Tikri (Pakistan)

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Tikri is a town and a valley of the Pakhtuns, it is located in Batagram Tehsil, Batagram District in the North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan. It is located at 34°37'20N 73°1'10E and lies to the south of the district capital Batagram[1].

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Coordinates: 34°37′20″N, 73°1′10″E

Tikri is a well known beautiful valley of the Batagram district of NWFP province. It is approx. 15 kilometers far from the distric headquarters. The main population comprises of a Pashtun Tribe of Swatis who are reported to have migrated to this area in 1490 from Swat and wrested this area from the clutches of Timur's army.

Three main tribes of Swatis dwell in this area namely; Malkal, Ashror and Naror. These are very peace loving, hospitable people who love sense of humor.