Total population
87,410
Nagar District
Nagar lies opposite the Hunza region across the Hunza River and is known for its mountain communities, orchards and views of Rakaposhi. Nagar Khas is an important settlement.
Basic information
Total area
4,137 km²
Administrative units
6 tehsils · centre Nagar Khas
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population (2023) | 87,410 |
| Area | 4,137 km² |
| Tehsils | 6 |
| Administrative centre | Nagar Khas |
| Schools | 83 |
| Colleges | 1 |
| DHQ hospitals | 1 |
| THQ hospitals | 1 |
| Police stations | 4 |
| Civil courts | 1 |
Institutions and public services
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools | 83 |
| Colleges | 1 |
| Police stations | 4 |
| Civil courts | 1 |
Hospitals
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| DHQ | 1 |
| THQ | 1 |
Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly (2026–2031)
| Constituency | Member | Party |
|---|---|---|
| GBA-4 Nagar-I | Muhammad Ali Akhtar | Pakistan Peoples Party |
| GBA-5 Nagar-II | Zulfiqar Ali Murad | Pakistan Peoples Party |
Priority issues and challenges
1. Road infrastructure
Mountain roads connecting Nagar’s villages to the Karakoram Highway are vulnerable to landslides, rockfalls and difficult winter conditions.
2. Water crisis
Reliable drinking-water distribution and irrigation supplies remain important concerns for settlements dependent on local water sources.
3. Health
Remote communities face challenges accessing emergency transport, specialist doctors and advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities.
4. Unemployment
Limited formal-sector jobs and comparatively narrow private investment constrain employment options beyond agriculture, livestock and tourism.
5. Environmental challenges
Glacial hazards, landslides, erosion and inadequate waste management threaten agricultural land, settlements and fragile mountain environments.