Total population
1,797,177
Mansehra District
The administrative heart of Hazara Division's northern gateway: a mountainous district centered on Mansehra City, home to the famous Kaghan Valley, Balakot, and Lake Saiful Muluk. A major tourism, agriculture, livestock, and transport hub located along the strategic corridor linking Islamabad with northern Pakistan and CPEC routes. This profile summarizes district statistics, services, elected representation, and key development opportunities and challenges.
Basic information
Total area
4,579 km²
Administrative units
5 tehsils · 128 union councils · 137 villages
Administrative scale
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,797,177 |
| Tehsils | 05 |
| Union councils | 128 |
| Villages | 137 |
| Total area | 4,579 km² |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools | 2,326 |
| Colleges | 12 |
Health facilities
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| DHQ Hospital | 1 |
| THQ Hospital | 1 |
Police stations
| Station | Count |
|---|---|
| City | 5 |
| Shinkyari | 5 |
| Oghi | 5 |
| Balakot | 4 |
| Paras | 3 |
| Total | 22 |
Civil courts
| Tehsil | Civil courts (approx.) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mansehra | 11+ | Civil Judge-I to XI, plus Senior Civil Judge/Admin & Family Courts |
| Balakot | 2+ | Civil Judge-I/JM-I, Civil Judge-II/JM-II, and related |
| Oghi | 1–2 | Tehsil Courts with Civil Judge postings |
| Others (e.g. Baffa Pakhal) | — | Limited / combined under main courts |
| Total civil courts | ~15–18+ | Including Senior Civil Judges and Family Courts handled at Civil Judge level |
National Assembly constituencies
| Member | Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|---|
 |
NA-14 Mansehra-I | Sardar Muhammad Yousaf Zaman (PML-N) |
 |
NA-15 Mansehra-cum-Torghar | Shahzada Muhammad Gushtasap Khan (IND) |
Provincial Assembly constituencies
| Member | Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|---|
 |
PK-36 Mansehra-I | Munir Hussain |
 |
PK-37 Mansehra-II | Babar Saleem Swati |
 |
PK-38 Mansehra-III | Zahid Chanzeb |
 |
PK-39 Mansehra-IV | Ikram Ullah |
 |
PK-40 Mansehra-V | Sardar Shahjehan Yousaf |
Priority issues & challenges
1. Road infrastructure
Road infrastructure in Mansehra is in a dilapidated condition, particularly link roads to tourist destinations and hilly areas, causing major disruptions especially during rains and affecting tourism and local transport.
2. Water crisis
Mansehra is facing a severe water crisis, with dropping water tables and intermittent supply in urban and suburban areas exacerbated by dry spells and infrastructure gaps.
3. Health
Healthcare facilities in Mansehra are under severe strain, with limited hospital beds relative to the district's growing population and mountainous terrain challenges limiting access.
4. Unemployment
Mansehra has a high youth unemployment rate, contributing to local economic pressures in a region with limited industrial and job opportunities.
5. Environmental challenges
Widespread deforestation threatens Mansehra's forests and environment, leading to soil erosion, biodiversity loss, and increased vulnerability to landslides and floods.