Swat District Towns, Villages and Population

Swat is one of the best-known districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan, famous for its river valley landscapes, pine-covered hills, and historic towns. Administratively, Swat District lies in Malakand Division and covers about 5,337 km². In the 2023 census, its population was reported at about 2.69 million, with roughly 29–30% living in urban areas. Saidu Sharif is the district capital, while Mingora is the largest city and the main commercial hub.

Swat “city” is commonly used by visitors to refer to the twin urban core of Mingora and Saidu Sharif, which sit close together in the lower Swat Valley. Mingora functions as the busy marketplace city, known for shops, bazaars, hotels, and transport links, while Saidu Sharif hosts many key government offices and prominent heritage sites. Recent population figures list Mingora at over 360,000 (2023), reflecting how central it is to the district’s urban life.

Geography of Swat

Geographically, Swat is shaped by the Swat River and the surrounding mountains, with settlements spreading along valley floors and climbing into higher, cooler areas in upper Swat. This varied terrain is one reason Swat is a year-round destination: the lower valley stays comparatively mild, while upper regions offer colder weather and snow in winter. The district’s scenery, rivers, forests, and mountain meadows, drives much of the local economy through tourism alongside agriculture and trade.

Tehsils of Swat District

Swat district has been subdivided into 7 Tehsils. Here is the list of Tehsils of Swat:

Tehsil Babuzai
Tehsil Barikot
Tehsil Behrain
Tehsil Charbagh
Tehsil Kabal
Tehsil Khawazakhela
Tehsil Matta

Malam Jabba

Malam Jabba is a famous hill resort and ski destination located in Swat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Situated at an elevation of about 2,800 meters above sea level, it is best known for being the country’s only developed ski resort. Malam Jabba offers chairlifts, skiing facilities, and panoramic views of snow-covered peaks in winter, while summer attracts visitors with cool weather, green forests, and hiking opportunities. Its pleasant climate, scenic beauty, and accessibility from Mingora make Malam Jabba a popular tourist spot throughout the year.

Swat District Villages List

According to 2017 census, Swat District comprises of 183 villages / rural localities. It has 121 villages which have population of 5000 and above. There are 55 villages / rural localities of Swat district which have population between 2000 and 4999, while it has 7 villages which have population 1000 and 1999.

Here is the list of villages / rural towns & localities of Swat District:

S. No	Village Name		Population 2017	Male	Female
1	BISHBANR	.	7,212	3,781	3,431
2	KAS		3,143	1,626	1,517
3	KOZQILA		1,801	948	853
4	ASHARGHARAI		3,686	1,912	1,774
5	JAMBIL		12,456	6,398	6,058
6	KOKARAI		24,465	12,628	11,837
7	MANGLAWAR		33,168	17,156	16,010
8	SHINGRAY		4,096	2,064	2,032
9	GULBANDI		2,173	1,115	1,057
10	KOKRRAI/CHITAW		4,831	2,390	2,441
11	MARGHAZAR		7,365	3,740	3,624
12	SHERATRAF		2,661	1,326	1,335
13	SPALBANDI		4,751	2,377	2,373
14	DANGRAM		9,884	5,020	4,864
15	SANGOTA		14,598	7,565	7,033
16	BALOGRAM		12,999	6,819	6,180
17	GOGDARA		10,903	5,594	5,309
18	ODIGRAM		23,284	11,987	11,297
19	PANGIGRAM		5,125	2,603	2,519
20	TINDODAG		5,368	2,814	2,553
21	BATORRA		2,436	1,201	1,235
22	GULIGRAM		6,334	3,164	3,170
23	QAMBAR		25,207	13,115	12,092
24	GULKADA		6,626	3,386	3,240
25	ISLAMPOOR		17,176	9,065	8,110
26	SAIDU SHARIF		1,934	1,034	900
27	BANJOT VILLAGE		4,750	2,401	2,349
28	GORATAI(BABOZA		4,574	2,407	2,167
29	SARSARDARAY		4,941	2,566	2,374
30	ABOHA		13,265	6,686	6,578
31	KANDAK		3,232	1,626	1,606
32	CHONGAI		7,398	3,851	3,547
33	DEDAWARI		6,091	3,091	3,000
34	TIRANG		5,501	2,822	2,679
35	KHAZANA		3,602	1,836	1,766
36	SHAMOZI(GARH I)		7,960	4,104	3,855
37	KOTA, Swat		27,121	14,013	13,108
38	NEMOGRAM		1,945	960	985
39	ZARAKHELA		13,643	6,758	6,885
40	ARYANY		6,235	3,297	2,938
41	BADI		3,994	2,096	1,898
42	LAYKOT		3,419	1,738	1,681
43	PISHMAL		3,941	2,061	1,880
44	BASHIGRAM		7,985	4,084	3,901
45	CHAIL		6,051	3,099	2,952
46	SHINKO		6,023	3,193	2,830
47	BALAKOT		3,770	1,958	1,811
48	CHAM GHARI		4,049	2,077	1,971
49	KAIDAM		2,469	1,253	1,216
50	TORWAL		2,850	1,442	1,407
51	AIEN VILLAGE		4,897	2,515	2,382
52	DAROLAY		2,937	1,510	1,427
53	GORNEY		3,797	1,958	1,839
54	MANKIAL		5,138	2,693	2,445
55	RAMATE		5,786	3,030	2,756
56	SHAGAI		6,966	3,561	3,405
57	TIRAT		21,847	11,135	10,712
58	BAILA		7,405	3,822	3,583
59	GABRAL		3,265	1,668	1,597
60	JABA		6,743	3,413	3,330
61	KARIN		4,855	2,485	2,370
62	PALOGA		1,356	704	652
63	BUYUN		1,946	989	957
64	JALBANR		4,217	2,188	2,029
65	KALAM		12,451	6,383	6,062
66	SHAHO		4,604	2,338	2,266
67	ASHURAN		5,112	2,635	2,471
68	GORKIN		2,309	1,198	1,111
69	MATELTAN		9,820	5,067	4,753
70	OSHO		4,267	2,257	2,010
71	BAHAN		1,374	702	672
72	KANY		2,518	1,300	1,218
73	SAZGUL		3,610	1,838	1,772
74	UTRUR		8,527	4,370	4,156
75	CHARBAGH		39,564	20,436	19,125
76	ALAMGANG		8,699	4,458	4,241
77	DAKORAK		16,782	8,791	7,989
78	GULIBAGH		6,937	3,721	3,216
79	KASHORA		3,848	1,958	1,890
80	MALAMJABA		6,345	3,265	3,080
81	SHALTALO		3,369	1,726	1,643
82	SPINIOBA		3,876	1,959	1,917
83	GANAGIR		4,188	2,106	2,082
84	MANGORKOT		3,210	1,594	1,616
85	RORIA		5,142	2,574	2,568
86	SERI VILLAGE		2,683	1,305	1,378
87	SAIR		6,902	3,533	3,368
88	SHINKAD		3,261	1,672	1,589
89	TALIGRAM		6,397	3,374	3,023
90	TOWA		4,798	2,437	2,361
91	AMAMDERI		2,608	1,280	1,328
92	BARABANDI		19,430	9,675	9,755
93	DELAY		1,625	826	799
94	GHAWARAJA		3,472	1,714	1,758
95	NINGUWALI		11,812	5,896	5,915
96	BARASAMAI		16,125	7,769	8,356
97	TAL		12,733	6,348	6,385
98	DARDIAL		19,034	9,193	9,841
99	DADAHARA		6,677	3,305	3,372
100	GADI		10,168	5,159	5,009
101	GALOCH		11,901	5,829	6,072
102	KALAKALAY		13,142	6,530	6,612
103	AKHONKALAY		2,890	1,463	1,427
104	DAGAY		6,509	3,282	3,227
105	KOTLAI		11,260	5,457	5,803
106	KOZABANDI		30,324	15,108	15,214
107	LOWARADEVLI		16,820	8,236	8,584
108	NASRAT		5,550	2,679	2,871
109	SAMDEVLI		7,657	3,748	3,909
110	MANJA		8,135	3,884	4,251
111	QALAGAY		17,852	8,590	9,260
112	SHAHDERI		26,198	12,791	13,406
113	SHALHAND		11,338	5,457	5,879
114	TAGHMA		4,971	2,412	2,559
115	GHAKHIBANDI		5,651	2,784	2,867
116	TOTANOBANDI		18,146	8,910	9,236
117	BEHAR		2,821	1,457	1,364
118	CHAMTALI		9,795	5,058	4,737
119	TOPSIN		2,906	1,502	1,404
120	URDAM		3,612	1,857	1,755
121	BANAWRI		8,196	4,262	3,933
122	BARAMPATI		6,897	3,547	3,348
123	FATEHPUR		14,292	7,402	6,890
124	JARI/PIA		12,576	6,381	6,195
125	BABO		4,939	2,640	2,299
126	CHAINKOLAI		6,620	3,333	3,286
127	JANO, Swat		6,122	3,016	3,106
128	LANGER		7,774	4,047	3,727
129	MASHKOMAI		7,637	3,945	3,692
130	ASALA		5,162	2,548	2,614
131	CHALYAR		9,951	5,155	4,796
132	FARHAT ABAD		4,388	2,221	2,167
133	KOTANI		7,947	4,025	3,922
134	MANPATAI		4,618	2,280	2,338
135	JOKHTAI		7,191	3,628	3,563
136	KHAIR ABAD		2,031	1,046	985
137	MAINDAM		15,118	7,700	7,418
138	SAINAY		3,139	1,641	1,498
139	BARGIN		7,316	3,604	3,712
140	GHARSHIN		11,268	5,589	5,679
141	LAKHAR		5,422	2,704	2,718
142	SAMSHIN		8,086	3,920	4,166
143	FAQERA		5,814	2,963	2,851
144	SHALPEEN		16,894	8,715	8,179
145	THAROGAI		8,952	4,566	4,386
146	ASHARI		17,573	8,722	8,851
147	KALAKOT		8,945	4,377	4,568
148	BARADORISHKHE		21,109	10,447	10,662
149	KOZADORISHKHE		10,592	5,224	5,368
150	BAYDARA		16,445	8,153	8,292
151	SAMBAT CHAM		7,644	3,860	3,784
152	CHUPRIAL		21,314	10,251	11,063
153	DARMI		15,514	7,707	7,807
154	RAHATKOT		10,376	4,941	5,435
155	LALKOO		5,855	2,940	2,913
156	LANDI		4,944	2,445	2,499
157	LANDIGHARI		6,579	3,212	3,367
158	BAMAKHELA		6,418	3,231	3,187
159	SEENPORA		8,786	4,358	4,428
160	NOKHRA		11,548	5,642	5,906
161	SAKHRA		13,428	6,671	6,757
162	CHUPRIAL GHARI		7,806	3,792	4,013
163	SHOKHDARA		11,303	5,617	5,686
164	AGHAL		12,097	6,026	6,071
165	BARTANA		10,815	5,383	5,432
166	BEHA		30,036	15,573	14,458
167	GORRA		7,708	3,693	4,015
168	JORA		5,341	2,568	2,773
169	LABAT		12,973	6,462	6,511
170	LILBANR		2,876	1,481	1,394
171	RODINGARGOWLA		20,296	10,394	9,901
172	MAIKAIL VILLAGE		2,197	1,061	1,136
173	RONYAL		8,586	4,026	4,560
174	SEEGBANR		9,005	4,448	4,557
175	ARKOT		5,207	2,605	2,599
176	SHANGOWATI		13,029	6,260	6,769
177	PERKALAY		6,540	3,294	3,246
178	SHAKARDARA		8,569	4,327	4,242
179	SHERPALAM		9,124	4,522	4,602
180	SHOWAR		35,899	17,694	18,200
181	CHINGLALY		6,117	3,058	3,059
182	PUCHAR		5,597	2,845	2,752
183	WAINY		4,861	2,452	2,409

Kalam Valley:

Kalam is a beautiful and charming place in Swat District and it is worth seeing. Kalam is surrounded by green and thick mountains and waterfall. It is a famous tourist place and every year thousands of tourists visit this valley.

Swat District Population:

According to 2023 census, population of Swat District is 2,687,384, average household size is 7.05 and growth rate is 2.57