Total population
2,348,245 2023 Census
Dera Ghazi Khan District
Dera Ghazi Khan District is the administrative and economic centre of southern Punjab, located between the Indus River and the Sulaiman Mountain Range. The district serves as a regional hub for agriculture, trade, transport, and public administration, with Dera Ghazi Khan City functioning as the district headquarters. This page summarises official district statistics, administrative structure, and local government units of Dera Ghazi Khan District.
Basic information
Total area
13,018 km²
Administrative units
4 tehsils · 115 union councils · 829 villages
Administrative scale
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population (2023 Census) | 2,348,245 |
| Tehsils | 4 |
| Union councils | 115 |
| Villages | 829 |
| Total area | 13,018 km² |
| Schools | 1,614 |
| Colleges | 22 |
| Hospitals | 1 DHQ · 2 THQ |
| Police stations | 43 (4 circles) |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools | 1,614 |
| Colleges | 22 |
Hospitals
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| DHQ Hospital | 01 |
| THQ Hospitals | 02 |
Police stations (by circle)
| Circle | Stations |
|---|---|
| Dera Ghazi Khan | 10 |
| Taunsa Sharif | 04 |
| Kot Chutta | 04 |
| Tribal Area (Baloch Military Police) | 25 |
| Total | 43 |
National Assembly constituencies
| Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|
| NA-184 D.G. Khan-I | Mr. Abdul Qadir Khan (PML-N) |
| NA-185 D.G. Khan-II | Mr. Mehmood Qadir Khan (PML-N) |
| NA-186 D.G. Khan-III | Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari (PML-N) |
Provincial Assembly constituencies
| Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|
| PP-286 Dera Ghazi Khan-I | Mr. Salah Ud Din Khan (PML-N) |
| PP-287 Dera Ghazi Khan-II | Mr. Usama Leghari (PML-N) |
| PP-288 Dera Ghazi Khan-III | Mr. Muhammad Hanif (PML-N) |
| PP-289 Dera Ghazi Khan-IV | Mr. Mehmood Qadir Khan (PML-N) |
| PP-290 Dera Ghazi Khan-V | Mr. Ali Ahmad Khan Leghari (PML-N) |
| PP-291 Dera Ghazi Khan-VI | Mr. Muhammad Ahmad Khan Leghari (PML-N) |
Priority issues & challenges
1. Road infrastructure
Road infrastructure in Dera Ghazi Khan is weak, especially in rural and tribal areas, causing transport delays and poor connectivity with markets.
2. Water crisis
The district faces water shortages in both urban and rural areas due to limited supply systems and dependence on canals and groundwater.
3. Health
Healthcare facilities are under pressure, as DHQ and THQ hospitals serve a large population of nearly 2.8 million with limited capacity.
4. Unemployment
Youth unemployment is rising due to limited industrial development and heavy reliance on agriculture and informal jobs.
5. Environmental challenges
Poor waste management and pollution are affecting urban areas, rivers, and public health in the district.