Barmang

Barmang is a town in Rawalakot tehsil of Poonch District, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan and it split in two parts, Barmang Khurd and Barmang Kalan, it has an elevation of 1,736 metres. Barmang is situated nearby to Army Area and the town Khai Gala.^[1][2][3]

Barmang is situated in the mountainous terrain of Poonch, surrounded by pine forests and fertile valleys. It is located approximately 5 km from Khai Gala and lies en route to Trarkhal. The area experiences a moderate climate with snowfall in winter and mild summers.

The village is predominantly inhabited by members of the Sudhan tribe, locally known as Sudhozai Pathans, who are of Pashtun origin. The community is known for its military service, strong tribal traditions, and educational progress.

Barmang is part of the Sudhan heartland, and its residents played a notable role in: The 1837 Poonch Revolt against Dogra rule, led by Sudhan leaders. The 1947 Poonch Uprising, contributing to the liberation movement in Azad Kashmir. The area has also produced several army officers, educators, and professionals who have served across Pakistan.

The village lies near Musa Khan Public School, now part of the Read Foundation Girls School Khai Gala, founded by Musa Khan, a respected elder and British Indian Army veteran from the area. Access to schools and colleges in nearby Khai Gala and Rawalakot has made Barmang one of the more educated rural localities.

Language: Local residents speak Pahari, with influences from Pashto and Urdu. Culture: Tribal customs, hospitality, and strong communal bonds define the social structure. Traditional Pashtun values are preserved alongside Kashmiri-Pahari influences.

33°51′N 73°50′E / 33.850°N 73.833°E / 33.850; 73.833