Total population
1,040,856 2023 Census
Lakki Marwat District
The division’s southern agricultural district: a predominantly plain landscape centred on Lakki Marwat City, serving as a strategic link between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s settled districts and the south. Its economy is driven by agriculture, livestock, trade, transport, and small-scale industries. This page summarises district statistics, services, elected representation, and priority development challenges.
Basic information
Total area
3,164 km²
Administrative units
4 tehsils · 34 union councils
Administrative scale
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population (2023 Census) | 1,040,856 |
| Total area | 3,164 km² |
| Tehsils | 04 |
| Union councils | 34 |
| Distance from Peshawar | ~290 km |
| Adult literacy (15+) | 53% |
| Out-of-school children (5–16) | 36% |
| Police stations | 06 |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools (all levels) | 1,076 |
| Colleges | 10 |
| Higher Education Department count | 9 |
Hospitals & health facilities
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| DHQ hospital | 01 |
| Type-D hospital | 01 |
| RHCs | 05 |
| BHUs | 27 |
| Civil dispensaries | 07 |
| MCH centres | 02 |
| Sub Health Centers | 02 |
| Total facilities | 45 |
Police stations
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Police stations (district total) | 06 |
Tehsil-wise breakdown is not available in the source data; a district-wide total is shown.
Civil courts
| Measure | Notes |
|---|---|
| Civil courts (by tehsil) | Not specified in available district source data. |
Elected representation (Provincial Assembly, party mix)
Based on listed MNAs (NA-41) and MPAs (PK-105–PK-107).
Key challenge indicators
Adult literacy (15+) and out-of-school children (5–16) are shown as percentages. Further detail is in the priority sections below.
National Assembly constituencies
| Member | Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|---|
|
NA-41 Lakki Marwat | M. Sher Afzal Khan |
Provincial Assembly constituencies
| Member | Constituency | Name (Party) |
|---|---|---|
|
PK-105 Lakki Marwat-I | Johar Muhammad (Independent) |
|
PK-106 Lakki Marwat-II | Hisham Inam Ullah Khan (PML-N) |
|
PK-107 Lakki Marwat-III | Tariq Saeed (Independent) |
Priority issues & challenges
1. Road infrastructure
The N-55 corridor and rural roads are poorly maintained, particularly during the rainy season, disrupting movement of people and agricultural produce.
2. Water supply
Groundwater depletion and inadequate water-supply infrastructure affect both drinking water access and irrigation reliability across the district.
3. Health access
Specialized healthcare remains limited in remote areas, with the district relying on one DHQ hospital, one Type-D hospital, and a network of RHCs and BHUs.
4. Unemployment
Limited industry and private investment leave youth unemployment high, with most livelihoods tied to agriculture, livestock, and informal trade.
5. Environmental challenges
Water scarcity, drought, land degradation, and seasonal flooding continue to threaten crop yields and rural livelihoods.