Taunsa District
Taunsa District (Urdu, Balochi, Punjabi, Saraiki: تونٚسہ) is a district in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is a newly created district in 2022.[2] Taunsa is primarily inhabited by Saraiki speaking Baloch people and Balochi speaking Balochs. Major tribes in district are Buzdar, Qaisrani, Nutkani and Khetran, these tribes form more than 90% of entire district population. It is situated on the bank of River Indus. Taunsa is an agricultural area known for its fertile land and crops. The eastern part of district consists of fertile planes irrigated by River Indus and its canal systems, while the western half comprises mountains of Koh e Sulaiman range.
Taunsa District ضِلع تونسا | |
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  Taunsa District ضِلع تونسا Location in Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 30°42′20″N 70°39′28″E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Punjab |
| Division | Dera Ghazi Khan |
| Union councils | 13 |
| Headquarters | Taunsa |
| Government | |
| • Type | District Administration |
| • Deputy Commissioner | N/A |
| • District Police Officer | N/A |
| • District Health Officer | N/A |
| Population | |
| • Total | 677,785 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+6 (PDT) |
| Number of Tehsils | 3 |
History
Region around Taunsa district was an ancient settlement and remained a village or town earlier to 21st century. Taunsa was part of Multan region inhabited by mostly Saraiki people. The region was conquered by Arab Umayyads in 8th century CE spreading Islam in the region. After Baloch Civil War in 16th century Baloch tribes settled in waves in Taunsa and adjoining mountain range. Buzdar and Qaisrani tribes were loyals to Khan of Kalat before arrival of British rule which made them semi autonomous as part of British divide and rule policy.
Administration
The district is administratively subdivided into four tehsils.
| Name of Tehsil | No of Union Councils |
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| Koh Sulaiman | |
| Taunsa | |
| Wahova | |
| Dera Fateh Khan |
