Wadh
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Wadh
Brahui: وڈھ | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Wadh  Wadh | |
| Coordinates: 27°21′N 66°22′E / 27.350°N 66.367°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Balochistan |
| District | Khuzdar District |
| Tehsil | Wadh Tehsil |
| Population (2023) | |
• Town | 26,875 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PKT) |
Wadh (Urdu: وڈھ), with a population of 26,875, is the fourth largest urban centre in Khuzdar District, in the province of Balochistan, Pakistan.[1] It serves as the administrative centre of Wadh Tehsil. The majority of the town's population belongs to the Mengal tribe, one of the prominent Baloch tribes in the region. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and mineral extraction, with farming and mining serving as the main sources of livelihood for residents.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | ... | — |
| 1961 | ... | — |
| 1972 | ... | — |
| 1981 | ... | — |
| 1998 | 13,794 | — |
| 2017 | 22,209 | +2.54% |
| 2023 | 26,875 | +3.23% |
| Source: [2] | ||
According to the 2023 Pakistan census, Wadh had a population of 26,875.
Education
Wadh is home to several educational institutions serving the town and tehsil. The Government Boys High School and Government College Wadh have been established by the Government of Balochistan to provide secondary and tertiary education.[3] Additionally, the Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences operates a campus in Wadh, offering higher education in agricultural and environmental sciences.[4] The Wadh Student Library serves as a local educational resource and study space for students in the region.[5]
