BHAKKAR DISTRICT

the heart of thal

Location
It is located at 313760N 7140E at an elevation of 159 meters. The River Indus flows on its western side across which lies district D.I Khan.

Historical Background
The town has some historical background. Dilkusha Bagh was believed to be constructed by Humayun. There are remains of handera tomb near Sheikh Raoo Bridge which was believed to be the burial place of Bhakkar Khan. The present police station was originally a Baloch fortress.

General characteristics
Area of Bhakkar is 8125 sq. km Population according 1998 census report is 1,391,729 Population Density is 129 per sq. km Average Household size is 6.6 Major occupation of people of Bhakkar is farming and livestock.
Tehsils 4 Union Councils 42 Mauzas 580 Municipal Committees 01 Town Committees 05

Population
Bhakkar is now a bustling town, with population of more than 16 lakh. Saraiki is the dominant language.
Male 543661 507795 51.71% 48.29 %

Population - 1998

Female

Climatic Conditions
Extremely hot and cold climate. In summer temperature goes up to 50 degree.

Specialities
Bhakkar is famous souvenir was Karna oil, which was extracted from karna flower which is also Exported to Middle East. Channa is the major crop here.

Main Fruits
Citrus, Mangoes, Guavas and Dates are main fruits in the district.
Fruits
Citrus Mango Guava Dates

Production (000 M. Tons)

2005-06 22271 13323 9456 4171

Column1
2006-07 20384 13929 9607 4454

Column2
2007-08 22125 12101 7888 4455

Besides, Figs, Jaman and Falsa are also grown in minor quantity.

Major Vegetable
Major vegetables are: Onion Brinjal Turnip Carrot
Production (M. Tons) Vegetable
Onion Brinjal Turnip Carrot 2005-06 13064 1594 1488 1157 2006-07 4061 1568 1518 1194 2007-08 11475 1601 1463 1135

Agriculture
Main agricultural crops of the district are: i) Gram ii) Sugarcane
Crops

iii) Wheat
Column2 2007-08 713 339 174

Sugarcane Wheat Gram

Production (000 M. Tons) 2005-06 533 379 168

Column1 2006-07 625 367 328

Besides, Guar seed, cotton, Jawar, Rice, Bajra, Mash, Masoor, Moong, Ground nut, Oil seeds such as Rape/ Mustard and Sunflower are also grown in minor quantity.

Agricultural Land Use

Particulars
Forest area Culturable waste Uncultivable waste Cultivated area Sailaba Barani Irrigated Canal Irrigated Tube well Irrigated

Total
114362 62766 125512 1703019 4091 993048 705880 344371 361509

Education
The literacy rate of Bhakkar is increasing day by day due to policies of educational ministry. The colleges/Universities of Bhakkar are playing an important role to build the career of the students by offering higher education services with qualified staff. Among the list of colleges/Universities in Bhakkar the, Govt. Vocational Training Institute, Govt. Vocational Training Institute, Govt. College of Commerce, Govt. Institute of Commerce, Govt. Technical Training Centre and School of Nursing DHQ Hospital are considered the best colleges/Universities in Bhakkar.

Industry
A Textile Mills "Colony Thal Textile Mills Ltd., Ismailpur Bhakkar working since 1956. A Sugar Mill "Fecto Sugar Mills Limited., Darya Khan".

Man Power Availability

As regards availability of skilled labour, there are 9 technical/ commercial/ vocational institutions (5 for men, 4 for women) imparting training in various trades e.g. mechanical, electrical, auto engineering, welding, wood work and commerce. Vocational institutions for women impart training in hand made embroidery, stitching and knitting. 2439 trained workers are produced annually.

Health
During the past few years health sector has progressed very much. Most of the progress is made in private sector and the health services provided by the Government are not sufficient at all. Now there are 4-5 private hospitals and number of private clinics which are providing very good facilities.

Transport Linkages
Four major road networks connect Bhakkar to other districts: Jhang- Bhakkar Road Laiyyah- Bhakkar Road MM Road Darya Khan- Bhakkar Road Rail link: Kundian-Multan Cantonment provides major rail links. It is connected with Mianwali and Laiyyah through rail link.