Total population
224,148 2023 Census
Sibi District
Headquartered in Sibi (Sevi) city, Sibi District serves as the historic gateway between Balochistan, Sindh, and Punjab via the Bolan Pass and hosts the annual Sibi Mela. Spanning 7,121 km²—making it geographically larger than countries like Brunei, Trinidad & Tobago, and Luxembourg—it stands as Balochistan’s hottest district, with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 50°C.
Basic information
Total area
7,121 km²
Administrative units
2 tehsils · 14 union councils
Administrative scale
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population (2023 Census) | 224,148 |
| Total area | 7,121 km² |
| Tehsils / Sub-Divisions | 2 |
| Union councils | 14 |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools (government total) | 292 |
| Colleges | 2 |
Hospitals & health facilities
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| DHQ hospital | 1 (DHQ Hospital Sibi) |
| RHC | 3 (RHC Talli, RHC Lehri, RHC Luni) |
| BHU | 15 |
| THQ | 1 (Lehri facility) |
Police
4 police stations (district total).
Elected representation (Provincial Assembly, party mix)
National Assembly constituencies
| Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|
| NA-253 Ziarat-cum-Harnai-cum-Sibi-cum-Kohlu-cum-Dera Bugti | Mian Khan Bugti (Independent) |
Provincial Assembly constituencies
| Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|
| PB-8 Sibi | Sardar Mir Kohyar Khan Domki (PPPP) |
Priority issues & challenges
1. Road Infrastructure
The N-65 and rural link roads suffer frequent flood damage in the Bolan/Nari catchment, and outlying tehsils like Lehri and Sangan remain poorly connected.
2. Water Crisis
Chronic drinking-water shortage and groundwater depletion, worsened by extreme heat and dependence on the erratic Nari River flow.
3. Health
A single DHQ hospital serves the whole district; rural BHUs/RHCs are understaffed, forcing patients to travel to Quetta for specialist care.
4. Employment
Limited industry beyond agriculture, livestock and government service leaves youth unemployment high and drives out-migration.
5. Environmental Challenges
Extreme summer heat (among the highest recorded in Pakistan), recurring flash floods, and soil salinity threaten agriculture and livability.