Total population
4,758,762
Peshawar District
Located in northwestern Pakistan, Peshawar District is the administrative and economic center of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The district combines a dense urban core with surrounding rural areas, serving as a major hub for trade, education, healthcare, and government services. The district headquarters at Peshawar City connects the province with the rest of Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan through key transport and commercial corridors. This page summarizes district statistics, public services, elected representation, and priority development challenges.
Basic information
Total area
1,518 km²
Administrative units
7 tehsils · 92 union councils
Administrative scale
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,758,762 |
| Tehsils | 07 |
| Union councils | 92 |
| Total area | 1,518 km² |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools | 1,424 |
| Colleges | 42 |
Health facilities
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| DHQ Hospital | 1 |
| THQ Hospitals | 5 |
Police stations
| Station | Count |
|---|---|
| Police stations (district total) | 35 |
| Total | 35 |
Civil courts
| Measure | Notes |
|---|---|
| Civil courts | District Court: 1 |
National Assembly constituencies
| Member | Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|---|
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NA-28 Peshawar-I | Mr. Noor Alam Khan (JUI-P) |
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NA-29 Peshawar-II | Mr. Arbab Amir Ayub (IND) |
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NA-30 Peshawar-III | Ms. Shandana Gulzar Khan (IND) |
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NA-31 Peshawar-IV | Mr. Sher Ali Arbab (IND) |
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NA-32 Peshawar-V | Mr. Asif Khan (IND) |
Provincial Assembly constituencies
| Member | Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|---|
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PK-72 Peshawar-I | Kiramat Ullah Khan (PPP) |
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PK-73 Peshawar-II | Arbab Muhammad Waseem Khan (PTI) |
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PK-74 Peshawar-III | Ijaz Muhammad (JUI-F) |
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PK-75 Peshawar-IV | Arbab Muhammad Usman Khan (ANP) |
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PK-76 Peshawar-V | Sami Ullah Khan (IND) |
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PK-77 Peshawar-VI | Sher Ali Afridi (IND) |
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PK-78 Peshawar-VII | Zahir Khan (PML-N) |
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PK-79 Peshawar-VIII | Jalal Khan (PML-N) |
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PK-80 Peshawar-IX | Arbab Zarak Khan (PPP) |
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PK-81 Peshawar-X | Syed Qasim Ali Shah (IND) |
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PK-82 Peshawar-XI | Malik Tariq Awan (PML-N) |
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PK-83 Peshawar-XII | Meena Khan (IND) |
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PK-84 Peshawar-XIII | Fazal Elahi (IND) |
Priority issues & challenges
1. Road infrastructure
Peshawar has a well-connected road network, but traffic congestion, poor maintenance, and seasonal flooding often disrupt transportation.
2. Water crisis
Rapid population growth and excessive groundwater use have caused water shortages and irregular supply, especially during summer.
3. Health
Major hospitals are overcrowded due to high patient loads, while some peri-urban and rural areas have limited access to healthcare.
4. Unemployment
Educated youth face unemployment because of limited industrial development and insufficient job opportunities.
5. Environmental challenges
Air pollution, urban expansion, poor waste management, and loss of green spaces are major environmental concerns in Peshawar.