About Ulugnor District

Ulugnor District was established on 26 December 1973 and is one of the administrative-territorial units of Andijan Region, Uzbekistan. The total area of the district is 420 square kilometres. The administrative centre of the district is Oqoltin urban-type settlement. The district's administrative structure includes one urban-type settlement and 23 citizens' self-governing bodies of mahallas.

As of 1 July 2025, the permanent population of the district was 64,400 people. Of this number, 6,700 people lived in urban areas and 57,700 in rural areas.

Agriculture plays an important role in the district's economy. The effective use of the district's economic potential, the development of entrepreneurship, the promotion of employment and the improvement of living standards are among the key priorities for the district's development.

Establishment and Activities of the Ulugnor District Hokimiyat

The Ulugnor District Hokimiyat is a local government authority responsible for exercising public administration within the district. Its activities are organised in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Local Government” and other regulatory legal acts.

The Hokimiyat works to implement local public administration, ensure the implementation of state policy at the district level, carry out tasks related to the district's development and protect the interests of the population.

Main Responsibilities of the Hokimiyat

• Developing and implementing programmes for the district's socio-economic development.

• Attracting investment, supporting entrepreneurship and promoting small businesses.

• Promoting employment, creating new jobs and reducing poverty.

• Supporting agricultural development and the efficient use of land and water resources.

• Organising and coordinating the development of road infrastructure, public utilities, construction and local improvement projects.

• Supporting the development of education, healthcare, culture and other social sectors.

• Reviewing citizens' applications and complaints in accordance with established legislation and safeguarding their rights and legitimate interests.

• Ensuring the implementation of tasks stipulated in state programmes and regulatory legal acts.

• Cooperating with relevant organisations to identify and address issues affecting local mahallas.

The Ulugnor District Hokimiyat operates on the principles of legality, transparency, accountability and service to the public. Its primary objective is to ensure the sustainable development of the district, create decent living conditions for residents and improve the well-being of the population.