Shawa
Shawa is a village in Lower Dir District, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, on the road between Chakdara and Asbanr. The village is 5 km (3 miles) away from Chakdara city, which is located near Churchill Piquet on the banks of the Swat River. Its population is about 10,000 and consists of primarily Pashtun people (Pathans) speaking the Pashto language. Shawa village consists of different mohalas, like Darbar, Bur Palau, Manz Palau, Koz Palau, Shamlai, Koza Sha, Sero and Kaga Wala.
Daily life
Residents of Shawa play cricket, volleyball and soccer, and there is a senior cricket tournament in the village in the month of Ramadan. There are no libraries in the village.
Etymology
There are multiple theories about the source of the village name. According to one, "Shawa" is a Hindu woman's name; an alternate theory suggests that "Shawa" is the name of the trees which can be seen in the village.
Climate
Rainfall in Shawa is low, and agriculture requires the use of artificial irrigation. The climate is mild in the summer to moderately cold in the winters. High mountains, rich in underexploited mineral resources, surround the village.
See also
External references
- Shawa
- about shawa
- About TendoDagh