Trand

Trand
—  Town and union council  —
Country Pakistan
Province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
District Battagram District
Tehsil
Elevation 1,303 m (4,278 ft)
Time zone PST (UTC+5)

Trand is a town, and one of twenty union councils of Battagram District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.[1] It is located at 34°37'60N 72°58'60E and has an altitude of 1303 metres (4278 feet).[2]

Its location is on the western border of Battagram, extending from Landi Kass to Garhi Nawab Syed. Kala Dhaka (known locally as Tore Ghar) lies at its Eastern-West side. The majority of the population consists of the highly respected, politically dominant Peer Imami Sayyeds. The most influential political figure is Yousuf Khan, who is the former provincial minister, and has remained a member of the provincial assembly for decades. His son, Taj Muhammad Khan is the current MPA of the area. Zakir Khan, a nephew of Yousuf, is an active social worker respected by the area's youth.

References

  1. ^ "Tehsils & Unions in the District of Battagram". National Reconstruction Bureau of Pakistan. http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=72&dn=Battagram. 
  2. ^ Location of Trand - Falling Rain Genomics
Administrative divisions of Battagram District
Capital
Tehsils
Union councils
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