Total population
84,608
Shigar District
Shigar is a Baltistan district known for its historic settlements, Shigar Fort, agricultural valleys and access routes towards the high mountains of the Karakoram.
Basic information
Total area
4,173 km²
Administrative units
4 tehsils · 10 union councils · centre Shigar
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population (2023) | 84,608 |
| Area | 4,173 km² |
| Tehsils | 4 |
| Union councils | 10 |
| Administrative centre | Shigar |
| Schools | 114 |
| Colleges | 1 |
| DHQ hospitals | 1 |
| THQ hospitals | 1 |
| Police stations | 2 |
| Civil courts | 1 |
Institutions and public services
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools | 114 |
| Colleges | 1 |
| Police stations | 2 |
| Civil courts | 1 |
Hospitals
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| DHQ | 1 |
| THQ | 1 |
The compilation records 1 THQ hospital for Shigar, with a note that THQ coverage is counted across Gilgit-Baltistan.
Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly (2026–2031)
| Constituency | Member | Party |
|---|---|---|
| GBA-12 Shigar | Imran Nadeem | Pakistan Peoples Party |
Priority issues and challenges
1. Road infrastructure
Roads connecting Shigar Valley with Skardu and remote mountain settlements face landslide risks, flood damage and difficult access to high-altitude areas.
2. Water crisis
Maintaining safe drinking-water supplies and reliable irrigation infrastructure is challenging for scattered communities and agricultural settlements.
3. Health
Limited local specialist services and difficult access to larger hospitals can delay treatment for residents in remote areas.
4. Unemployment
Dependence on agriculture, seasonal tourism and a limited formal economy restricts year-round employment opportunities.
5. Environmental challenges
Tourism waste, glacier-related hazards, flash floods and pressure on fragile mountain landscapes require improved environmental management.