Chakhansur چکانسور دمگ ولسوالی چخانسور چخانسور ولسوالۍ | |
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  Chakhansur Location within Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates:31°10′N62°04′E / 31.167°N 62.067°E /31.167; 62.067 | |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Nimruz Province |
| Capital | Chakhansur |
| Population | |
• Estimate (2004) | 11,165 |
| Time zone | + 4.30 |
Chakhansur (Balochi:چکانسور دمگ,Dari:ولسوالی چخانسور) is a district in theNimruz Province ofAfghanistan. It has a population of about 11,165 as of 2004, which includesBaloch that form the majority followed byTajik, andPashtun ethnic groups.[1]
The economy is primarily based on agriculture, and availability of the water necessary for irrigation depends on the status of theSistan Basin, anendorheic basin which periodically becomes dry.[citation needed]
This area of Afghanistan was a majormedieval cultural hub on theSilk Road but most ancient structures are now covered by sand. Signs of historical irrigation systems, including canals, are still visible in the Chakhansur area while elsewhere canals are filled withsilt and agricultural fields buried by shifting sand. The area is relatively sparsely populated. There continue to be problems with water control and periodic flooding and drought.[2][3][4]
Ibrahim Khan Sanjrani Fort is located in this district.[citation needed]
In 2004 the Chakhansur farmers had been experiencing a severe and long term drought. Even with help from the World Food Program, perhaps as many as 20,000 have abandoned their homes, to search for water and jobs elsewhere.[5]
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