According to the 2023 national census, Aranji has a population of 50,533, all residing in rural areas.[1] This makes it one of the more sparsely populated areas in the district. The literacy rate stands at 12.11%, with the male literacy rate at 17.67% and female literacy rate at just 5.40%, among the lowest in Balochistan.[2]
In Aranji Tehsil, Brahui is the predominant language, spoken by approximately 48,420 people (95.8% of the population), followed by Balochi, spoken by around 1,135 individuals (2.3%).[3] The dominance of Brahui reflects the tehsil's historical roots as part of the central Brahui-speaking highlands of Balochistan, where tribal and cultural affiliations have preserved the language over centuries. Balochi, while present, plays a secondary role in local communication, often coexisting with Brahui in multilingual households and public life.[5]
Climate
The tehsil is frequently affected by extreme climatic conditions, including heatwaves, reduced precipitation, and prolonged droughts. In 2022, it experienced both a significant earthquake and an extended period of heavy rainfall, which led to widespread flooding. These events resulted in severe damage to housing, agricultural land, and livestock, exacerbating the area's existing vulnerabilities.[6][7]
Poverty
Extreme poverty is widespread across the tehsil. Access to basic services such as electricity, infrastructure, and clean water remains limited and inconsistent, with such provisions often being the exception rather than the norm.[8]
↑ Dashti, Zahid Hussain; Baloch, Zia ur Rahman; Durdana (June 2024). "(ای ک جاب رہ) ب راہوئی زب ان کی ب اریخ". Journal of Research (in Urdu). 40 (1). Multan: Department of Urdu, Bahauddin Zakariya University: 121–135. ISSN1726-9067. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
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