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[[Image:ImgSalt.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Rock salt crystal]] |
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'''Bahadur Khel''' is a village and [[Union Councils of Pakistan|Union Council]] of [[Karak District]] in |
'''Bahadur Khel''' is a village and [[Union Councils of Pakistan|Union Council]] of [[Karak District]] in [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]] province of [[Pakistan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=59&dn=Karak|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120805144625/http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=59&dn=Karak|url-status=dead|title=NRB: Local Government Elections|date=5 August 2012|archivedate=5 August 2012}}</ref> It is located at 33°10'57N 70°57'15E with an altitude of 548 metres (1801 feet). The village is the site of an extensive [[halite|rock salt]] quarry. The quarry (one mile long by half a mile broad) produces high-quality rock salt suitable for human consumption. The facility is managed by the [[Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation]]. |
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'''Bahadurkhel Para.''' |
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Para is a tradition which dates back to earlier inhabitation of the village by the founders, who were all khattaks. Para is primarily a visit or expedition towards the mountains of Manzalai, Tareeqa,and Wanjorae Garhy, which are rich sites for harvesting the local fruit called ''gurguray'' (which appears similar to blueberries but is different). The villagers take their food and camping supplies to the mountains, where musical skills, traditional songs and dance are shown in the wild. In total they spend three days in the mountains, and on the last day they arrange a competition of shooting or aiming at targets, where the winners are rewarded. |
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==History== |
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During [[British Raj|British rule]] the area was part of the old [[Kohat Division|Kohat District]]<ref> |
During [[British Raj|British rule]], the area was part of the old [[Kohat Division|Kohat District]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V03_194.gif|title=Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 3, page 159 -- Imperial Gazetteer of India -- Digital South Asia Library|website=dsal.uchicago.edu}}</ref> and the facility was under the control of the Northern India Salt Department, a government body of [[British India]]. |
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Bahader Khel is a union council which consists of 7 large villages: [[Bahader Khel]], Darish Khel, Ghol Banda, Anar Banda, Shaheedan Banda, Charpara Banda, and Shaheedan. The village of Bahadur Khel is the origin for these smaller villages. These villages are known by the name of Bahadur Khel. |
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Bahader Khel is union council which is 7 big villages: |
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* Bahader Khel |
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* Darish Khel |
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* Ghol Banda |
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* Anar Banda |
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* Shaheedan Banda |
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* Charpara banda |
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* Shaheedan |
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Darish Khel is the oldest village of this area. |
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Zardad Khan is the two time selected Nazim of union bahadur khel. |
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[[Category:Populated places in Karak District]] |
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Latest revision as of 09:47, 28 July 2024
Bahadur Khel is a village and Union Council of Karak District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.[1] It is located at 33°10'57N 70°57'15E with an altitude of 548 metres (1801 feet). The village is the site of an extensive rock salt quarry. The quarry (one mile long by half a mile broad) produces high-quality rock salt suitable for human consumption. The facility is managed by the Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation.
Bahadurkhel Para. Para is a tradition which dates back to earlier inhabitation of the village by the founders, who were all khattaks. Para is primarily a visit or expedition towards the mountains of Manzalai, Tareeqa,and Wanjorae Garhy, which are rich sites for harvesting the local fruit called gurguray (which appears similar to blueberries but is different). The villagers take their food and camping supplies to the mountains, where musical skills, traditional songs and dance are shown in the wild. In total they spend three days in the mountains, and on the last day they arrange a competition of shooting or aiming at targets, where the winners are rewarded.
History
[edit]During British rule, the area was part of the old Kohat District,[2] and the facility was under the control of the Northern India Salt Department, a government body of British India.
Bahader Khel is a union council which consists of 7 large villages: Bahader Khel, Darish Khel, Ghol Banda, Anar Banda, Shaheedan Banda, Charpara Banda, and Shaheedan. The village of Bahadur Khel is the origin for these smaller villages. These villages are known by the name of Bahadur Khel.
References
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- ^ "NRB: Local Government Elections". 5 August 2012. Archived from the original on 5 August 2012.
- ^ "Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 3, page 159 -- Imperial Gazetteer of India -- Digital South Asia Library". dsal.uchicago.edu.
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33°10′57″N 70°57′15″E / 33.18250°N 70.95417°E
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