Kharan District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kharan District
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Map of Balochistan with Kharan District highlighted
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Balochistan |
| Established | March 15, 1952 |
| Headquarters | Kharan |
| Population
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| • Total | 156,152 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Number of Tehsils | 1 |
Kharan is a district located in the large Balochistan province of Pakistan. It is an important region with its own unique characteristics and challenges. The main city and headquarters of the district is also called Kharan.
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Education in Kharan District
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Education is very important for any community. In 2017, Kharan District was ranked 110 out of 141 districts in Pakistan for its education score. This ranking helps us understand how well schools are doing there.
Literacy Rates
The literacy rate shows how many people can read and write. In 2014–2015, about 44% of people aged 10 and older in Kharan District could read and write. For girls and women, this number was lower, at only 27%. This shows that there is a difference in education between boys and girls.
Access to Girls' Education
One big challenge in Kharan District is making sure girls can go to school. Only about 26% of all schools in the district are for girls. This limited number of girls' schools is a major reason why fewer girls are able to get an education.
School Facilities and Challenges
Many schools in Kharan District need better facilities. For example, about 4 out of 5 schools do not have electricity. Also, 1 out of 3 schools does not have a toilet, and 3 out of 5 schools do not have a boundary wall. A boundary wall helps keep students safe. About half of the schools also do not have clean drinking water.
The main problems reported for schools in the district are that there are not enough schools, especially for girls. Also, the schools that do exist often do not have enough teachers. Improving these areas can help more children in Kharan District get a good education.
