Makran Division
Makran Division (Baloch: مکران) is an administrative division of Balochistan Province, Pakistan. It is the eastern component of the larger Makran region shared between Pakistan and Iran, located in southern Balochistan along the Gulf of Oman coast.
Makoran Division
مکران ڈویژن | |
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 Map of Makran Division | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Balochistan |
| Capital | Turbat |
| Established | 1 July 1970 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Divisional Administration |
| • Commissioner | N/A |
| • Regional Police Officer | N/A |
History
Previously, Makran was a state. In 3 October 1952 Makran join Pakistan and with some states also merged to form Balochistan state union.
In 14 October 1955, After dissolution of Balochistan state union Makran get the status of district of Kalat division.
In 1958, Gwadar town Brought from Oman, include Makran District and create a tehsil.
On 1 July 1970, Makran create a division of Balochistan Province by bifurcation of Kalat division and three tehsils of Makran district Turbat, Panjgur and Gwadar upgraded to district level.
Demographics
According to 2017 census, Makran division had a population of 1,484,788, which includes 800,373 males and 694,274 females. Makran division constitutes 1,481,542 Muslims, 1459 scheduled castes, 572 Christians, 718 Hindus followed 497 others.
Religions in Mekran Division (2017)
See also
References
- "Divisions/Districts of Pakistan". Archived from the original on 30 September 2006. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
Note: Although divisions as an administrative structure has been abolished, the election commission of Pakistan still groups districts under the division names