Topography Jhall Magsi
The district of Jhall Magsi lies between 27°54’ to 29°59’ north latitude and 67°10’ to 68°29’ east longitude. It borders on Bolan in the north-east, Nasirabad in the east, Khuzdar in the west and Jaffarabad, Nasirabad and Larkana (Sindh) in the south. The total area of the district is 3,078 sq. km.
Jhall Magsi district is mostly a plain area. Gandawah lies 98 meters above sea level. Only 20 percent of the area is hilly. These hilly areas are in the west and are part of the Kirthar mountain range, which is one of the famous mountain ranges of Balochistan. The hills vary in height from 300 to 1200 meters. The plain of Jhall Magsi district is a desert and is formed of alluvial soil. It has an imperceptible slope from north to south.
Almost all important flood rivers of Balochistan cross through Jhall Magsi district. These flood rivers include Mula, Suklegi, Badrah, Nari ,Sharkal and Dhooriri. Beside these famous and important flood rivers, there are many nala (small water courses). The rivers Mula, Pir Chattal and Sukleji also provide some quantity of perennial water. This water is also used for irrigation purpose. Jhall Magsi, Gandawah, Gajan, Kotra Khari, Fatihpoor and Noshahra use the same water for drinking and irrigation purposes.