Total population
1,146,267
Khyber District
The division’s historic gateway and transit corridor: anchored around the strategic Khyber Pass, extensive mountainous terrain, and cross-border trade with Afghanistan via Torkham. This page summarises district statistics, services, elected representation, and priority development challenges.
Basic information
Total area
2,576 km²
Administrative units
4 tehsils · 152 village & neighbourhood councils
Administrative scale
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,146,267 |
| Tehsils | 04 |
| Village & neighbourhood councils | 152 |
| Total area | 2,576 km² |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools | 701 |
| Colleges | 6 |
Health facilities
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| DHQ Hospital | 1 |
| THQ Hospitals | 3 |
Police stations
| Measure | Notes |
|---|---|
| Police stations | Not separately itemised in district source data. |
Civil courts
| Measure | Notes |
|---|---|
| Civil courts | District Court: 1 |
National Assembly constituencies
| Member | Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|---|
 |
NA-27 Khyber | Mr. Muhammad Iqbal Khan (IND) |
Provincial Assembly constituencies
| Member | Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|---|
 |
PK-69 Khyber-I | Muhammad Adnan Qadri (IND) |
 |
PK-70 Khyber-II | Muhammad Sohail Afridi (IND) |
 |
PK-71 Khyber-III | Abdul Ghani (IND) |
Priority issues & challenges
1. Road infrastructure
Road connectivity has improved in Jamrud, Bara, and Landi Kotal, but many rural roads remain poorly maintained and are affected by heavy rains and landslides.
2. Water supply
Communities in Bara, Jamrud, Landi Kotal, and Tirah face shortages of safe drinking water due to inadequate infrastructure and increasing demand.
3. Health
Healthcare services are available through DHQ Landi Kotal and THQ hospitals in Jamrud and Bara, but remote areas such as Tirah still have limited access to specialized care.
4. Unemployment
Limited industrial activity and private-sector investment result in high unemployment, particularly among youth across the district.
5. Environmental challenges
Deforestation, water scarcity, poor waste management, and flash floods affect Tirah Valley, Bara, Jamrud, and other parts of Khyber District.