Karghond Rural District (Persian: دهستان کارغند) is an administrative subdivision (dehestan) located in the Central District of Qaen County, within South Khorasan Province, Iran.
Geography and Administration
- Country: Iran
- Province: South Khorasan
- County: Qaen
- District (Bakhsh): Central
The rural district comprises a collection of villages, with the village of Karghond serving as the administrative center.
Demographic Data
According to the national censuses conducted by the Statistical Center of Iran:
| Census Year | Population | Households |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4,554 | 1,132 |
| 2011 | 5,134 | 1,459 |
| 2016 | 5,939 | 1,874 |
The population figures indicate gradual growth over the ten‑year period.
Settlements
The rural district encompasses numerous villages; among them, the village of Karghond is the most populous. Precise numbers of villages vary by source, but official records list dozens of settlements within the district’s boundaries.
Time Zone
- Standard time: Iran Standard Time (IRST) UTC+3:30
- Daylight saving: Iran Daylight Time (IRDT) UTC+4:30 (when observed)
References
Data are derived from the censuses published by the Statistical Center of Iran (2006, 2011, 2016) and administrative records of South Khorasan Province.
