| Sarai Saleh | |
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| — Town and union council — | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Region | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Haripur District |
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| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
Sarai Saleh is one of the 44 union councils, administrative subdivions, of Haripur District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.[1]
Sarai Saleh is located about 5 kilometer away in the north east of Haripur City. It is 597 m high from mean sea level. Sarai Saleh is a beautiful green valley surrounded by hills. The area of Sarai Saleh is 2 to 3 square km. It has a famous Dor (River) located in northern part of main G.T road called Shahr-e-Resham (KKH). There is an old Railway Station founded in 1928 located in southern side of G.T road.
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The predominant language spoken in the region is Hindko. ==Education==
Sarai Saleh has high literacy rate of 75% combined male and female. It is remarkably famous for its teachers. It is also called the land of teachers. There are several government and private institutes located in Sarai Saleh. Sarai Saleh is also famous for its poet ie Saeed Sahib, Gustip Safi, Sajid Hameed Sajid, Rashid Rana, Sageer Nadeem And Tahir Gul etc.
Sarai Saleh is famous by its sports. Many mega events are organized every year. Especially Field Marshal Ayub Khan Hockey Tournament and Azadi Cup Cricket Tournament are very popular among people. Sports that are commonly played at Sarai Saleh includes:
Dor river is located in southern part of Sarai Saleh. An amusement park has been established by third party owner for kids entertainment. This small park consists of Ferris wheel, Fly boat, Swing etc. Large number of people come across the city at this place. They used to bath or sit along the banks of dor river to enjoy wonderful evening in a beautiful environment.
Sarai Saleh is famous for its fresh, tasty and quality beef meat all over Hazara division. Many beef shops are located on main G.T road.
Whenever you come to Sarai Saleh don't forget to eat spicy and delicious Turkey pakoray. Once you eat you will love to eat it again.
Delicious beef kabab of Zafri is also famous in Sarai Saleh. It is located on G.T. road in middle of the bazzar.
Seekh kabab by Younis is also speciality of Sarai Saleh for its unique taste. It is located in front of Kashmir Bakers.
There are several types of vegetables are cultivated in Sarai Saleh like Cauliflower, Okra, Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Potato, Turnip, Scallions, Bottle Gourd, Coriander, Pumpkin, and Radish.
Large quantity of Lokhat (Yellow Berry) and Guava grow each year at Sarai Saleh, other fruits that grow at Sarai Saleh includes Mango, Orange, and Banana.
The singer Afshan Zaiby comes from Sarai Saleh. She is known by several names including Haripur Ki Koyal, Haripur Ki Bulbul and Haripur Ki Shazadi and can sing in five languages.
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