This section covers detailed information about cities, towns, and villages across the province, highlighting their locations, administrative status, population characteristics, history, culture, and local significance. From major urban centers to remote rural settlements, the category presents fact-based and well-researched content that helps readers understand settlement patterns, tribal and ethnic composition, and the role of each town or village within its district and tehsil.
Torghar is a district in Hazara Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan. Its total area is about 454 square kilometers, consisting largely of hilly and mountainous terrain. It was previously known as Kala Dhaka and remained administratively part of Mansehra before being given district status. Most of its residents belong to the Yousafzai Pashtun … Read more
Hangu is a city as well as a district located in the Kohat Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan. The district covers a total area of about 1,097 square kilometers and features a diverse landscape comprising fertile agricultural plains, open valleys, and low mountain ranges. The name Hangu is often associated with the Miranzai Valley, … Read more
Tank is a district in Dera Ismail Khan division of KPK Province of Pakistan. Its area is 1679 Sq.km. It became a district in 1992 and prior to this it was a tehsil of D.I Khan. Tank city is the district headquarter. The word Tank is derivative of word “Takk” which means final frontier. This … Read more
Lower Dir is a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan. Timergara serves as the district headquarters as well as the largest urban center. The district was formally established in 1996 after the historic Dir region was bifurcated into Upper Dir and Lower Dir. Lower Dir covers a total area of 1,583 square kilometers and … Read more
Battagram is a district in Hazara division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan. It became a district in 1993, earlier it was a tehsil of Mansehra. Area of Battagram District is 1301 Sq. Km. Its main tribes are Swati, Gujar, Akhun Khel and Syeds. About 80 percent of its population speaks Pashto, 18 percent speak … Read more
Upper Dir is a mountainous district located in the Malakand Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan, known for its scenic landscapes and high-altitude terrain. Dir city serves as the administrative headquarters and central urban hub of the district. Covering a total area of 3,699 square kilometers, the district is largely enclosed by rugged mountain ranges … Read more
Kohat is an important district located in the Kohat Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The city of Kohat serves as the administrative headquarters and capital of the district. A large majority of the population belongs to the Bangash tribe, forming a strong Pashtun cultural identity in the region. Kohat District covers a total area of … Read more
Shangla District is a mountainous district in the Malakand Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, with its headquarters at Alpuri. It lies along the eastern side of Swat Valley’s hill ranges and is bordered by Kohistan to the north, Battagram and Torghar to the east, Swat to the west, and Buner to the south. Shangla’s total … Read more
Buner is a District in Malakand Division of KPK Province of Pakistan. It became a district in 1991 and prior to this it was a tehsil of Swat. Daggar is the capital of Buner district. Area of this District is 1865 Square kilometers. Main occupations include mining and agriculture. It is surrounded by green mountains. … Read more
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 … Read more
Swabi is a city and district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, located in the northwestern part of Pakistan. Bordered by Mardan District to the north, Nowshera District to the west, Haripur District to the east, and the Indus River forming its southern boundary, Swabi occupies a strategically significant position between the plains of central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and … Read more
Chitral is a city and one of the districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan. There are 469 villages / rural localities in Chitral District. According to 2017 census, only 11.1 percent of its population resides in urban areas, while the remaining population lives in villages and towns situated in rural areas of the district. Among the … Read more
Charsadda is a city and district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan. There are 201 villages / rural localities in Charsadda District. According to 2017 census, only 16.77 percent of its population resides in urban areas, while the remaining population lives in villages and towns situated in rural areas of the district. Among the villages in Charsadda, … Read more
Mansehra city and district form an important part of the Hazara Division in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, blending rich history, diverse culture, and striking mountain landscapes. The city of Mansehra serves as the administrative headquarters of Mansehra District and is one of the larger urban centres in the region. According to the 2017 census, Mansehra … Read more
Peshawar is the capital of Khyber Pakhyunkhwa Province of Pakistan. There are 247 villages / rural localities in Peshawar District. According to 2017 census, 46.16 percent of its population resides in urban areas, while the remaining 53.84 percent lives in villages and towns situated in rural regions. Among the villages in Peshawar, 139 have population … Read more
Abbottabad is one the districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Province of Pakistan. There are 347 villages in Abbottabad district. According to the 2017 census, approximately 22 percent of the population resides in urban areas, while the remaining 78 percent lives in villages and towns situated in rural regions. Among the villages in Abbottabad, 59 have a population … Read more