Jhal Jhao Tehsil
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Geography
Located in the southeastern part of Awaran District, Jhal Jhao lies between the northern edge of the Makran Coastal Range and the southern slopes of the Central Makran Range. The terrain transitions from arid lowlands to rugged hills, with elevations rising to approximately Script error: No such module "convert".. The tehsil is bordered to the north by Korak Jhao, Ornach, and Wadh tehsils; to the west by Gishkore and Awaran tehsils; and to the east by Bela and Lakhra tehsils. It shares both its eastern and southern boundaries with Liari, all three part of Lasbela District.
The Makran Coastal Highway passes through the southern section of the tehsil, serving as a key transportation corridor connecting the eastern and western parts of Liari. Jhal Jhao lies inland, just north of the Miani Hor lagoon, situated along the Arabian Sea coast.[4]
The physical landscape is predominantly hilly and arid, interspersed with seasonal watercourses (nalas) and xerophytic vegetation, including drought-tolerant trees, shrubs, and ephemeral plant species adapted to low precipitation and high temperatures.
Climate
Jhal Jhao, has a subtropical desert climate (Köppen: BWh), , particularly in its southern zones. Summers are intensely hot, while winters are relatively mild. Rainfall is scarce and irregular, with most precipitation occurring during the brief monsoon period between August and September.
The tehsil's environmental vulnerability was highlighted during the 2022 Pakistan floods, which had a tangible impact on local infrastructure and livelihoods.[5]
Demographics and Education
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As of the 2023 census, the population stands at 28,132, residing in 3,990 households.[6] The literacy rate stands at 26.62%, with a significant gender disparity: 33.36% among men and 19.52% among women.[7] These figures underscore systemic challenges in educational access, particularly for women and girls in remote and underserved rural communities.
Languages
Balochi is the overwhelmingly dominant language, spoken by an estimated 28,102 individuals, constituting approximately 99.8% of the population[8]
See also
References and notes
Explanatory notes
References
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