Thakot
| Thakot | |
|---|---|
| Town and union council | |
  Thakot Location in Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 34°45′N 72°55′E / 34.750°N 72.917°E | |
| Country |
 Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Battagram District |
| Elevation | 1,131 m (3,713 ft) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
Thakot (Urdu: تھاکوٹ ) is a tribal town on the Indus River in Battagram District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is also one of twenty Union Councils of Battagram District, and one of twelve in Battagram Tehsil.[1] It is located at 34°45'0N 72°55'0E at an altitude of 1131 m (3713 ft),[2]
Demography
Most of the people living here belong to the Swati tribe.. Karlugh Turk families are also living in Thakot. The people of the Thakot speak Pashto, Urdu and educated elite also speak English. The population of Pakistan became predominantly Muslim due to missionary Sufi saints whose dargahs dot the landscape of country.
Hydro
The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is building 2,800 MW Hydel Power Project Thakot at an estimated cost of $5 billion. The Pakistan government has proposed Russian cooperation in the project.[3]
References
- ↑ "Tehsils & Unions in the District of Battagram". National Reconstruction Bureau of Pakistan.
- ↑ Location of Thakot – Falling Rain Genomics
- ↑ Six power projects: Pakistan seeks Russian investment prior to Putin’s visit
Coordinates: 34°45′0″N 72°55′0″E / 34.75000°N 72.91667°E
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