Shingli Bala

Shingli Bala
Urdu: شنگلی بالا Pashto: شنګلې بالا
Bari Shingalo
Town
Shingli Bala, Battagram
Shingli Bala
Location in Pakistan
Coordinates: 34°40′39″N 72°59′04″E / 34.67750°N 72.98444°E / 34.67750; 72.98444
Country Pakistan
ProvinceKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
DistrictBattagram District
TehsilBattagram Tehsil
Union CouncilGijbori
Post OfficeShingli bala
Elevation
1,010 m (3,232 ft)
Time zoneUTC5 (PST)
Area code0997

Shingli Bala (Pashto: شنګلې بالا, Urdu: شنگلی بالا) is a village of Battagram District in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.[1] It is part of Gijbori Union Council and lies within Battagram Tehsil and is located about four kilometres from the district headquarters Battagram along the Karakoram Highway(Shahrah-e-Resham) or silk route, and opposite CPEC Bridge at Kas-Pul area. It is a head village of Deshan Territory.

Geography

Shingli Bala is situated approximately 4 kilometers from Battagram city. The village is surrounded by valleys and green mountains, including Ghazikot and Shahnoor. Two rivers, known as Landey and Nandhiar Khwar, flow alongside Shingli Bala.

Culture

The population of Shingli Bala primarily consists of Pashtun people. The culture of Shingli Bala is closely aligned with traditional Pashtun culture. The people hold strong ties to their traditions and customs.

Demographics

350+ houses occupy this village. Shingli bala is a village of Battagram District in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is part of Gijbori Union Council and lies within Battagram Tehsil and is located about four kilometres from the district headquarters Battagram along the Karakoram Highway(Shahrah-e-Resham) or silk route.

The people of Shingli Bala belong to multiple families (khel) including Hasham khel (kochilian)+(Akhonzadgan) (biggest family), Rama khel, Masha khel, Raja khel, Mula Khel, Yawgayan, Tor khel, Syedan and Samla khel.

It is a head village of Deshan Territory.

See also

References

  1. ^ Report, Dawn (29 July 2021). "2 children die as rain batters KP". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 21 August 2021.