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Mohmand District
ضلع مہمند مومندو ولسوالۍ Mohmand Agency مہمند ایجنسی مومندو ایجنسئ | |
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 Mohmand District (red) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Division | Peshawar |
| Established | 1951 (as an agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas) |
| Headquarters | Ghalanai |
| Number of Tehsils | 7 |
| Government | |
| • Type | District Administration |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Mr. Arifullah Awan (BPS-18 PAS) |
| • District Police Officer | Muhammad Ayyaz (BPS-18 PSP) |
| • District Health Officer | N/A |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,296 km2 (886 sq mi) |
| Population (2023)[1] | |
• Total | 553,933 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (620/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Main language(s) | Pashto[1] |
| Website | mohmand |
Mohmand District (Template:Lang-ps, Template:Lang-ur) is a district in Peshawar Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan. Until 2018, it was an agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas, with merger of FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it became a district. It was created as an agency in 1951. Mohmand is bordered by Bajaur District to the north, Khyber District to the south, Malakand and Charsadda districts to the east and Peshawar district to the southeast.
Mr. Arif Ullah Awan is the current Deputy Commissioner of Mohmand District.[2]
Administration
Mohmand District is currently subdivided into seven Tehsils:[3]
- Ambar Utmankhel Tehsil (Template:Lang-ur)(Template:Lang-ps)
- Halim Zai Tehsil (Template:Lang-ur)(Template:Lang-ps)
- Pindiali Tehsil (Template:Lang-ur)(Template:Lang-ps)
- Prang Ghar Tehsil (Template:Lang-ur)(Template:Lang-ps)
- Safi Tehsil (Template:Lang-ur)(Template:Lang-ps)
- Upper Mohmand Tehsil (Template:Lang-ur)(Template:Lang-ps)
- Yake Ghund Tehsil (Template:Lang-ur)(Template:Lang-ps)
Provincial Assembly
| Member of Provincial Assembly | Party Affiliation | Constituency | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehboob Sher | Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf | PK-67 Mohmand-I | 2024 |
| Nisar Mohmand | Awami National Party | PK-64 Mohmand-I | 2019 |
| Malik Abbas Rehman | Balochistan Awami Party | PK-65 Mohmand-II |
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 129,300 | — |
| 1961 | 294,215 | +8.57% |
| 1972 | 382,922 | +2.42% |
| 1981 | 163,933 | −9.00% |
| 1998 | 334,453 | +4.28% |
| 2017 | 474,345 | +1.86% |
| 2023 | 553,933 | +2.62% |
| Sources:[4][1] | ||
As of the 2023 census, Mohmand district has 63,973 households and a population of 553,933. The district has a sex ratio of 103.24 males to 100 females and a literacy rate of 31.28%: 46.85% for males and 15.10% for females. 191,753 (34.62% of the surveyed population) are under 10 years of age. The entire population lives in rural areas.[1] 1,592 (0.29%) people in the district were from religious minorities, mainly Christians.[5] Pashto was the predominant language, spoken by 99.80% of the population.[6]
War on Terror
Despite its attraction for tourists, Mohmand District has been an area of conflict between Pakistan Army and some militant groups.[7]
On September 16, 2011, security forces cleared ninety percent of Mohmand District from the militants, normal life was restored and development activities were launched.[8] The Pakistan Army maintains an 8,200-man presence in Mohmand District following military operations to clear the region of militants.[9]
In 2012, the Pakistani Army declared full control of Mohmand District and de-notified it as a conflict zone.[10]
2020 Marble Mine Incident
In Safi Tehsil a marble mine collapsed and killed at least 19 people and more than 20 people were also injured.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "7th Population and Housing Census - Detailed Results: Table 1" (PDF). www.pbscensus.gov.pk. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
- ^ "Pakistan suicide bomb attack kills dozens". BBC News. London, UK. 2010-12-06.
- ^ "DISTRICT AND TEHSIL LEVEL POPULATION SUMMARY WITH REGION BREAKUP [PDF]" (PDF). www.pbscensus.gov.pk. 2018-01-03. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-03-26. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
- ^ "Population by administrative units 1951-1998" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
- ^ "7th Population and Housing Census - Detailed Results: Table 9" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
- ^ "7th Population and Housing Census - Detailed Results: Table 11" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
- ^ Fida, Noman (2011-04-14). "Forces Kill 18 militants in Mohmand District". The News Tribe. Bradford, UK.
- ^ "90% of Mohmand District cleared of militants; IDPs return home". The Nation. Lahore, Pakistan: Nawa-i-Waqt. 2011-09-16. Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ^ Hosain, Quatrina (2011-11-30). "'Unprovoked': DGMO gives details of aerial assault". The Express Tribune. Karachi, Pakistan.
- ^ Ali, Zulfiqar (2012-08-06). "South Waziristan operation: Only Sararogha cleared in three years". Dawn. Karachi, Pakistan: Pakistan Herald Publications.
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