Bhag
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
- Baloch tribes: Chhalgari, Rind, Mastoi, Mugheri, Lund, Babbar, Gola, Jatoi.
- Sindhi tribes: Attar, Hanbhi, Kalwar, Abro, Airy, Machhi, Sheikh, Bohar, Pahore, Joya and Soomro.
- Birahvi tribes: Lehri, Bangulzai, Babbar and Shahwani (which are the least populated).
- Rajput tribes: Bhatti
A minority of residents are Hindus, serving primarily as traders and playing a vital role in business. 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
The population of city in 1972 was 7,500 but according to the 2023 Census of Pakistan, the population has risen to 18,634.
Census | Population |
---|---|
1972 | 7,500 |
1981 | 8,589 |
1998 | 12,181 |
2017 | 16,600 |
2023 | 18,634 |
Bhag Nari Cattle
The Bhag Nari Cattle is a distinctive cattle breed from Balochistan, 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
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- ^ 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
- ^ "Bhāg (Kachhi, Balochistan, Pakistan) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
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- ^ "Balochistan | Pakistan, Map, Capital, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2025-02-01. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
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