Bajaur District
Bajaur became a KP Tribal District in 2018 under the 25th Constitutional Amendment merging the former FATA into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It borders Afghanistan's Kunar province and is the most densely populated district in the division.
Basic Information
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Khar |
| Area | 1,290 km² |
| Population (2023 Census) | 1,287,960 (2017 Census: 1,090,987) |
| Tehsils | 7 - Bar Chamarkand, Barang, Khar Bajaur, Mamund, Nawagai, Salarzai, Utman Khel |
| Union / Village Councils | 127 Village/Neighbourhood Councils (120 VCs + 7 NCs) |
Source: PBS 2023 Digital Census (population, area, density, literacy, tehsils); KP Development Statistics 2018 - 19 (union/village council counts).
Educational Institutes
| Institution | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Schools | 354 | 189 | 543 |
| Middle Schools | 33 | 23 | 56 |
| High Schools | 33 | 11 | 44 |
| Higher Secondary Schools | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mosque Schools | - | - | 6 |
Degree Colleges: 3 (boys) + 1 (girls); Polytechnic Institutes: 2; Commercial Training Institute: 1; no public-sector university yet established in-district.
Literacy: 29% overall (PSLM 2019-20) - Male 52%, Female 10%
Source: KP Development Statistics 2018-19 (former FATA data, thinner reporting cycle than settled districts)
Health Facilities
| Institution | Number | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | 4 | 503 |
| Dispensaries | 8 | - |
| Rural Health Centers | 2 | 40 |
| TB Clinics | 3 | - |
Source: KP Development Statistics 2018-19
Police Stations
- Police Station Arnag
- Police Station Barang
- Police Station Charmang
- Police Station Khar
- Police Station Liosam
- Police Station Loi Mamond
- Police Station Nawagai
- Police Station Salarzai
- Police Station Utman Khel
- Police Station Wara Mamond
Total: 10
Civil Courts
Bajour Consist of 5 Civil Courts Across the District Each Tehsils
National Assembly
| Constituency | Member (party) |
|---|---|
| NA-8 Bajaur | MNA Mubarak Zeb Khan (ANP) |
Source: Election Commission of Pakistan, 2024 General Election. Member photographs are not shown on this page.
Provincial Assembly
- PK-19 Bajaur-I: Hamid Ur Rehman (SIC)
- PK-20 Bajaur-II: Anwar Zeb Khan (SIC)
- PK-21 Bajaur-III: Ajmal Khan (SIC)
- PK-22 Bajaur-IV: Nisar Baaz (ANP)
Priority Issues & Challenges
- Road infrastructure — Bajaur has 831.8 km of roads, including 568.1 km paved and 263.7 km unpaved. Poor road connectivity in mountainous areas continues to restrict access to markets and essential services.
- Education — Bajaur's literacy rate is 26.3%, including 39.9% for males and 12.3% for females, among the lowest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The district also faces a shortage of teachers and schools.
- Health — Healthcare is limited, with only 4 hospitals (503 beds), 2 Rural Health Centres (40 beds), and 19 Basic Health Units serving a population of 1.29 million (2023).
- Basic services and water supply — Only 28.5% of households have access to piped drinking water, while 56.7% have electricity, reflecting significant infrastructure and service gaps.
- Economic development and employment — Bajaur's economy depends mainly on agriculture, livestock, trade, and remittances. Limited industry and infrastructure continue to constrain employment and economic growth.