Makran Division (Baloch: مکران) is an administrative division of Balochistan Province, Pakistan. It is the eastern component of the larger Makran region shared between Pakistan and Iran, located in southern Balochistan along the Gulf of Oman coast.

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Makran Division
Division
Map of Makran Division
Country	Pakistan
Province	Balochistan
Capital	Turbat
Established	1st July 1970
Government
• Type	Divisional Administration
• Commissioner	N/A
• Regional Police Officer	N/A

History

Previously, Makran was a state. In 3 October 1952 Makran join Pakistan and with some states also merged to form Balochistan state union.

In 14 October 1955, After dissolution of Balochistan state union Makran get the status of district of Kalat division.

On 1 July 1970, Makran create a division of Balochistan Province by bifurcation of Kalat division and three tehsils of Makran district Turbat, Panjgur and Gwadar upgraded to district level.

Districts

It contains the following districts:[1]

• Gwadar District
• Kech District
• Panjgur District

Demographics

According to 2017 census, Mekran division had a population of 1,484,788, which includes 800,373 males and 694,274 females. Mekran division constitutes 718 Hindus, 1481542 Muslims, 572 Christians followed by 1459 scheduled castes and 497 others.

See also

• Divisions of Pakistan
• Makran

References

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