History of District

The district of Khuzdar is located in the centre of Balochistan. Khuzdar is the capital of Khuzdar District. The area was originally part of Kalat District until Khuzdar was established on the 1st of March, 1974. The area was originally part of Kalat District until Khuzdar was established on 1 March 1974. Khuzdar is at the apex of a narrow valley at an elevation of 1,237 m (4.000 feet).

The city of Khuzdar is situated on National Highway linking Balochistan's capital city, Quetta at a distance of about 300 km to Sind's capital city, Karachi at a distance of 300km. The former college, now university is constructed on the foot-hills and is spread over an area of 200 acres (0.81 km2).

During the Arab rule this region formed the province of Turan and Khuzdar was the capital. It was an important cantonment and was the headquarters of the Arab General Commanding the Indian frontier. Later Khuzdar became a part of the Kalat State. It was the scene of a battle between the people of Jhalawan and the Khan of Kalat in 1869. The Khan of Kalat Mir Khuda Khan was victorious and built here a fort of painted pottery. Close to the town are the ruins of an old fort built by the Arabs. Khuzdar is the capital of Khuzdar district. It is a district and divisional headquarters town in Balochistan.

Previously party of the Kalat district, Khuzdar was upgraded as a separate district on the 1stof March 1974. The district is subdivided into three tehsils: Khuzdar, Naal and Wadh.

It is at the apex of a narrow valley at an elevation of 1,237 m (4.000 feet). Over 99% of the people of the area are Muslims. The population of Khuzdar district is estimated to be over 525,000 in 2005. Over 95% of the districts population speaks the Brahui language.