Total population
442,674
Kachhi District
Located in the heart of Nasirabad Division, Kachhi District is centred on Dhadar and relies on irrigated agriculture, livestock rearing, and trade along key transport corridors. Despite its agricultural potential and strategic location, the district faces recurring floods, water management challenges, weak infrastructure, and limited public services. This page summarises district statistics, services, elected representation, and priority development challenges.
Basic information
Total area
5,682 km²
Administrative units
6 tehsils · 30 union councils
Administrative scale
Key indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population | 442,674 |
| Tehsils | 6 |
| Union councils | 30 |
| Total area | 5,682 km² |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools | 492 |
| Colleges | 4 |
Health facilities (overview)
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| DHQ | 1 |
| BHU | 12 |
| RHC | 5 |
| Civil Dispensaries (CD) | 19 |
| MCH | 3 |
Police stations
| Station | Count |
|---|---|
| Dhadar Police Station | 1 |
| Mach Police Station | 1 |
| Bhag Police Station | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
National Assembly constituencies
| Member | Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|---|
 |
NA-254 Jhal Magsi-cum-Kachhi-cum-Naseerabad | Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi (BAP) |
Provincial Assembly constituencies
| Member | Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|---|
 |
PB-12 Kachhi | Mr. Mir Mohammad Asim Kurd Gello (PMLN) |
Priority issues & challenges
1. Road infrastructure
Kachhi has limited road connectivity, with several rural and inter-settlement roads remaining poorly maintained, restricting access to markets, healthcare, educational institutions, and other essential services, particularly during adverse weather conditions.
2. Water supply
Kachhi faces persistent water management challenges, as unreliable irrigation supplies, groundwater scarcity, and limited access to safe drinking water affect agricultural productivity and household water security.
3. Health
Healthcare services in Kachhi remain inadequate, with shortages of doctors, specialists, medicines, diagnostic facilities, and emergency care limiting access to quality healthcare, especially in remote rural areas.
4. Employment
Employment opportunities are limited, with the local economy relying mainly on agriculture, livestock, and the public sector, while weak industrial development and limited vocational skills contribute to unemployment and underemployment.
5. Environmental challenges
Kachhi is highly vulnerable to environmental challenges, including floods, droughts, desertification, and extreme temperatures, which damage crops, infrastructure, and livelihoods while increasing the district's vulnerability to climate change.