The Upper Dir district of Pakistan has a population of over 575,000 people as of 1998, with a population density of 155.7 people per square kilometer. Most people live in rural areas, and the average household size is 8 people. Literacy rates are low at 21.21% overall, with male literacy at 36.1% and female literacy only 6.1%. The district covers 3,699 square kilometers and had an average annual growth rate of 2.76% from 1981 to 1998.
The Upper Dir district of Pakistan has a population of over 575,000 people as of 1998, with a population density of 155.7 people per square kilometer. Most people live in rural areas, and the average household size is 8 people. Literacy rates are low at 21.21% overall, with male literacy at 36.1% and female literacy only 6.1%. The district covers 3,699 square kilometers and had an average annual growth rate of 2.76% from 1981 to 1998.
The Upper Dir district of Pakistan has a population of over 575,000 people as of 1998, with a population density of 155.7 people per square kilometer. Most people live in rural areas, and the average household size is 8 people. Literacy rates are low at 21.21% overall, with male literacy at 36.1% and female literacy only 6.1%. The district covers 3,699 square kilometers and had an average annual growth rate of 2.76% from 1981 to 1998.
Population - 1998 575852 persons Male 291582 (50.63 %) Female 284276 (49.36 %) Sex Ratio (males per 100 females) 102.6 Populaltion Density 155.7 per Sq. Km Urban Population 22901 (3.98 %) Rural Population 552957 (96.02 %) Average Household Size 8.0 Literacy Ratio (10 +) 21.21 % Male 36.10 % Female 6.10 % Population - 1981 362565 persons Average Annual Growth Rate (1981 - 98) 2.76 %
Total Housing Units 71705
Pacca Housing Units 59580 (83.09 %) Housing Units having Electricity 27578 (38.46 %) Housing Units having Piped Water 1355 (18.90 %) Housing Units using Gas for Cooking 425 (0.64 %)
Administrative Units Tehsils 02 Union Councils 31 Mauzas 686 Town Committees 01