Jhal Magsi District
Jhal Magsi District (Urdu: ضلع جھل مگسی) is a district in the central part of the Balochistan province in Pakistan. Previously part of Kachhi District, it was established as a district of its own in December 1991 and after a brief period in which it was known as Kachhi (the remainder of the old Kachhi district being renamed to Bolan), its name was changed to Jhal Magsi in May 1992. The district is named after the town of Jhal, seat of the Magsi tribe. Historically, the Magsi tribe is Samma tribe.
Jhal Magsi District
ضلع جھل مگسی جهل مگسی دمگ | |
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District of Balochistan | |
Panorama of Jhal Magsi | |
Map of Balochistan with Jhal Magsi District highlighted | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Balochistan |
| Division | Nasirabad |
| Headquarters | Gandawah |
| Government | |
| • Type | District Administration |
| • Deputy Commissioner | N/A |
| • District Police Officer | N/A |
| • District Health Officer | N/A |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,615 km2 (1,396 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 148,900 |
| • Density | 41/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Number of Tehsils | 2 |
The district has two main towns, Gandawah, the administrative centre and Jhal Magsi; and is divided into two subdivisions: Gandawah and Jhal Magsi. The City is also known for ancient places and tourist attractions like Peer Chattal Shah Noorani, Taj Mahal of Balochistan (Moti Gohram Tomb), Moola River, Peer Lakha and more.