Dureji
Pakistani town
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Dureji (Urdu: دریجی) is a small town in Hub District, Balochistan, Pakistan, serving as the administrative centre of its namesake tehsil.[1] Nestled in the foothills of the Kirthar Mountains, it lies roughly 110 kilometres (68 mi) north of Karachi.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | ... | — |
| 1961 | ... | — |
| 1972 | ... | — |
| 1981 | ... | — |
| 1998 | ... | — |
| 2017 | 12,855 | — |
| 2023 | 15,688 | +3.38% |
| Source: [2] | ||
Dureji دریجی | |
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  Dureji دریجی Location in Pakistan  Dureji دریجی Dureji دریجی (Pakistan) | |
| Coordinates: 25°53′9″N 67°18′1″E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Region | Balochistan |
| District | Hub District |
| Tehsil | Dureji |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 15,688 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
With a population of 15,688, Dureji functions as a local hub for governance and trade. Economic life is shaped by subsistence agriculture, livestock, and seasonal migration. Infrastructure remains limited, with basic education and healthcare services. While peripheral in scale, Dureji is a bigger town within the broader context of the Tehsil.[3]
