Total population
2,102,386 2023 Census
Layyah District
Layyah District is an administrative and agricultural district of southern Punjab, located between the Indus and Chenab rivers in the Thal region. The district serves as a regional hub for agriculture, livestock, trade, and local administration, with Layyah City functioning as the district headquarters. This page summarises official district statistics, administrative structure, and local government units of Layyah District.
Basic information
Total area
6,291 km²
Administrative units
3 tehsils · 41 union councils · 394 villages
Administrative scale
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population (2023 Census) | 2,102,386 |
| Tehsils | 3 (Layyah, Karor Lal Esan, Chaubara) |
| Union councils | 41 |
| Villages | 394 |
| Total area | 6,291 km² |
| Schools | 1,513 |
| Colleges | 22 |
| Police stations | 8 (3 circles) |
| Civil courts | 7 total |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools | 1,513 |
| Colleges | 22 |
Police stations (by circle)
| Circle | Stations |
|---|---|
| Saddar Circle Layyah | 04 |
| Karor Circle | 02 |
| Choubara Circle | 02 |
| Total | 08 |
Civil courts (by tehsil)
| Tehsil | Civil courts |
|---|---|
| Layyah | 04 |
| Karor Lal Esan | 02 |
| Chaubara | 01 |
| Total civil courts | 07 |
National Assembly constituencies
| Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|
| NA-181 Layyah-I | Ms. Umber Majeed (IND) |
| NA-182 Layyah-II | Mr. Awais Haider Jhakar (IND) |
Provincial Assembly constituencies
| Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|
| PP-279 Layyah-I | Mr. Muhammad Athar Maqbool (IND) |
| PP-280 Layyah-II | Mr. Shahab Ud Din Khan (IND) |
| PP-281 Layyah-III | Lt. Col (R) Shuaib Ameer (IND) |
| PP-282 Layyah-IV | Mr. Usama Asghar Ali Gujjar (IND) |
| PP-283 Layyah-V | Mr. Ghulam Asghar Khan Leghari (PML-N) |
Priority issues & challenges
1. Road infrastructure
Road infrastructure in Layyah is weak in many rural areas, causing transport difficulties and poor connectivity with markets and services.
2. Water crisis
The district faces water shortages and poor drinking water quality due to dependence on canals and groundwater.
3. Health
Healthcare facilities are limited, and DHQ and THQ hospitals face pressure from a growing population with inadequate medical resources.
4. Unemployment
Youth unemployment is increasing due to limited industrial development and dependence on agriculture and informal work.
5. Environmental challenges
Poor waste management, soil degradation, and climate-related issues such as heatwaves and floods are affecting public health and agriculture.