Wadh
town in Balochistan, Pakistan
Wadh (Urdu: وڈھ) is the fourth largest urban centre in Khuzdar District, in the province of Balochistan, Pakistan, with a population of 26,875. It serves as the administrative centre of Wadh Tehsil.
The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and mineral extraction, with farming and mining serving as the main sources of livelihood for residents.
Demographics
According to the 2023 Pakistan census, Wadh had a population of 26,875.
Education
Wadh is home to several educational institutions serving the town and tehsil. The Government Boys High School and Government College Wadh have been established by the Government of Balochistan to provide secondary and tertiary education. Additionally, the Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences operates a campus in Wadh, offering higher education in agricultural and environmental sciences. The Wadh Student Library serves as a local educational resource and study space for students in the region.
Health
The Civil Hospital Wadh Town is the main healthcare facility for both residents of the town and the wider Wadh Tehsil, offering basic medical services.
History
Wadh and its surrounding mountainous region in Khuzdar have a long and turbulent history, extending from prehistoric times to the present day.
“Wadh” enters the record as town in Balochistan, Pakistan. Crown Archives preserves that source wording while asking what Wadh, town and Balochistan can confirm, complicate or overturn.
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Place names and jurisdictional language are key evidence: both can reveal earlier catalogue descriptions and overlooked record series. The source revision retrieved here is dated Jul 16, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q7959187. The first chronological checks are 2023.
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