Baroon
Baroon is a village in Lower Dir district of Pakistan, situated at a distance of about 11 km from Timergara, on the way from Timergara to Upper Dir, opposite to the main road, separated from the main road by Panjkora river. The village contains many beautiful fields in which different crops are sown like rice, wheat, maize, different vegetables, however the massive flooding in 2010 affected the fields. Although most of the fruits gardens were swept away by the severe flood, still some fruits like Persimmon and Orange can be seen at some spots.
Location
Baroon is situated opposite to Rani village, on the river Panjkora side about 11 km from district headquarter, Timergara.
History
Two major tribes of pukhtoons Yousafzai (یوسفزئ) and Shinwari (شنواری) are settled here. Both the tribes have a long history of living here. "Jaari da Baroon jenakai, Baroon ye wran ko" is the famous Pashto song about Baroon.
Population
The exact population of Baroon is not known, however the village consists of more than 600 houses.
Climate
Like other parts of the district DIR LOWER, 4 seasons in a year can be observed, Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn. Spring and Autumn are quite short as compared to Summer and Winter.
Education
Baroon has a primary and a middle school for boys and also for girls. A private school "IEMS School Baroon" has also been found. The education rate is increasing with the passage of time. Students from this village get their higher education in big cities of Pakistan. They are studying in Peshawar, Islamabad and other cities. Some students from Baroon are studying abroad as well.
Sports
The most famous games played here are football, volleyball and cricket. Each year, in The Month of Ramadan a night sports gala is arranged in which cricket and football are played. Nowadays a cricket league "Baroon Super League, BSL" is in being played.
Health Facilities
No notable health facilities are available and even for minor illness people have to rely on the district headquarter hospital "DHQ Hospital" Timergara.
Villages Nearby
Mungai, Pindikas, Zoor baroon, Sacha, Rani, Rabat, Danwah.