Gresha Tehsil
Gresha, locally pronounced as Greshag or Greshak is an administrative subdivision of Khuzdar District in Balochistan, Pakistan. It is one of ten administrative units, comprising tehsils and sub-tehsils, in the district, alongside Aranji, Karakh, Khuzdar, Moola, Nal, Ornach, Saroona, Wadh, and Zehri. The tehsil spans an area of 2,622 square kilometres and is located south-west of Nal.
Population
According to the 2023 [Pakistani census|2023 national census], Gresha has a population of 69,665, all residing in rural areas, making it one of the more sparsely populated regions of the district. The tehsil consists of 9,920 households.
Education
The tehsil faces significant development challenges, particularly due to limited access to education and the absence of a functioning healthcare system. The literacy rate in the tehsil stands at 21.10%, reflecting limited access to formal education. This includes a male literacy rate of 27.06% and a significantly lower female literacy rate of just 16.38%, underscoring a notable gender gap in educational attainment.