Total population
1,072,180
Kot Addu District
The district’s administrative center: a strategically located agricultural and industrial region in southern Punjab centered on Kot Addu city, situated along the western bank of the Indus River. The district forms an important corridor between Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Muzaffargarh, and is known for its fertile canal-irrigated plains, large-scale energy infrastructure, including thermal power generation, and mixed cropping agriculture such as wheat, cotton, and sugarcane. This page summarizes district statistics, public services, elected representation, and key development priorities, including irrigation management, energy sector development, education and healthcare access, industrial expansion, and resilience to riverine flooding and climate-related risks.
Basic information
Total area
1,686 km²
Administrative units
2 tehsils (Kot Addu, Chowk Sarwar Shaheed) · 32 union councils · 350 villages
Administrative scale
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,072,180 |
| Tehsils | 2 |
| Union councils | NA |
| Villages | 350 |
| Total area | 1,686 km² |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools | 845 |
| Colleges | 8 |
Hospitals
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| DHQ Hospitals | 1 |
| THQ Hospitals | 2 |
| Rural Health Centers (RHC) | 4 |
| Basic Health Units (BHU) | 28 |
Police stations (by circle)
| Police station | Count |
|---|---|
| Police Station SDPO | 1 |
| Police Station Kot Addu | 1 |
| Police Station Mehmood Kot | 1 |
| Police Station Daira Deen Panah | 1 |
| Police Station Sanawan | 1 |
| Police Station Sarwar Shaheed | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
Priority Issues and Challenges
1. Road Infrastructure
Road infrastructure in Kot Addu District is moderately developed in urban areas but weaker in rural and riverine regions, affecting connectivity between villages, agricultural markets, and nearby cities.
2. Water Crisis
The district faces irrigation dependency on canal systems linked to the Indus River, with issues of water shortages in some areas and seasonal flooding in low-lying river belt regions.
3. Health
Healthcare facilities are concentrated in Kot Addu city, while rural populations face limited access to hospitals, basic health units, and emergency medical services.
4. Unemployment
Unemployment remains a concern due to limited industrial diversification, with most livelihoods dependent on agriculture, livestock, and the energy sector workforce.
5. Environmental Challenges
The district faces environmental issues including river erosion, flood risks, and improper waste management in urban centers, affecting both agriculture and public health.