and Surveillance
Systems HMIS and DHIS, LHW-MIS, Disease Early Warning System (DEWS)
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