Swabi District History and Facts

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 the foothills of the Himalayas. The district covers an area of approximately 1,543 square kilometers and is known for its fertile land, strong agricultural base, and hardworking population.

Swabi District was established as a separate district in 1988, having earlier been part of Mardan District. The district headquarters is Swabi, which serves as the main administrative, commercial, and educational center. Other notable towns include Topi, Lahor, Yar Hussain, and Marghuz. The district is predominantly rural, with villages spread across fertile plains irrigated by canals and rivers, particularly the Indus.

Population Of Swabi

According to the 2023 population census, Swabi District has a population of around 1.89 million people, making it one of the moderately populated districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The population is largely rural, with a significant proportion engaged in agriculture and related activities, while a smaller share resides in urban areas. Within the district, Swabi has an estimated population of about 156,000 residents and serves as the main administrative, commercial, and service center for surrounding towns and villages.

The population of Swabi District mainly consists of Pashtuns, with Yousafzai being the dominant tribe. Pashto is the primary language spoken, while Urdu is commonly understood and used for official and educational purposes. The people of Swabi are known for their strong cultural values, hospitality, and adherence to Pashtun traditions. Social life revolves around family, agriculture, and community gatherings, while traditional customs remain deeply rooted.

Education has seen steady growth in Swabi over recent decades. The district hosts several colleges and universities, including the well-known Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI) located in Topi, which attracts students from across Pakistan. Government and private schools are spread throughout the district, contributing to improving literacy rates and educational awareness.

Agriculture and Economy

Agriculture is the backbone of Swabi’s economy. Major crops include wheat, maize, tobacco, sugarcane, and vegetables. Swabi is especially famous for high-quality tobacco production, which contributes significantly to both local livelihoods and the national economy. In addition to agriculture, small-scale industries, trade, and overseas employment also play an important role in supporting the district’s economy. Many residents work in major Pakistani cities or abroad, particularly in the Middle East.

Villages & Rural Towns of Swabi

There are 396 villages / rural localities in Swabi District. According to 2017 census, only 16.98 percent of its population resides in urban areas, while the remaining lives in villages and towns situated in rural areas. Among the villages in Swabi, 76 have population of 5,000 or more. While, 36 villages have between 2,000 to 4,999 residents. There are also 16 villages in Swabi with population ranging from 1,000 to 1,999 inhabitants.

Here is the list of villages and rural towns / localities of Swabi district:

S. No	Name of village	Population (2017)	Male %	Female %
1	ANBAR	10,563	5,442	5,119
2	JANGI DHER	2,765	1,387	1,378
3	SHEIKH DHERI	4,043	2,080	1,960
4	BEKA	11,193	5,799	5,394
5	NABI	5,555	2,861	2,694
6	DHERI ZAKRIA	1,273	667	606
7	HARYAN	3,246	1,652	1,594
8	SALLAH	3,915	2,042	1,873
9	HUND	11,460	5,810	5,650
10	ALLAH DHER	3,162	1,594	1,567
11	CHAK KUND	285	149	135
12	JAHANGIRA	38,745	19,863	18,882
13	JAL BAI	34,038	17,310	16,727
14	JALBAI-MERA	3,441	1,793	1,648
15	JAL-SAI MERA	3,089	1,638	1,451
16	JALSAI	23,582	12,177	11,405
17	KUNDA	13,300	6,475	6,824
18	KUNDA MERA	6,617	3,376	3,241
19	LAHOR PORE (SHARQI)	23,340	11,738	11,601
20	LAHOR RAPORE	23,102	11,649	11,453
21	MANKI	22,998	11,545	11,449
22	BAZAR	4,070	2,057	2,013
23	JABAR	2,092	1,037	1,054
24	TANNON	8,589	4,188	4,401
25	DAULAT	6,246	3,074	3,172
26	DHOBIAN	21,934	11,005	10,929
27	BAZARGAI	10,949	5,414	5,534
28	SARD CHINA	19,645	9,800	9,845
29	ARMAL DHERI	10,075	5,102	4,973
30	GHAZI KOT	4,298	2,192	2,106
31	SADRI	7,061	3,503	3,558
32	SUDHER	12,177	6,031	6,146
33	CHAK-YAR-HUSSAIN	10,896	5,545	5,351
34	YAQUBI	24,672	12,099	12,573
35	YAR HUSSAIN	42,088	20,589	21,497
36	ZIAM	7,079	3,625	3,454
37	ADINA	20,165	9,723	10,442
38	ASOTA	8,671	4,211	4,460
39	ASPIN KANI	5,082	2,384	2,698
40	CHAK-KHALIL	2,931	1,429	1,502
41	GANGOO DHER	3,559	1,810	1,749
42	KHALIL	2,434	1,195	1,239
43	BACHAI	9,071	4,569	4,502
44	SIKANDARI	11,970	6,127	5,843
45	AHAD KHAN	5,623	2,758	2,865
46	CHAK NAUDEH	16,997	8,427	8,568
47	HAMZA DHER	5,972	2,933	3,039
48	MANSAB DAR	3,054	1,559	1,495
49	DAGAI	32,014	15,858	16,154
50	GHULAMAN	5,907	3,080	2,827
51	KHESHA	2,351	1,152	1,199
52	MEHAR ALI	2,914	1,501	1,410
53	SANG BATI	1,029	519	510
54	SHER DARRA	5,137	2,538	2,599
55	ISMAILA	30,617	15,388	15,229
56	NAZAR	4,448	2,236	2,212
57	KALU KHAN	39,561	19,715	19,845
58	AMAN KOT KHADAR ZAI	3,291	1,683	1,608
59	AMAN KOT MAHMOOD ZAI	2,318	1,166	1,151
60	BAHI	3,034	1,520	1,514
61	KHAN PUR	1,132	576	556
62	NAIAN (NATVAN)	123	73	50
63	NARANJI	16,338	8,378	7,958
64	NAUDEH (KERNAL SHER K.	11,995	6,008	5,986
65	PAR MOOLI	18,631	9,200	9,430
66	SHEIKH JANA	27,295	13,225	14,069
67	SHEWA	28,967	14,666	14,300
68	MANAGI	5,873	2,843	3,030
69	SHAHEEDA	4,600	2,303	2,297
70	TARAKI	18,118	8,851	9,267
71	TURLANDI	20,320	10,038	10,281
72	BAJA	18,271	9,080	9,189
73	BAM KHEL	25,956	13,078	12,878
74	DARRA	8,666	4,059	4,605
75	KALA	9,267	4,427	4,840
76	GAR MUNARA	10,969	5,350	5,619
77	YOUSAFI	5,211	2,587	2,623
78	BOQA	3,804	1,828	1,976
79	JHANDA	7,084	3,448	3,636
80	DOODHER	3,668	1,787	1,881
81	KADDI	9,639	4,720	4,918
82	MARGHUZ AKA KHEL	12,040	5,921	6,119
83	MARGHUZ-YARA KHEL	15,889	7,716	8,173
84	MIAN DHERI	1,586	739	847
85	PABINI	11,711	5,718	5,992
86	PANJ MAN	6,105	3,025	3,079
87	PANJ PIR	22,084	10,883	11,201
88	SALIM KHAN	32,970	16,382	16,585
89	SHAH MANSOOR	19,652	9,429	10,223
90	THANDKOI	18,121	9,001	9,119
91	ZAIDA	8,223	4,206	4,017
92	BEESAK	6,015	3,166	2,845
93	KAK BANI	1,826	901	924
94	ACHELAI	1,583	782	801
95	CHANAI	4,413	2,245	2,168
96	DEWAL GARHI BALA	2,003	997	1,006
97	DEWAL GARHI PAYAN	1,089	540	549
98	GEERO	119	47	72
99	KATGRAM	704	337	367
100	BADA	2,881	1,424	1,457
101	DHERO	1,485	713	771
102	GANDAF	34,737	22,662	12,070
103	ATALI	969	465	504
104	DAGAI	972	493	479
105	DEWAL	4,689	2,267	2,422
106	GANI CHHATRA	3,704	1,828	1,876
107	NAROBANDA	784	401	383
108	PANAWAL	1,275	658	617
109	POLA	544	260	284
110	SAKELAI	1,160	504	656
111	SANDWA	2,373	1,160	1,213
112	SHANGRAI	1,002	520	482
113	BEERG ALI	914	459	455
114	BORI	283	137	146
115	GHABAI	2,460	1,250	1,208
116	GHABASNI	3,726	1,871	1,855
117	GHANI KOT	1,281	626	654
118	KUND	938	484	454
119	SAT KHETRA	710	367	341
120	SERI UTMAN ZAI	1,204	589	615
121	SHALMAN	369	191	178
122	MALAK ABAD	10,126	4,975	5,150
123	DALORI BALA	2,416	1,196	1,220
124	DALORI PITAO	1,001	495	506
125	DALORI SARKOI(PIAN)	510	256	254
126	KOLAGAR	675	336	339
127	MANGAL CHAI	5,614	2,842	2,772
128	SHANAI	605	301	304
129	BADGAH	469	256	213
130	GAJAI	2,267	1,160	1,107
131	JOGIA	38	18	20
132	MERAGAI	10	6	4
133	QADRA	5,030	2,632	2,392
134	SERI HASA ZAI	225	125	100
135	TAKAIL	5,872	3,101	2,771
136	AMRAI BALA	1,545	746	799
137	AMRAI PAYAN	464	231	233
138	LERAN	3,943	1,924	2,019
139	UTLA	6,718	3,389	3,329
140	BATA KARA	8,737	4,289	4,447
141	PANTIA	2,558	1,240	1,318
142	GALLAH	7,668	3,876	3,792
143	PEHUR	2,671	1,459	1,212
144	KALA BAT	18,635	9,167	9,467
145	KHAZANA	1,771	910	861
146	KOTHA	37,523	18,863	18,660
147	HAJI KHEL	975	495	480
148	MAINI	32,189	16,314	15,875
149	TOPI	10,295	5,733	4,562
150	ZAROBI	18,710	9,129	9,578