AWARAN
Awaran District:Awaran district is in the centre of Balochistan province of Pakistan. The district consists of three tehsils, i.e., Mashkai, Awaran, Jhal Jhao; eight patwar circles – Jairi, Gajar, Parwar, Peelar Jah, Awaran, Gashkore, Peelar Jhao and Camp Jhao; and 216 mauzas (villages).
Tehsils of Awaran:Awaran Jhal Jhao MashkailPopulation:The population of Awaran was estimated to be over 200,000 in 2005. Awaran has witnessed a steady rise in population. Most of population are rural. Over 98% of the people of the area are Muslims and a small Zikri minority. The tribes in Awaran are divided into several clans, the Baloch tribes in the district are Qambrani, Bizenjo, Mohammed Hasni, Sajdi, Mirwani, Rakhshani, Musiani, Sumalani and Mengal. The major language in the district is Balochi, which is spoken in 92.2 percent of the total households followed by Brahvi (7.7%) and then by other languages including Pushto and Urdu (0.1%).
Climate:The climate of Awaran is hot in summer and cool in winter. Dust storms are experienced throughout the year. The storms become very severe from June to September when they are known as livar. Summer days are hot but nights are cool. The winter is cool. Awaran is an area of extremely limited rains. The rain falls mostly during the months of April, May, June, and July. On the basis of meteorological data available, the district can be placed in “semi-arid hot summer and mild winter” climatic category.
