| Native name | گریشا |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 27°36′1″N 65°56′1″E |
| Province | Balochistan |
| District | Khuzdar District |
| Tehsil | Gresha |
| Area total | 2,622 km² |
| Population total | 69,665 |
| Population as of | 2023 |
| Population density | 26.57 km² |
| Population urban | - |
| Population rural | 69,665 |
| Literacy rate | 21.10%[1] |
| Time zone | PST |
| Main language | 45,839 Balochi, 23,362 Brahui[2] |
Gresha, locally pronounced as Greshag or Greshak (; , ɡɾeːˈʃə) is an administrative subdivision (Tehsil) of Khuzdar District in Balochistan, Pakistan.[3] It is one of ten administrative units, comprising tehsils and sub-tehsils, in the district, alongside Aranji, Karakh, Khuzdar, Moola, Nal, Ornach, Saroona, Wadh, and Zehri. The tehsil spans an area of 2,622 square kilometres and is located south-west of Nal.[3]
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | ... | — |
| 1961 | ... | — |
| 1972 | ... | — |
| 1981 | ... | — |
| 1998 | ... | — |
| 2017 | 45,648 | — |
| 2023 | 69,665 | +52.6% |
[3] According to the 2023 national census, Gresha has a population of 69,665, all residing in rural areas, making it one of the more sparsely populated regions of the district. The tehsil consists of 9,920 households.[4]
Education
The tehsil faces significant development challenges, particularly due to limited access to education and the absence of a functioning healthcare system.[5] The literacy rate in the tehsil stands at 21.10%, reflecting limited access to formal education. This includes a male literacy rate of 27.06% and a significantly lower female literacy rate of just 16.38%, underscoring a notable gender gap in educational attainment.[1]
References
- ^ "Table 12 - Literacy Rate, Enrolment and Out of School Population by Sex and Rural/Urban, Census 2023". pbs.gov.pk. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
- ^ "Table 11: Population by Mother Tongue, Gender, and Rural/Urban Residence (Census 2023)". pbs.gov.pk. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "Table 1: Area, Population by Sex, Sex Ratio, Population Density, Urban Population, Household Size and Annual Growth Rate, Balochistan". pbs.gov.pk. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, Census. 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "Table 24: Housing Characteristics, Facilities of Toilet and Washroom Used by Households, Rural/Urban: Census 2023". pbs.gov.pk. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
- ^ Basheer, Fida (19 May 2021). "Gresha: The Ignored Sub-Tehsil". thebalochnews.com. The Baloch News. Retrieved 19 May 2025.