Total population
61,304
Kharmang District
Kharmang is a mountainous district in the Baltistan region, known for its villages, river valleys and waterfalls. Tolti is an important administrative centre.
Basic information
Total area
6,144 km²
Administrative units
1 tehsils · 8 union councils · centre Tolti
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population (2023) | 61,304 |
| Area | 6,144 km² |
| Tehsils | 1 |
| Union councils | 8 |
| Administrative centre | Tolti |
| Schools | 142 |
| Colleges | 1 |
| Police stations | 3 |
| Civil courts | 1 |
Institutions and public services
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools | 142 |
| Colleges | 1 |
| Police stations | 3 |
| Civil courts | 1 |
Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly (2026–2031)
| Constituency | Member | Party |
|---|---|---|
| GBA-11 Kharmang | Iqbal Hassan | Pakistan Peoples Party |
Priority issues and challenges
1. Road infrastructure
Road connectivity along the Indus corridor and between remote settlements is vulnerable to landslides, rockfalls, flooding and difficult mountain terrain.
2. Water crisis
Reliable drinking-water infrastructure, seasonal water availability and irrigation access remain concerns for rural communities.
3. Health
Scattered settlements and long distances to larger hospitals limit convenient access to specialist care and emergency medical services.
4. Unemployment
A narrow formal economy, limited private investment and dependence on agriculture and seasonal activities restrict employment opportunities.
5. Environmental challenges
Riverbank erosion, flash floods, landslides and inadequate waste disposal threaten local settlements, agricultural land and natural landscapes.