Administration
The district is administratively subdivided into six tehsils which contain a total of 31-3=28 (3 UCs shifted to Lower Dir namely Khall, Akhagram and Toor Mang) Union Councils:
| Name of Tehsil | No. of Unions |
|---|---|
| Barawal | 3 |
| Chapar | 3 |
| Dir | 13 |
| Kalkot | 3 |
| Khal | 4-3=1 (3 UC shifted to Lower Dir) |
| Wari | 8 |
| Total | 31-3=28(3 UCs, shifted to Lower Dir) |
Upper Dir is represented in the National Assembly and Provincial Assembly by one elected MNA and three elected MPAs respectively who represent the following constituencies:
| Constituency | MPA | Party |
|---|---|---|
| NA-33 (Upper Dir) | Najum-din Khan | Pakistan Peoples Party |
| PF-91 (Upper Dir-I) | Muhammad Anwar | Pakistan Peoples Party |
| PF-92 (Upper Dir-II) | Bacha Salih | Pakistan Peoples Party |
| PF-93 (Upper Dir-III)Cum Lower Dir (3 Union councils in Dir Lower) | Malak Hayat Khan | Independent |
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