Uthal Explained

Uthal (ur|{{nq|اوتھل) is a city of Lasbela District in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. Uthal is the headquarters of Uthal Tehsil, an administrative subdivision of the district.^[3]

Demography

Population

As of the 2023 census, Uthal has a population of 37,071.^[4] The population consists principally of Baloch, followed by Sindhis and Pashtuns. The population is predominantly Muslim.

Education

The Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Science is located in Uthal, as are Balochistan Residential College, and Polytechnic College Uthal.

In August 2024, a bus with Pakistani pilgrims returning from Iran fell into a gorge near Uthal, killing 10 passengers.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: GPS coordinates of Uthal, Pakistan. Latitude: 25.8000 Longitude: 66.6167.
2. Web site: Balochistān (Pakistan): Province, Major Cities, Municipalites [sic] & Towns - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information.
3. Web site: Tehsils & Unions in the District of Lasbella - Government of Pakistan . 2012-08-05 . https://archive.today/20120805080130/http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=81&dn=Lasbella . 2012-08-05 . dead .
4. Web site: Balochistān (Pakistan): Province, Major Cities, Municipalites & Towns - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information . 2024-09-05 . www.citypopulation.de.
5. Web site: 2024-08-25 . At least 10 dead, 15 injured as bus carrying pilgrims overturns on Makran coastal highway . 2025-07-14 . The Nation . en-US.