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==Demographics==
==Demographics==

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At the time of the 2017 census the district had a population of 200,426, of which 102,967 were males and 97,449 females. Rural population was 187,559 (93.58%) while the urban population was 12,867 (6.42%). The literacy rate was 33.15% - the male literacy rate was 47.65% while the female literacy rate was 18.07%. Islam was the predominant religion with 99.26%, while Hindus are 0.68% of the population.<ref name="2017census">{{cite web|title=District Wise Results / Tables (Census - 2017)|url=https://www.pbs.gov.pk/content/district-wise-results-tables-census-2017|website=www.pbscensus.gov.pk|publisher=[[Pakistan Bureau of Statistics]]}}</ref>
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{{bar percent|[[Islam]]|green|99.26}}
{{bar percent|[[Hinduism in Balochistan|Hinduism]]|darkorange|0.68}}
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At the time of the 2017 census the district had a population of 200,426, of which 102,967 were males and 97,449 females. 12,867 (6.42%) lived in urban areas. The literacy rate was 33.15% - the male literacy rate was 47.65% while the female literacy rate was 18.07%. Islam was the predominant religion with 99.26%, while Hindus are 0.68% of the population.<ref name="2017census">{{cite web|title=District Wise Results / Tables (Census - 2017)|url=https://www.pbs.gov.pk/content/district-wise-results-tables-census-2017|website=www.pbscensus.gov.pk|publisher=[[Pakistan Bureau of Statistics]]}}</ref>


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|caption = Languages of Sohbatpur district (2017)
|caption = Languages of Sohbatpur district (2017)
|label1 = [[Balochi language|Balochi]] |value1 = 76.33 |color1 = limegreen
|label1 = [[Balochi language|Balochi]] |value1 = 76.33 |color1 = limegreen
|label2 = [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]] |value2 = 12.55 |color2 = aqua
|label2 = [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]] |value2 = 12.55 |color2 = lightskyblue
|label3 = [[Brahui language|Brahui]] |value3 = 6.75 |color3 = hotpink
|label3 = [[Brahui language|Brahui]] |value3 = 6.75 |color3 = hotpink
|label4 = [[Saraiki language|Saraiki]] |value4 = 3.52 |color4 = steelblue
|label4 = [[Saraiki language|Saraiki]] |value4 = 3.52 |color4 = steelblue
|label5 = Others |value5 =0.85 |color5 = lightgrey
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At the time of the 2017 census, 76.33% of the population spoke [[Balochi language|Balochi]], 12.55% [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]], 6.75% [[Brahui language|Brahui]] and 3.52% [[Saraiki language|Saraiki]] as their first language.<ref name="2017census"/>
At the time of the 2017 census, 76.33% of the population spoke [[Balochi language|Balochi]], 12.55% [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]], 6.75% [[Brahui language|Brahui]] and 3.52% [[Saraiki language|Saraiki]] as their first language.<ref name="2017census"/>

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Sohbutpur
ضلع صحبت پور
District of Balochistan
Location of Sohbutpur
Country Pakistan
Province Balochistan
DivisionNasirabad
EstablishedMay 2013
HeadquartersSohbatpur
Government
 • TypeDistrict Administration
 • Deputy CommissionerN/A
 • District Police OfficerN/A
 • District Health OfficerN/A
Area
 • Total
802 km2 (310 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)[1]
 • Total
200,538
 • Density250/km2 (650/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)

Sohbatpur District (Template:Lang-ur) is a district in the Pakistani province of Balochistan.

It was created in May 2013 from parts of Jafarabad District.[2]

The district has a population of over 200‚000.

Administration

District Sohbatpur Inauguration in May 2013 by the then Take Care Prime Minister of Pak Mir Hazar Khan Khoso.

Sohbatpur District consists of the following Tehsils:

  • Manjhipur;
  • Hairdin;
  • Faridabad; and
  • Sohbatpur.

The district borders the Naseerabad, Jaffarabad and Dera Bugti districts in Balochistan, and Jacobabad and Kashmore districts in Sindh.

The district has eight police stations.

Demographics

Religions in Sohbatpur district (2017)[1]
Religion Percent
Islam
 
 99.26%
Hinduism
 
 0.68%
Other or not stated
 
 0.06%

At the time of the 2017 census the district had a population of 200,426, of which 102,967 were males and 97,449 females. 12,867 (6.42%) lived in urban areas. The literacy rate was 33.15% - the male literacy rate was 47.65% while the female literacy rate was 18.07%. Islam was the predominant religion with 99.26%, while Hindus are 0.68% of the population.[1]

Languages of Sohbatpur district (2017)

  Balochi (76.33%)
  Sindhi (12.55%)
  Brahui (6.75%)
  Saraiki (3.52%)
  Others (0.85%)

At the time of the 2017 census, 76.33% of the population spoke Balochi, 12.55% Sindhi, 6.75% Brahui and 3.52% Saraiki as their first language.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "District Wise Results / Tables (Census - 2017)". www.pbscensus.gov.pk. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
  2. ^ "PM Khoso inaugurates new district of Sohbatpur in Balochistan". Paktribune.

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