Jaghori District - Demographics

Demographics

Jaghori is home to the Hazaras; an ethnic group that constitutes 20%-25% of Afghanistan's population. They speak Dari with a distinct accent (called Hazaragi). The literacy rate is among the highest in the country, and there is a noteworthy library of around 5,000 books in the capital, Chil Baghtu. The average number of people per household is 8. The entire district is primarily Hazara, however Kuchi nomads travel through the area in spring and autumn. This has caused significant conflict in 2007-2008 as in other areas of Afghanistan such as Behsud District.