Khad Koocha Tehsil
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Khad Koocha Tehsil
Brahui: تحصیل کھڈ کوچہ Khad Kocha | |
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  Khad Koocha Tehsil  Khad Koocha Tehsil | |
| Coordinates: 29°40′10″N 66°46′50″E / 29.66944°N 66.78056°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Balochistan |
| District | Mastung District |
| Tehsil | Khad Koocha |
| Area | |
| 640 km2 (250 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,081 m (3,547 ft) |
| Population (2023)[2] | |
| 46,316 | |
| • Density | 72.37/km2 (187.4/sq mi) |
| • Rural | 46,316 (100%) |
| Literacy | |
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| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Main languages | 44,195 Brahui, 1,564 Pashto, 400 Balochi[4] |
Khad Koocha, also Khad Kocha and Khadkocha [a] is a (sub-tehsil) in Mastung District, situated in the northwestern part of Balochistan, Pakistan. According to the 2023 national census, it has a population of 46,316, residing across 66 rural settlements.[5] The town of Khad Koocha lies 18 kilometre south of Mastung. Agriculture is central to the local economy; however persistent water scarcity poses a major constraint on the productivity of cultivable land, particularly affecting the growth of temperate fruit orchards and winter vegetables.[6]
Earthquakes, floods, and droughts occur periodically in the district and are recognised as significant environmental risks.[7]
Covering spans an area of approximately 640 square kilometres and shares borders with Mangochar Tehsil of Kalat District to the south, Kirdgap Tehsil to the west, Mastung Tehsil to the northeast, and Dasht Tehsil to the east. The landscape is predominantly arid and mountainous, with elevations generally exceeding 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) and some peaks rising above 3,000 metres (9,800 ft). Seasonal streams traverse the rugged terrain, which is largely desert-like in character.
Climate
Mastung experiences a semi-arid climate, marked by long, hot, and dry summers, and short intensely cold winters that often accompanied by snowfall. Temperatures typically range from −2 °C (28 °F) to 34 °C (93 °F), with extremes rarely dipping below −6 °C (21 °F) or exceeding 37 °C (99 °F). Annual precipitation averages around 244 millimetres (9.6 in), with March being the wettest month.[8] Vegetation is sparse and xerophytic, consisting of thorny shrubs, hardy bushes, occasional trees, and various ephemeral plants.