Hazara (Hindko: هزاره, Urdu: ہزارہ) is a region of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It comprises six districts: Abbottabad District, Battagram District, Haripur District, Kohistan District, Mansehra District and now, since 28 January 2011, the new Tor Ghar District. It is a region that has many languages and ethnicities with Hindko and Pushto speakers dominating other minorities such as Gujjars (Gojri), Awans, Kohistanis (Sheena speakers) mainly by the Hindko-speaking. The region is a home to major Pashtun tribes Mashwanis, Swatis, various clans of Yusufzais who all speak Pushto and Jaduns, Tahirkhelis, Tareens, Tanols etc. who speak Hindko.
About Hazara Divsion:
Hazara Division is one of the administrative subdivisions of the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan. There are five district in Hazara.
• Abbottabad District had an area of 1802 km² and 1 million population
• Batagram District had an area of 1301 km² and 0.5 million population
• Haripur District had an area of 1763 km² and 0.7 million population
• Kohistan District had an area of 7581 km² and 0.6 million population
• Mansehra District had an area of 5957 km² and 1.4 million populati
• Abbottabad District had an area of 1802 km² and 1 million population
• Batagram District had an area of 1301 km² and 0.5 million population
• Haripur District had an area of 1763 km² and 0.7 million population
• Kohistan District had an area of 7581 km² and 0.6 million population
• Mansehra District had an area of 5957 km² and 1.4 million populati
Abbottabad District
The district is named after Major James Abbott the first deputy commissioner of Hazara (1849 - 1853). During British rule Abbottabad became the capital of Hazara District, which was named after and contained the Hazara valley, a small valley in the outermost Himalayas ,between the Indus in the west and Kashmir in the east.
The current Abbottabad District was originally a tehsil of Hazara, the Imperial Gazetteer of India described it as follows:
TahsÄ«l of HazÄra District, North-West Frontier Province, lying between 33º49' and 34º 22' N. and 72º55' and 73º 31' E., with an area of 715 square miles. It is bounded on the east by the Jhelum, which divides it from PÅ«nch and the Punjab District of Rawalpindi; and it comprises part of the mountain valleys drained by the Dor and Harroh rivers, together with the hill country eastward. The hill-sides to the north and north-east are covered with timber forest. The population in 1901 was 194,632, compared with 175,735 in 1891. It contains the towns of ABBOTTABAD (population, 7,764), the tahsil and District head-quarters, and NAWASHAHR (4,114); and 359 villages. The land revenue and cesses amounted in 1903-4 to Rs. 97,000.
The current Abbottabad District was originally a tehsil of Hazara, the Imperial Gazetteer of India described it as follows:
TahsÄ«l of HazÄra District, North-West Frontier Province, lying between 33º49' and 34º 22' N. and 72º55' and 73º 31' E., with an area of 715 square miles. It is bounded on the east by the Jhelum, which divides it from PÅ«nch and the Punjab District of Rawalpindi; and it comprises part of the mountain valleys drained by the Dor and Harroh rivers, together with the hill country eastward. The hill-sides to the north and north-east are covered with timber forest. The population in 1901 was 194,632, compared with 175,735 in 1891. It contains the towns of ABBOTTABAD (population, 7,764), the tahsil and District head-quarters, and NAWASHAHR (4,114); and 359 villages. The land revenue and cesses amounted in 1903-4 to Rs. 97,000.
Ayubia:
Ayubia is 38 km east of Abbottabad. A cluster of four small hill stations of Khanspur, Khairagali, Changlagali and Ghora Dhaka, is called Ayubia and was named after former President Ayub Khan. The complex is spread over an area of 26 KM. The central place has chair lifts.
Dungagali:
Dungagali is a small resort situated on the slopes of the Mukshpuri hill (2,376 metres). It commands a view of a series of wooded spurs projecting towards the river Jhelum on the western side. From Dungagali one can climb the 2,813 metres peak of Mukhshpuri, which is the highest point in the range. Natural springs abound on the slopes. It is 34 KM from Abbottabad.
Nathiagali:
Nathiagali is clad in pine, walnut, oak and maple trees. It can be approached both from Murree and Abbottabad. It is 32 KM from Abbottabad as well as from Murree Nathiagali is 2493 meter above sea level and is surrounded by mountains.
Thandiani:
Thandiani meaning “cold” in the local language, It is one of the highest places of district Abbottabad at an altitude of 2,700 m. It is 31km from Abbottabad City. The drive takes more or less 80 minutes from Abbottabad with lovely views on both sides of the road. The road rises more than 1,219 metres above Abbottabad. En route from Abbottabad (23km), the main settlement is the village of Kalapani. Hule Ka Danna is about 2km north of Thandiani
BATTAGRAM:
Battagram, received a major setback in the infamous Pakistan Earthquake of October 2005 when more than 4,500 innocent lives were lost. Practically most of the District was economically shattered and currently the district is in the process of reconstruction., This district has world fame for its beautiful mountains, thick forests, fertile lands and enchanting streams. Most of the population is rural and depends upon agriculture for their day to day living. As a recent phenomenon, fishing has also become a mode of earning due to some modern scientific techniques. Another distinctive feature of this district is the notable presence of Shahra-e-Resham or Silk route and hence which is helping the infant industrial base to thrive
HARIPUR:
In 1472 a descendant of Amir Tamur Prince Shahabuddin came to Hazara, the area between Hasan Abdal-Attock to Kashmir came under his control. His descendants ruled most ofHazara until 1703. Gradually the Turks lost their control initially from Hassan Abdal/Attock and then from Haripur, which came the control of the powerful Gakhars. The Turks however kept their grasp over the areas between Abbottabad to Kashmir until the collapse of their rule in the 18th century. Now the descendants of these Turk rulers live in several villages of districts Haripur, Abbottabad and Mansehra. Prominent villages where they live are Bihali Mansehra and Manakrai Haripur. One of the descendant of these Turks was Raja Amanuullah Khan who became Speaker of NWFP assembly in 1980s.
Haripur (meaning Hari's town) was founded in 1822 by Hari Singh Nalwa, a Sikh General of Ranjit Singh's army. He was the Governor of Kashmir in 1822-23
Haripur District is comparatively more industrialised than other districts in the NWF Province. There are many biggest factory units here like Telephone Factory,N.R.T.C.(National Radio Telecomunication orporatin, Hazara fertilizers, Pak-China fertilizers, Terbela cotton mills etc. Furthermore, many small and big industrial factories are made in the Hatar industrial state such as Dewan Salman Fibre and Heavy Electrical Complex. Because of these industries this district is playing an important role at country level in the economic development.
Since Haripur has developed situation of medium and big industries, its role in the agricultural field is also admirable. This district especially provides fruits and vegetable not only to Peshawar but also to Islamabad and the Punjab. There is more likelihood of social and economical development due to the project of Ghazi Brotha and motorway from Peshawer to Islamabad.
Since Haripur has developed situation of medium and big industries, its role in the agricultural field is also admirable. This district especially provides fruits and vegetable not only to Peshawar but also to Islamabad and the Punjab. There is more likelihood of social and economical development due to the project of Ghazi Brotha and motorway from Peshawer to Islamabad.
One of the most impotant place in haripur is basso mera near tarbela lake. one of the most important village in the district haripur is [basso mera]. the peaple of basso mera are phatan (mashwani) they are the most brave peaple of haripur . in history of Pakistan they play important rule against sikh
One of the well known places of the district Haripur is Khalabat Town named after a village now under Tarbela Dam lake. It is a well planned town with a population of around 35,000 and is located at the bank of Tarbela Lake and is home to those displaced by the Terbela Dam. Among these places is T & T Colony haripur along with the TIP housing scheme where the litracy rate is much higher than other parts of distt. Among other famous places are:- Bandi Seeran (95% people are working overseas especialy in gulf) Dhipra (one of the village o fPakistan where litracy rate is 100%) Baldher, Rehana, the home town of (former president of Pakistan) Field Marshal Ayub Khan, Sikanderpur, Dervesh, Kot Najibullah,Bhera, Khanpur(Tehsil), Beer, Gorakki, Mora Mamdooh Mankrai (an old Turkic settlement which is famous for its old ruins), Sarai Saleh, Ali Khan, especially Shah Mohammad (For variety of plant nursery's) and Sirikot. ,The major railway station of Haripur city is actually located in Pandak village. One well known place of the district is Jagal, it is near the k.t.s (Kahlabut town ship) - it is very big village.
Kohistan:
The weather of the region tends to be relatively mild with rain, snow and cold temperatures in the winter and mildly hot summers. Kohistan is comprised of mountains and the hilly agricultural regions. The low altitude (below 900m) in Kohistan get very hot in summer and extremely cold in winter season. In the higher regions, weather remains pleasant in summer. Due to the intensive snowfall, travelling to and from the valleys can remain restricted in winter
Mansehra:
Alexander the Great, after conquering parts of Punjab, established his rule over a large part of Mansehra District. In 327 B.C., Alexander handed this area over to Abisaras (Αβισαρης), the Raja of the Poonch state. Mansehra remained a part of Taxila during the rule of the Maurya dynasty. Ashoka was the Governor of this area when he was a prince, after the death of Ashoka’s father, Bindusara, Ashoka inherited the throne and ruled this area as well as Gandhara. Today, the famous edicts of Ashoka, inscribed on three rocks near Bareri Hill, serve as evidence of his rule. These edicts also show that this area was a famous religious centre for pilgrims. The name Mansehra is a modified form of the name Maan Singh, who once ruled
Lakes:
There are three lakes in the district: Lulusar Lake, Dudipatsar Lake and Saiful MulukLake. All three are located in the beautiful Kaghan Valley and act as a mirror reflecting the snow-clad mountains surrounding them.
Lulusar Lake is approximately 48 kilometres away from Naran and has an altitude of 3325 meters. Surrounded by wildflowers in almost all colors imaginable, this lake is the main source for the Kunhar River. Lake Lulusar is said to be one of the most tranquil spots on the Kaghan Valley, the lake is fenced by snowcapped mountains whose image is reflected on the standstill blue-green waters of the lake.
Dudipat Lake is enclosed with beautiful, high, snow-drizzled peaks. The Dudipat is one of the hardest places to reach, requiring a tough hike lasting four to seven hours. The hike is rewarding, as tourists are greeted with green pastures and the lake's blue-green waters.
The most famous of the district's many lakes is Lake Saiful Muluk, named in a folktale—the Qissa Saiful Muluk—about a romance between a Persian prince and a fairy princess. In the folktale, the lake was the meeting site for the two lovers. Lake Saiful Muluk is located at the northern end of the Kaghan valley. At an altitude of 10,578 feet above sea level, it is one of the highest lakes in Pakistan. The water is spectacularly clear with a slight green tone. It is accessible by a jeep road during the summer months or can be hiked up from the village below in four to six hours. The clarity of the water comes from the multiple glaciers all around the high basin feeding the lake.
