Bhag

Bhag (Urdu: بھاگ) is a city located in the Kachhi District in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. It is the largest city of the district and sits at an altitude of 90 meters (298 feet).[1]

Bhag

بھاگ
Country Pakistan
Province Balochistan
Districtkachi, bolan District
TehsilBhag Tehsil
Government
  Assistant CommissionerHafiz Muhammad Tariq
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)

The city comprises the majority of the Baloch and Jamot tribes, while a smaller population of Birahvis and Pashtun can also be found. The tribes consist of:

  • Pashtun tribes: Qazi, Raisani
  • Baloch tribes: Rind, Mastoi, Mugheri, Lund, Babbar, Challgari, Gola, Jatoi and Pahore.
  • Sindhi tribes: Hanbhi, Kalwar, Abro, Airy, Machhi, Sheikh, Goya, Bohar and Soomro.
  • Birahvi tribes: Lehri, Bangulzai, Babbar and Shahwani (which are the least populated.)

A large majority of residents are Hindus, serving primarily as traders and playing a vital role in business. [2] Tehsil comprises one municipal committee and four union councils. The municipal committee is Bhag, and the union councils are: Naushehra, Jalal Khan, Chalgarri, and Mehram.

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