Bhag
Bhag
بھاگ | |
|---|---|
 Interactive map of Bhag | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Balochistan |
| Division | Naseerabad Division |
| District | Kacchi District |
| Tehsil | Bhag Tehsil |
| Government | |
| • Assistant Commissioner | Hafiz Muhammad Tariq |
| Population (2023 census) | |
• Total | 18,634 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Bhag (Urdu: بھاگ) is a city located within Kachhi District of Balochistan Province of Pakistan. Bhag is famously known as Bhag Nari (Urdu: بھاگ ناڑی) too. This is due to its location near the bank of The Nari River[1] in the Kachhi plains.[2] Bhag Nari[3] is the largest city town of the district and sits at an altitude of 90 meters (298 feet).[4]
Prior to 2013, Bhag Tehsil was located within Kachhi District before being split off to become part of Lehri District (along with Lehri Tehsil) within Sibi Division, which (Lehri district) was later absorbed into Sibi District in 2018.
Also, Bolan and Kachhi are used interchangeably
The famous personalities
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Arbab Wali Muhammad Aeri
Arbab Qadir Bakhsh Aeri
Meer Abdul Jabbar Aeri
Arshad Jamali Baloch
A minority of residents are Hindus, serving primarily as traders and playing a vital role in business.[5] The eponymous Bhagnari community, now mostly located in Mumbai, originated in Bhag.
The tehsil comprises one municipal committee and four union councils. The municipal committee is Bhag, and the union councils are: Naushehra, Jalal Khan, Chhalgari, and Mehram.
Demographics
[edit]Population
[edit]| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | ... | — |
| 1961 | 4,316 | — |
| 1972 | 7,500 | +5.15% |
| 1981 | 8,589 | +1.52% |
| 1998 | 12,181 | +2.08% |
| 2017 | 16,600 | +1.64% |
| 2023 | 18,634 | +1.95% |
| Source: [6] | ||
The population of city in 1972 was 7,500 but according to the 2023 Census of Pakistan, the population has risen to 18,634.[7][8]
Bhag Nari Cattle
[edit]The Bhag Nari Cattle[9] is a distinctive cattle breed from Balochistan[10], Pakistan, known for its hardiness, adaptability, and milk-producing capabilities. It is primarily found in Nasirabad, Sibi, and Bolan districts and is well-suited to the region's arid and semi-arid climate.
References
[edit]- ↑ Taimoor, Narmeen (2023-02-28). "An Overview of Rivers of Balochistan". Graana.com. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ abraham (2021-02-05). "Drinking Water Ponds in the Kacchi Plains (Bhag Nari, Balochistan)". TheWaterChannel. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ Franklin, Smith and. "Exclusive Characteristics of the Bhag Nari Cattle among the Other Indigenous Cattle Breeds of Pakistan". researcherslinks.com. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ Location of Bhag - Falling Rain Genomics
- ↑ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Bolan[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "AREA & POPULATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS BY RURAL/URBAN: 1951-1998 CENSUSES" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2018-05-14.
- ↑ "Bhāg (Kachhi, Balochistan, Pakistan) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ↑ "AREA, POPULATION BY SEX, SEX RATIO, POPULATION DENSITY, URBAN POPULATION, HOUSEHOLD SIZE AND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE, CENSUS-2023, BALOCHISTAN" (PDF).
- ↑ "Exclusive Characteristics of the Bhag Nari Cattle among the Other Indigenous Cattle Breeds of Pakistan". researcherslinks.com. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ "Balochistan | Pakistan, Map, Capital, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2025-02-01. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
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