Namli Maira
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| Province | NWFP |
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| District | Abbottabad |
| Tehsil | Abbottabad |
| Nazim | Sardar Shakeel Ahmed[1] |
| Naib Nazim | Tauseer Ahmed |
| Population | 8,900 |
| Coordinates | 34° 07.33' N, 073° 23.00' E |
Namli Maira is one of the 51 Union Councils of Abbottabad District in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan.[2]
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[edit] History
[edit] 2005 earthquake
The 8 October 2005, was one of the worst days in the history of Pakistan. An Earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck the Northern areas as well as Kashmir. Across both sides of the line of control. The quake brought huge destruction. Namli Maira was partially damaged, but the aftershocks were felt in this area even in December. Houses were damaged but the death toll was very low.
[edit] Location
Namli Maira is situated between 34° 07.33' N, 073° 23.00' E in Abbottabad district. The Union Council is a collection of small hamlets, and takes it name from the largest two i.e. Namli and Maira. These settlements are nestled on mountain ridges about 20 kilometres from the city of Abbottabad, Pakistan. A mettled road connects Namli Maira to the main Abbottabad-Nathia Gali road near Azizabad (Bagnotar) and is an alternate route to reach Nathia Gali from Abbottabad. It is some 3 Kilometres away from main road (Bagnotar). Miranjani the highest peak of the area is also in Namli Maira. this is very beautiful place and I like it very much. From Mera Jani, Azad Kashmir, River Jhelum, (Kohala) Tarbela lake, Abbottabad city, Havelian and other far places can easily be seen.
Namli Maira is mainly a mountainous rural area. The nearest city to people living in Namli Maira is Abbottabad which is also its Tehsil & District capital.
[edit] Administration
The Union Council is administratively divided into the following areas Dhaki Khaitar, Namli Maira, Noormang and Pangoora [1].
[edit] Villages
The most prominent villages of Namli Maira Union council are
- Namli
- Maira khurd
- Maira kalan
- Noor mang
- Jaster
- Pangoora
[edit] Mohallas
Namli Maira consists of the following important Mohallas
- Proper Namli
- Maira Khurd
- Maira Kalan
- Dana
- Paghar
- Kotli
- Upper Kallah
- Lower Kallah
- Noor Nala
- Dera
- Khuni Back-Nali
- Pharhee
- Thoore
- Bharian
- Upper Maira
- Lower Maira
- Nakorri
- Har
- Kandrali
- Mandri
- The following names of various mohallas of village Jaster have not been including;
- Phakain jaster
- Charri jaster
- khilisri
- Proper jaster
- Jhangri
- Dana
- plut
- basala
- kaharian
- khiter
- Parri Upper Maira Kalan
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According to population Maira Klan, Proper Namli, Maira Khurd are the most populated areas.
- Jabrain
[edit] Livelihood
Hunger and starvation pushed many people towards the plains or into the army, police and other services. The main occupations of the people is farming and cattle breeding. Farming is the main occupation of the hill people although it return them low profit. Farmers cultivate one season crops in the hilly tracts as they have no idea of double cropping, reason being climatic and irrigation water conditions do not permit high returns. Due to the lack of awareness of agricultural knowledge farmers are unable to get proper return. The other occupation of these hill people is cattle breeding - but this is also not very profitable. Cows, sheep and goat are kept for supplying milk for the daily use of the household. Bullocks are used to work the plough.
[edit] Ethnic groups
The majority of the people of Namli Maira belong to the Karlal (Sardar).
Other tribes in this area are: Turks, Mughal, Malik and Awan and Abbasi, although they are in a minority. People are religious and are all Muslims. Although Hindku is spoken throughout Namli Maira, Urdu and English are also understood by everyone.[citation needed]
[edit] Climate and Crops
As this area is away from sea and is above from sea level its winter are extreme. Winter lasts from October to April. April tends to be quite pleasant as the climate is temperate. In May and June the temperature rises to a maximum of 30 degrees.
From mid July to mid August people enjoy fifth season of monsoon, which provides relief after the hot months (i.e. May and June). Farming is the main occupation of the people. The major crops grown here are potato and maize. Some vegetable are also found here like turnip, radish, peas, pumpkin, beans and mustard.
[edit] Fruits
Fruit like pear, apple, black grapes, grapes, fig, peach, damson plum, mulberry, wild fig, lemon, apricot are find in abundance in Namli Maira. As the hill people lack awareness about the markets, they are unable to get a proper return. These fruits only meet the requirement of local people.
[edit] Forests
Most of the area of these hilly hamlets villages are covered with trees. Peaks are covered with evergreen trees including pine, walnut, oak and maple trees. Herbs, shrubs, wild flowers and thorny bushes can be seen in abundance. Goats and other pet animals grassing in pastures. People used forest wood as fuel for daily use and also for homes construction.
[edit] Education
Literacy Rate: Namli Maira village has one of the highest literacy rates for the district. The literacy rate of Namli Maira is about 75%. Girls and boys both type of school are found here. There are Primary schools for boys and girls, Government Boys High School, Girls High school. Private English Medium School (Model Public School Namli run by sir Tariq )are also located here - these account for the high literacy rate.
As this is away from city only a day trip is recommended for tourists. There is no over night stay facility here.
[edit] Notable people
Late Sardar Ghulam Nabi Khan (www.sardarnabi.com) (died in December 2006), was also known as Chief Sahib made every possible effort for the betterment of this area and did his best for the people of Namli Maira.[3] He is well regarded by the local people, as he helped provide basic facilities like road, electricity, telephone and water supply scheme. Sardar Ghulam Nabi Khan was elected three times to the Provincial legislature and remained a member of the cabinet of ministers of the province.[3] His brother Sardar Mohammad Yousaf, who is the father of Sardar Mommad Raza Khan, remained a well respected Chairman of the Union Council.
Mr. Justice Sardar Mohammad Raza Khan: He is the son of late Sardar Muhammad Yousuf and nephew of late Sardar Ghulam Nabi Khan. Appointed as Civil Judge in 1970, he secured constitutional appointments as judge Peshawar High Court in 1993. became Chief Justice Peshawar High Court in the year 2000. During this period he was twice appointed as Acting Governor NWFP. In the year 2002 he was elevated as Judge Supreme Court of Pakistan. Wrote history when he gave a judgement against the ruling military dictator of Pakistan in October 2007 and then again lived up to the expectations of the people when he opted to retire rather than to take oath under the defunct PCO promulgated illegally by General Musharraf on 3rd of November, 2007. He is pride of Namli Maira and We love our beloved Justice Sardar Raza Khan.
Sardar Muhammad Riaz Khan: got his basic education from Namli Maira and then from Abbotttabad Government Schools. He stood 1st in FSc and got admission in Engineering College, Peshawar University. He completed his engineering and joined Housing and Works department. He gained achievements while working hard in the same department and served in different positions like Director General Pak PWD and finally he was promoted to Federal Secretary Housing and Works. He has also worked as Chairman Monopoly Control Authority. During his service he helped many people of Namli Maira in getting better job opportunities. After retirement from the service he again worked for one of the most effected district from earth quake in 2005.
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