Daska Tehsil
Daska Tehsil
تحصیل ڈسکہ تحصیل ڈسکا | |
|---|---|
Tehsil | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Sialkot |
| Capital | Daska |
| Government | |
| • MNA | Syeda Nosheen Shah |
| • MPA | Zeshan Mughal |
| Area | |
• Tehsil | 690 km2 (270 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Tehsil | 980,547 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 228,626 (23.31%) |
| • Rural | 751,921 (76.69%) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Daska Tehsil is located in the Sialkot District of Punjab, Pakistan. It has a population of approximately 980,547 as of 2023, with Daska city being the administrative center. The tehsil covers an area of 690 square kilometers and has a population density of around 1,421 people per square kilometer. Daska is known for its agricultural significance, with major crops like rice and wheat being grown in the region. The literacy rate in Daska Tehsil is relatively high at 79.19%, reflecting its emphasis on education and development.