Chitral
is landlocked and remains completely cut off from the rest of the
country for four to five months during winters. The only connection
between Chitral and the rest of the country
during
the winter season are the
'subject to weather' PIA flights. The Lowari Pass (10500 ft.)
separates it from the rest of Pakistan and the Shandur Pass (12305
ft.) separates it from Northern Areas. Both these passes remain
inaccessible for dour to five months due to snow. Chitral is an
extremely rugged and mountainous area, with deep narrow valleys,
through which run rapid and turbulent rivers and rivulets.
Geographically it may be defined as the drainage basin of the Chitral
River and its numerous tributaries. It is permeated by the mighty
range of the Hindu Kush and its many offshoots. This "sea of
mountains" which rise ridge behind ridge, finally toss themselves
up into one towering mass forming the majestic Tirich Mer, (25263 ft.)
The lowest elevation within the district is at Arandu (3577 ft.) where
the Chitral River leaves the territory and enters Afghanistan.
PROFILE
OF CHITRAL DISTRICT
Area. 14850 Sq.km
Population
·
Urban
30622
·
Rural
288067
Total 318689
Population
density 21.5 per sq. km.
·
Number
of Tehsils. Two (2)
·
Number
of Union Councils 24
·
Number
of Police stations 9
Other
important information
Total
number of Officer's/Officials. 5992 (from BPS 1to BPS-20)
Establishment budget (2001-2002) Rs. 324.20 million
