Bazvand Rural District
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Bazvand Rural District
Persian: دهستان بازوند | |
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  Bazvand Rural District | |
| Coordinates: 33°16′10″N 47°35′16″E / 33.26944°N 47.58778°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Lorestan |
| County | Rumeshkan |
| District | Central |
| Capital | Khirdarar |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 8,114 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Bazvand Rural District (Persian: دهستان بازوند) is in the Central District of Rumeshkan County, Lorestan province, Iran. Its capital is the village of Khirdarar.[3]
There is a Bronze Age mound in the district, that is registered as a national monument.[4]
In 2013, Rumeshkan District was separated from Kuhdasht County in the establishment of Rumeshkan County, and Bazvand Rural District was created in the new Central District.[3]
Demographics
Economy
The area is primarily agricultural, with herding and cereal crops. Water is from wells. The villagers also produce handicrafts which bring in additional income.[5]
