Resources Awaran

 

Awaran has a large area, but the area potentially available for cultivation is very limited. The geographical area within administrative boundaries of the district is 2,162,948 hectares. The area not reported is 55.5 percent. The statistics shows that the reported area in Awaran is 963,388 hectares, i.e., 44.5 percent. Cultivable waste is only 0.7 percent. Potential area available for cultivation is 87,612 ha (4.1%). This area may be further developed for agricultural activities by improving the irrigation facilities and providing technical know-how to the farmers. It will improve the economic condition of the area.

 

Land use 1994-95

Area (Ha.)

% of total district area

Total Geographical Area

2,162,948

100

Area not Reported

1,199,560

55.5

Area Reported

963,388

44.5

- Area not available for cultivation

822,136

38.0

- Area under forest

35,760

1.7

- Area under permanent pasture

13,410

0.6

- Area under water logging and salination

4,470

0.2

- Cultivable waste

16,092

0.7

- Arable land

71,520

3.3

Potential area available for cultivation

87,612

4.1

Source:

Irrigation Department, GoB

 

More than half (55.5%) of the total geographical area in Awaran district is still not reported. Arable land is only 3.3 percent which invites serious efforts in exploitation of more land for agriculture. Climate of the district is semi-arid but temperate. The mountainous areas of the district may have mineral reserves but are not yet explored. Although the district is free of air and noise pollution, grey pollution is an increasing environmental threat.

 

Back to Awaran