Kharan Quetta – Area Guide
Kharan (Balochi: ھاران; Urdu: خاران) is a town in Kharan District, Balochistan, Pakistan. The town serves as the division headquarters of Rakhshan Division and is home to many Baloch clans. It has historical significance, with notable personalities such as former Federal Shariat Court and Balochistan High Court Chief Justice Mohammad Noor Meskanzai belonging to Kharan.
Kharan Location
Kharan is located in the Kharan District of Balochistan, Pakistan, at an altitude of 692 meters (2,273 feet). It is situated in southwestern Pakistan and serves as the division headquarters of Rakhshan Division.
Kharan Postal Code Quetta
| Post Office | Kharan |
| Postal Code | 94100 |
| Delivery Status | Delivery |
| Main GPO | Quetta GPO |
| Province (State) | Balochistan |
| District | Quetta |
| Attached Branch Code | 94101 |
| Address (Location) | Kharan Post Office, Quetta GPO, Balochistan – 94100 |
| Contact Number | Not Available |
Weather
Kharan experiences a dry and arid climate with extreme temperatures. Summers are hot and dry, while winters can be cold, especially at night. Rainfall is scarce, and strong winds are common in the region.
Kharan Desert
The Kharan Desert (Urdu: صحرائے خاران) is a sandy and mountainous desert in Balochistan, Pakistan. It is infamous for its harsh climate and dry terrain, making it unsuitable for agriculture.
History of Kharan Desert
- Pakistan’s second nuclear test, Chagai-II, was conducted here on May 30, 1998.
- Alexander the Great passed through this region during his return from the Indus Valley, attempting to follow the route of Cyrus the Great.
- The desert was historically known as Gedrosia.
Distance from Kharan to Other Cities
Here’s a table showing the distance from Kharan to major cities:
City | Distance (km) | Distance (miles) |
Quetta | 237 km | 147 miles |
Karachi | 441 km | 274 miles |
Islamabad | 927 km | 576 miles |
Lahore | 920 km | 572 miles |
Peshawar | 840 km | 522 miles |
Sindh | 429 km | 267 miles |
Punjab | 760 km | 472 miles |
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 963 km | 598 miles |
Gilgit-Baltistan | 1,205 km | 749 miles |