Total population
2,728,983 2023 Census
Rajanpur District
Rajanpur District is an administrative and agricultural district of southern Punjab, located along the western bank of the Indus River and bordering the Suleiman Mountain range. The district serves as a regional hub for agriculture, livestock, trade, and local administration, with Rajanpur City functioning as the district headquarters. This page summarises official district statistics, administrative structure, and local government units of Rajanpur District.
Basic information
Total area
12,319 km²
Administrative units
3 tehsils · 44 union councils · 1,200+ villages (mouzas, approx.)
Administrative scale
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population (2023 Census) | 2,728,983 |
| Tehsils | 3 (Rajanpur, Jampur, Rojhan) |
| Union councils | 44 |
| Villages (mouzas) | 1,200+ (approx.) |
| Total area | 12,319 km² |
| Government schools | 1,155 |
| Government colleges | 12 |
| Police stations | 16 (4 circles) |
| Civil courts | 8 total |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,155 |
| Government colleges | 12 |
Police stations (by circle)
| Circle | Stations |
|---|---|
| City Circle Rajanpur | 04 |
| Saddar Circle Rajanpur | 04 |
| Jampur Circle | 04 |
| Rojhan Circle | 04 |
| Total | 16 |
Civil courts (by tehsil)
| Tehsil | Civil courts |
|---|---|
| Rajanpur | 04 |
| Jampur | 02 |
| Rojhan | 01 |
| De-Excluded Area Rajanpur | 01 |
| Total civil courts | 08 |
National Assembly constituencies
| Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|
| NA-187 Rajanpur-I | Mr. Ammar Ahmad Khan Leghari (PML-N) |
| NA-188 Rajanpur-II | Mr. Hafeez-ur-Rehman Khan Drishak (PML-N) |
| NA-189 Rajanpur-III | Mr. Shamsher Ali Mazari (PML-N) |
Provincial Assembly constituencies
| Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|
| PP-292 Rajanpur-I | Sardar Sher Afgan Gorchani (PML-N) |
| PP-293 Rajanpur-II | Sardar Sher Ali Gorchani (PML-N) |
| PP-294 Rajanpur-III | Sardar Pervaz Iqbal Gorchani (PML-N) |
| PP-295 Rajanpur-IV | Mr. Sardar Abdul Aziz Khan Drishak (PML-N) |
| PP-296 Rajanpur-V | Sardar Muhammad Awais Dreshak (IPP) |
| PP-297 Rajanpur-VI | Mr. Khizer Hussain Mazari (PML-N) |
Priority issues & challenges
1. Road infrastructure
Road infrastructure in Rajanpur is weak in many rural and mountainous areas, causing transport difficulties and limited access to markets and public services.
2. Water crisis
The district faces shortages of clean drinking water and heavy dependence on canals and groundwater for agriculture and daily use.
3. Health
Healthcare facilities are limited, with DHQ and THQ hospitals facing pressure from a growing population and shortages of medical staff and equipment.
4. Unemployment
Unemployment remains high, particularly among youth, due to limited industrial activity and dependence on agriculture and informal labor.
5. Environmental challenges
Frequent floods, drought conditions, and poor waste management are affecting agriculture, infrastructure, and public health across the district.