Mashkai

Mashkai Tehsil
Balochi: تحصیل مشکے
Mashkay Tehsil
Mashkai Tehsil
Mashkai Tehsil
Coordinates: 27°7′29″N 65°40′10″E / 27.12472°N 65.66944°E / 27.12472; 65.66944
Country Pakistan
ProvinceBalochistan
DistrictAwaran District
HeadquartersGajjar
Area
2,418 km2 (934 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)
45,938
  Density19.00/km2 (49.2/sq mi)
  Urban
18,056 (39.31%)
  Rural
27,882 (60.69%)
Literacy
  Literacy rate
  • Total:
    (41.21%)
  • Male:
    (48.92%)
  • Female:
    (32.70%)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Number of Union Councils3
Main languages43,649 (99.88%) Balochi, 2,069 Brahui

Mashkay, also spelled Mashkai, is an administrative subdivision (tehsil) of Awaran District in southern Balochistan, Pakistan, covering an area of approximately 2,418 square kilometres (934 sq mi). According to the 2023 national census, it has a population of approximately 45,938 residents distributed across 129 settlements. Administratively, Mashkay is sub-divided into three Union Councils: Gajjar, Nokjo, and Parwar.