Amirabad, Pakistan

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Amirabad is a village of the Union Council of Sherwan in the Abbottabad District of Pakistan[1], it is located 24 km north west of the city of Abbottabad and 5km east of Sherwan.

[edit] People

The population of Amirabad is over 1000[2]. According to 1998 census, it was 959[3]. The local language is Hindko while Urdu is understood universally. The main tribe of this area is the Tanoli. The other tribes are Aawans and Pathans. In Kaaien the Gujjars are also reside since 1940.

Amirabad
Amirabad

[edit] Location

Amirabad "Formerly known as Kumharan" is located at the bottom of KOE BULYANA which is around 6000 feet (1828 Meters) high from sea level. The forest of Bulyana host a number of wild animals. Amirabad is divided into two parts Amirabad (sheher) and Kaaien. Kaaien is in the east of Amirabad at the altitude of 4840 ft (1475 Meters). It is the highest village of Union Council of Sherwan.

Locals grow seasonal crops such as Maize (Makai), Wheat (Gandum) and Mustard (sarsoan). Amirabad is very rich in fruits such as Grapes, orange, apple, plum, figs, apricot and many more.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Administrative Units of District Abbottabad
  2. ^ List of Union Councils and population in Abbottabad District
  3. ^ 1998 Village/Town LIST- DISTRICT: ABBOTABAD

Coordinates: 34°11′23.52″N, 73°05′29.60″E

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