There are 14 districts in Gilgit Baltistan as of 2026.
The number was 11 before making Shigar, Kharmnag, and Roundu Baltistan a separate district, before they were also a part of the Skardu District.
List of Divisions in Gilgit-Baltistan
Before going deep into the list of districts in GB, you need to know about the total number of divisions in Gilgit Baltistan. These districts are sub-categorized into divisions.
Gilgit Baltistan Divisions
Baltistan Division
Gilgit Division
Diamer Division
Baltistan Division
The Baltistan division starts from the Gilgit Bridge to the end of Saltoro Valley in District Ghanche. In the Baltistan Division, there are 4 districts, which we will discuss later in this blog post.
Gilgit Division
With 5 districts covered, the Gilgit Division starts from the Gilgit Valley to Hunza and its surroundings.
Diamer Division
The third division is the Diamer division in GB, which covers a huge area of the population.
List Of Districts In Gilgit-Baltistan by Division
Baltistan Division
S/No | District Name | District Capital |
1 | Ghanche | Khaplu |
2 | Skardu | Skardu |
3 | Shigar | Shigar |
4 | Kharmang | Tolti |
5 | Roundu | Dambudas |
Gilgit Division
S/No | District Name | District Capital |
1 | Ghizer | Nagar |
2 | Gupis–Yasin | Phander |
3 | Gilgit | Gilgit |
4 | Hunza | Karimabad |
5 | Nagar | Nagarkhas |
Diamer Division
S/No | District Name | District Capital |
1 | Astore | Eidghah |
2 | Diamer | Chilas |
3 | Darel | Darel |
4 | Tangir | Tangir |
The Smallest Division Of Gilgit Baltistan By Population
The smallest district of Gilgit Baltistan by population is the Diamer division of Gilgit Baltistan.
The Smallest Division Of Gilgit Baltistan By Area
The smallest district of Gilgit Baltistan by area is the Baltistan Division.
The Largest Division Of Gilgit Baltistan by Population
The Largest Division Of Gilgit Baltistan by Population is the Gilgit Division.
The Largest Division Of Gilgit Baltistan by Area
The Largest Division Of Gilgit Baltistan by Area is also the Gilgit Division.
FAQs About Gilgit Baltistan Districts
How many districts are there in Gilgit-Baltistan as per the recent census?
There are officially 14 districts in Gilgit Baltistan as per the most recent census organized by the Government of GB.What is the name of the largest district of GB?
Gilgit is the largest division by population and area in GB.
Which is the most beautiful district of Gilgit Baltistan?
District Ghanche is the most beautiful District of Gilgit Baltistan with natural beauties.
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