Nushki District (, locally known as Noshkay ) is one of the districts of Balochistan province, Pakistan. The administration of the Nushki district was taken over from the Khan of Kalat by the British government in 1896 and was leased from him on a perpetual quit rent in 1899.

Etymology

Balochi word Noshkay is derived from two Balochi words "Nosh-Koh" which stand for finishing work. The area was known as "Noshkay" until it was changed to "Noshki" during the British era.

Demographics

Population

According to 2023 census, the district had a population of 207,834.

Religion

In the 2023 census, Islam was the predominant religion with 99.13% while Hindus formed 0.69% of the population.

Language

At the time of the 2023 census, 56.87% of the population spoke Brahui, 38.46% Balochi and 4.34% Pashto as their first language. The following tribes are found in the district: • Jamaldini • Mandai • Badini • Mohammad Hassani • Sarparah • Syed • Barech • Mengal • Pirkani • Sasoli • Sumalani • Rodeni • Yallanzai • Hassanzai

Administrative divisions

Nushki District has only one tehsil, Nushki Tehsil, which is further sub-divided into eight union councils: Mengal, Badini Kashingi, Anam Bostan, Dak, Jamaldini, Ahmedwal, Mal, and Municipal Committee Noshki.