Lakhra Tehsil

Lakhra
Balochi: تحصیل لاکھڑا
Lakhro
Tehsil of Lasbela District
Lakhra
Lakhra
Coordinates: 25°51′N 66°27′E / 25.850°N 66.450°E / 25.850; 66.450
Country Pakistan
ProvinceBalochistan
DistrictLasbela District
TehsilLakhra
Area
1,954 km2 (754 sq mi)
Elevation
12 - 32 m (−90 ft)
Population
 (2023)
46,744
 • Density23.92/km2 (62.0/sq mi)
 • Rural
46,744 (100%)
Literacy
 • Literacy rate
  • Total:
    (15.31%)
  • Male:
    (22.87%)
  • Female:
    (7.50%)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Main languages36,625 Balochi 7,012 Sindhi

Lakhra (Balochi: لاکھڑا, Sindhi: لاکڙا‎, pronounced [ˈlaːx.ɾa]) is an administrative subdivision tehsil) in Lasbela District, located in the southeastern part of Balochistan, Pakistan. As per the 2023 national census, Lakhra has a population of 46,744, residing in 201 settlements in rural areas. The town of Lakhra functions as the tehsil's administrative centre. The region remains largely disconnected from major transport networks and suffers from inadequate electricity infrastructure.

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