Total population
528,902 2023 Census · 443,175 rural
Hangu District
Hangu District, part of Kohat Division, covers 1,097 sq. km and has a 2023 population of 528,902. The district is largely rural, with 443,175 people living in rural areas, and is known for its potential in oil, gas, coal and limestone resources. Hangu’s economy and development prospects are closely linked to natural resources, energy exploration and industrial growth. This page summarises district statistics, services, and priority development challenges.
Basic information
Total area
1,097 km²
Administrative units
2 tehsils · 68 union councils · 187 villages
Administrative scale
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population (2023 Census) | 528,902 |
| Total area | 1,097 km² |
| Tehsils | 02 |
| Union councils | 68 |
| Villages | 187 |
| Police stations | 05 |
| Civil courts | 12 |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Primary schools | 323 |
| Middle schools | 35 |
| High & higher-secondary schools | 0* |
| Colleges | 5 |
| Universities | 0 |
*Source data flags Hangu’s High/Higher-Secondary school count as an incomplete summary rather than a confirmed zero.
Hospitals & health facilities
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| Hospitals (beds) | 6 (266) |
| Dispensaries | 02 |
| Rural Health Centers (beds) | 1 (10) |
| Basic Health Units | 14 |
| MCH / Child Health Centers | 01 |
| TB clinics | 04 |
| Private medical practitioners | 28 |
DHQ hospital: Farid Khan Shaheed DHQ Hospital, Hangu (132+ beds after recent upgrades); THQ-level care is limited to Type-D/Category facilities in Thall and other centres.
Police stations
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Police stations (district total) | 05 |
Circles: Bilyamina-Hangu, City, Doaba, Saddar, Thall.
Civil courts
| Tehsil | Civil courts |
|---|---|
| Hangu Tehsil | 08 |
| Thall Tehsil | 04 |
| Total | 12 |
Priority issues & challenges
1. Road infrastructure
Mountainous terrain and poor maintenance impact connectivity and economic activities such as coal transport.
2. Water crisis
Water scarcity and supply issues, common to Kohat Division’s arid/semi-arid regions, affect both urban and rural households.
3. Health
Healthcare facilities are strained; the DHQ Hospital serves a significant population with ongoing upgrade needs for beds, specialties, and equipment.
4. Unemployment
Youth unemployment is a concern, linked to limited industrial opportunities beyond mining and agriculture.
5. Environmental challenges
Pollution from coal mining, deforestation, and water contamination affect local canals and rivers.