Kukmang
| Kukmang | |
|---|---|
| Union council | |
 | |
| Coordinates: 34°16′20″N 73°25′30″E / 34.27222°N 73.42500°ECoordinates: 34°16′20″N 73°25′30″E / 34.27222°N 73.42500°E | |
| Country |
 Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Abbottabad |
| Tehsil | Abbottabad |
| Government | |
| • Nazim | Khalid Gul [1] |
| Population [2] | |
| • Total | 20,000 Approx. |
Kukmang is one of the 51 union councils of Abbottabad District in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.[3]
History
Most of the families living in Kukmang belong to Sarrara clan (Abbsis and Qureshis). Their forefather, Sultan Sakhi Sarwar (Sarrara / Sarrara Khan) was one of the twelve sons of Gahi Khan son of General Zarab Khan.
Historical sources attest that Sultan Sakhi Sarwar (Sarrara) was one of the twelve sons of Akber Gahi Khan whose father General Zarab Khan came to Kashmir as General of army on the commandment of Qutb Shah where he signed a treaty with the King of Kashmir and married her (his. ed:) daughter.[4]
Location
Kukmang is located at 34°16'20N 73°25'30E and has an average elevation of 1208 metres (3966 feet).[5] It is situated in the North East of the district, it borders Boi to the North . River Kunhar to its North East, Pattan Kalan to the East and Rankot to its West and Tandyani to its South West. To the east, beyond the Kunhar River, lies the fabulous snow covered Pir Panjal mountain range of Kashmir.
Population & Subdivisions
Estimated population of UC Kukmang is 20,000 (Twenty Thousand) approximately. It is divided into the following areas:
- Haryala
- Talkand
- Marhais
- Kanthaili / Nakkar
- Gandiala / Dogha
- Pathar Gali
- Ryali
- Sair / Dhand
- Jandar Takki / Naryat
- Kukmar
- Kothiala
- Sanja
- Devli / Bandi
- Pattan Khurd
- Palhair
Hindko is the primarily spoken language in Kukmang, however Urdu is understood and spoken fluently by majority of the residents.
Weather
Kukmang features different climates due to its high altitude at one end e.g. from Haryala to Kukmar and low altitude at other end e.g. from Devli / Bandi to Palhair. The villages which are on higher altitude have cold and snowy winters, relatively cool summer with drastically escalated rain, in relation with lower altitudes, and frequent fog. The temperature can rise as high as 35°C during the mid-summer in lower altitudes and drop below 0°C during the winter months.
Notable people
Sports
Kukmang has a cricket stadium in the name of Late Sardar Walayat Khan with 48 teams forming a nursery of young cricketers.