Bhag Explained

Official Name:Bhag
Native Name:بھاگ
Mapsize:100px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Pakistan
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Type2:Division
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Type4:Tehsil
Subdivision Name1: Balochistan
Subdivision Name2:Naseerabad Division
Subdivision Name3:Kacchi District
Subdivision Name4:Bhag Tehsil
Leader Title:Assistant Commissioner
Leader Name:Hafiz Muhammad Tariq
Timezone1:PST
Utc Offset1:+5
Area Code Type:Calling code

Bhag (Urdu: بھاگ) is a city located within Kachhi District of Balochistan Province of Pakistan. It is the largest city of the district and sits at an altitude of 90 meters (298 feet).[1]

Prior to 2013, Bhag Tehsil was located within Kachhi District before being split off to become part of Lehri District (along with Lehri Tehsil) within Sibi Division, which (Lehri district) was later absorbed into Sibi District in 2018.

Also, Bolan and Kachhi are used interchangeably

A minority of residents are Hindus, serving primarily as traders and playing a vital role in business.[2] The eponymous Bhagnari community, now mostly located in Mumbai, originated in Bhag.

The tehsil comprises one municipal committee and four union councils. The municipal committee is Bhag, and the union councils are: Naushehra, Jalal Khan, Chhalgari, and Mehram.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.fallingrain.com/world/PK/02/Bhag.html Location of Bhag - Falling Rain Genomics
  2. https://web.https://www.facebook.com/groups/648513198539270/permalink/2702650419792194.org/web/20110807195739/http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=100&dn=Bolan Tehsils & Unions in the District of Bolan