Mangocher
Mangocher
Brahui: منگچر | |
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Village | |
Mangocher | |
| Coordinates: 29°21′00″N 66°38′20″E / 29.350°N 66.639°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Balochistan |
| Division | Kalat Division |
| District | Kalat District |
| Tehsil | Mangochar Tehsil |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PKT) |
Mangocher is a village located in Mangochar Tehsil of Kalat District, Balochistan, Pakistan. It is situated 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of the town of Kalat and lies around 107 kilometres (66 mi) south of Quetta, the provincial capital.
Mangocher is situated at an elevation of approximately 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) above sea level in the highland region of central Balochistan. The surrounding terrain consists of arid plateaus and mountainous formations, including parts of the Central Brahui Range. The climate is arid to semi-arid, with cold winters that may bring snowfall in higher areas, and warm to mild summers. Precipitation is generally low and irregular, occurring in both summer and winter. Nearby features include the Harboi Range, notable for its juniper forests.
Mangocher possesses essential infrastructure, including electricity supply through a grid station, road connectivity via the N-25 National Highway, and basic water and education facilities. These services, however, are constrained by security challenges, limited resources, and broader underdevelopment within the tehsil and district.