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It is a district and divisional headquarter town in Balochistan. It is at the apex of a narrow valley at an elevation of 4.000 feet. The climate is good with plenty of water. The town is surrounded by orchards. During the Arab rule this region formed the province of Turan and Khuzdar was the capital. It was an important cantonment and was the headquarter of the Arab General Commanding the Indian frontier. Later Khuzdar became a part of the Kalat State. It was the scene of a battle between the people of Jhalawan and the Khan of Kalat in 1869. The Khan of Kalat Mir Khuda Khan was victorious and built here a fort of painted pottery. Close to the town are the ruins of an old fort built by the Arabs.