[2] The district is named after the town of Jhal, seat of the Magsi tribe.

The City is also known for ancient places and tourist attractions like Peer Chattal Shah Noorani, Taj Mahal of Balochistan (Moti Gohram Tomb), Moola River, Peer Lakha and more.

Literacy rate in 2014–15 of population 10 years and older in the district stood at 25% whereas for females it was only 11%.

Access to education for girls is a major issue in the district and is also reflected in the low literacy rates for females.

These rankings take into account the basic facilities available in schools including drinking water, working toilet, availability of electricity, existence of a boundary wall and general building condition.

More than 200 out of the 301 government schools in the district do not have electricity, toilet and a boundary wall.