Rakhshan Division رخشان ڈویژن رخشان ولایت | |
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 Map of Rakhshan Division | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Balochistan |
| Capital | Kharan |
| Established | 17 May 2017 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Divisional Administration |
| • Commissioner | N/A |
| • Regional Police Officer | N/A |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Total | 1,040,001 |
Rakhshan Division is an administrative division of Balochistan Province, Pakistan. [1] [2]
It contains the following districts:
According to 2023 census, Rakhshan Division had a population of 1,040,001. [3]
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