List of districts in Gilgit-Baltistan
The number rose from seven to ten in 2016 after the addition of 2 districts in Baltistan Valley and the bifurcation of the Hunza-Nagar district. As of 2021, there are 14 districts in Gilgit Baltistan, 5 in the Baltistan Division, 5 in the Gilgit Division and 4 in the Diamer Division.[1]
| Districts of Gilgit-Baltistan | |
|---|---|
 Map of the districts of Gilgit-Baltistan | |
| Location | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Number | 14 (as of 2021) |
| Populations | 330,000 (Gilgit District) |
| Areas | 38,000 square kilometres (15,000 sq mi) (Gilgit District) |
| Government | |
| Subdivisions | |
The number rose from seven to ten in 2016 after the addition of 2 districts in Baltistan Valley and the bifurcation of the Hunza-Nagar district.[2][3]
In 2019, Darel, Tangir, Gupis–Yasin and Roundu were announced as new districts.[4]
Each district is further divided into tehsils and union councils.
Districts of Gilgit Baltistan
| No. | District | Capital | Area (km²) | Population (1998) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltistan Division | ||||
| 1 | Ghanche | Khaplu | 6,400 | 88,366 |
| 2 | Skardu | Skardu | 15,000 (perhaps including next three) | 214,848 (perhaps including next three) |
| 3 | Shigar | Shigar | 8,500 | 109,000 |
| 4 | Kharmang | Tolti | 5,500 | approx. 20,000 households[5] |
| 5 | Roundu | Dambudas | 8,500 | 109,000 |
| Gilgit Division | ||||
| 6 | Ghizer | Gahkuch | 9,635 (perhaps including the next) | 120,218 (perhaps including the next) |
| 7 | Gupis–Yasin | Phander | ||
| 8 | Gilgit | Gilgit | 3,800 | 243,324 |
| 9 | Hunza | Karimabad | 11,660 | 50,000 |
| 10 | Nagar | Nagarkhas | 5,000 | 51,837 |
| Diamer Division | ||||
| 11 | Astore | Eidghah | 8,657 | 71,666 |
| 12 | Diamer | Chilas | 10,936 (perhaps including the next two) | 131,925 (perhaps including the next two) |
| 13 | Darel | Darel | ||
| 14 | Tangir | Tangir | ||
See also
References
- Gilgit-Baltistan divided into three divisions, The Express Tribune, 1 February 2012.
- "Dividing governance: Three new districts notified in G-B - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 25 July 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- "Hunza, Nagar to be given district level statuses: PM Nawaz | Pakistan | Dunya News". dunyanews.tv. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- "Four new districts set up in GB". Dawn. 20 April 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- "Kharmang now GB district". Pakistan Observer. 24 March 2013. Archived from the original on 24 November 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
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