Bolan

Bolan is a toponym and surname associated with western Pakistan, particularly the Balochistan region. The name is linked to several geographic features and administrative areas, including the Bolan Pass, the Bolan River, and Bolan District in Balochistan.

The Bolan Pass is a historic mountain pass through the Sulaiman Mountains in western Pakistan. It connects the Sibi Plain with Quetta and has long served as a major route for trade, migration, and military movement. The pass was notably used during various periods of regional history, including the British colonial era, and remains a notable geographical corridor in the region.

The Bolan River is a river in Balochistan that traverses the Bolan area. The term Bolan is also part of an administrative designation, as Bolan District is an administrative district within Balochistan Province, representing one of the local governmental units in the region.

Notable people with the surname Bolan include Marc Bolan (1947–1977), an English singer-songwriter who was the founder and frontman of the glam rock band T. Rex. The name Bolan also appears in other contexts as a family name and toponym, and it should not be confused with similarly spelled names from different linguistic or regional backgrounds.