[1] Its capital city is Khuzdar founded on 14 October 1955.

According to 2023 Pakistani census population of Kalat Division is 2,719,964 (2.7 million).

Kalat Division was established after the dissolution of the Balochistan state union on 14 October 1955.

When the Baluchistan States Union became Kalat Division, Khuzdar was established as the divisional headquarters.

In 1960, Lasbela district transferred to form Karachi-Bela division.