Kaldar
7.9
High score (8-10)
Kaldar is smaller and less militarized than districts closer to Mazar—Taliban presence is administrative, not confrontational. If you're there legitimately (work, business), locals treat you professionally without the city's constant surveillance. The pace is slower but that can mean breathing room.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Limited services, traditional society, and routine Taliban control. You're useful or you're irrelevant—no middle ground for tourists. Women are veiled and segregated. No healthcare, no real commerce beyond local needs.
Lower score (below 6)
Geographically isolated and resource-poor. One health issue and you're in real danger. Security incidents here are handled locally with no outside oversight. Very few reasons to be here as a foreigner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Kaldar, Balkh?
$1k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Kaldar, Balkh?
Women marry at 22
How common is a college degree in Kaldar, Balkh?
9% men have degree
What's the average male height in Kaldar, Balkh?
168 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Kaldar, Balkh?
Local women avg 23.2