Dhirar

Dhirar is a tribal designation and surname used by communities in parts of South Asia, most commonly associated with Baloch populations in Pakistan. In ethnographic sources, Dhirar is described as a Baloch tribal lineage that forms part of the wider Baloch tribal mosaic, often counted among confederations of clans in the region that spans Balochistan and the adjoining areas of Sindh and southern Punjab. As a surname, Dhirar is carried by individuals across Pakistan and among diaspora communities; naming patterns in the region frequently reflect ancestral lineage, clan origin, and tribal affiliations.

Historically, Baloch tribes such as the Dhirar have been semi-nomadic or settled, with livelihoods centered on pastoralism, agriculture, and trade. Social organization tends to be clan-based, with elders and jirgas playing a role in resolving disputes and maintaining customary laws. Marriage practices, kinship, and honor codes are culturally significant and vary between communities.

Reliable, consolidated statistics on the Dhirar population or precise geographic distribution are limited in widely available sources, and local histories may present differing genealogies. Notable references to the Dhirar often appear within broader ethnographic overviews of Baloch tribes or regional gazetteers.

See also: Baloch tribes, list of ethnic groups in Pakistan, tribal structure in Balochistan.