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Jhal Magsi district is in the centre of Balochistan province of Pakistan.
The district is named after the town of Jhal, seat of the Magsi tribe, thus
the name. Jhal Magsi is the headquarters of the major Baloch tribe within
the district. The Magsi tribe is historically branched off the early Lashari
tribes. The district is divided into two sub-divisions: Gandawah and Jhal
Magsi. Both sub-divisions have a separate and different administrative
history. Gandawah is a historical and ancient town in Balochistan. Its
oldest name was Kandabil, which was renamed Gangaaba during Arab rule.
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History
During the colonial period of British rule this name was changed to Gandawah.
Jhal Magsi, the other important town of the district, is also the
headquarters of the Magsi tribe. It is predominantly a Baloch area and was
part of the Kalat native states during the colonial period. The Magsi tribe
enjoyed an important position during the period of the Kalat Khanate with
the Khan-e-Kalat as it's monarch. The district is rich in archaeological
sites and historical monuments.
Population
The population of Jhal Magsi District was estimated to be over 275,000 in
2009. Over 97% of the people of the area are Muslims And Hindus And Sikhs
Are About 3% Approx. The major Baloch and Jamot tribes in the district are
Magsi, Rind and Hathyari village of Machi.