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Mardan is a district headquarter of Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Risalpur is located to the south, Charsadda is located to the west, Yar Hussain to the east and Takht Bahi & Katlang to the north.
Mardan, town and district in Peshawar division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. The town, the district headquarters, lies just north of the Kalpāni River; it is connected by road and rail with Dargai (Malakand Pass), Nowshera, and Peshawar, 30 miles (50 km) south-southwest.
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Mardan District (Pashto: مردان ولسوالۍ, Urdu: ضلع مردان) is a district in the Mardan Division of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. [2][3] The district is named after Mardan city, which is also the headquarters of the district.
Jul 11, 2023 · Mardan, a historic city nestled in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, is a treasure trove of fascinating facts and rich cultural heritage. Renowned as the ‘Land of Gandhara,’ Mardan boasts a long and illustrious history dating back to ancient times.
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Mardan is an ancient and historic place that is full of archeological artifacts and remains like Buddist monasteries. Historians attribute the town’s name to a Muslim Sufi saint, Pir Mardan Shah, who came to this region to propagate Islam. Mardan means the land of brave men. The archeological findings in the region connect its history with the anci...
The city is located at 34°12′4.4′′ North (latitude) and 72°01′33′′ East (longitude) on the geographic coordinate system. The district’s total area is 1,632 km2 (630 mi2) in length, and its height above sea level is 1,020 ft. (310 m.)
The town observes sweltering hot and long hot weather for approximately 4.6 months, and in summers, the temperature may rise to reach 43.5 °C. During the whole year, the temperature can vary from 39°F to 105°F. Winters are chilly and continue for nearly three months when the temperature could drop to 0.5 °C. Rain falls in the whole year, and the ye...
The city is the residence of 358,604 people, according to the 2017 census. It is the 23rd most populous city in Pakistan and 2nd in KPK. The population density of the district is 1,500/km2 (3,800/mi2).
Traditional Pashtun culture is dominant in the region, primarily based on Islam and a conventional lifestyle, called Pashtunwali, of the Pashtun people. Natives are hospitable, straightforward, and brave. Men’s attire usually includes shalwar-kameez, Pashtun hat (called pakul), topi (cap), white kufis (rounded cap), karkul (like Jinnah cap). Women’...
Education and literacy in the town are gently improving. The current literacy rate is 48%. Both; private and public sectors are establishing new educational institutes. The number of institutions by the KPK Government include: 1. Primary Schools: 843 2. Middle Schools: 86 3. High And Higher Secondary School: 87 4. Boys Institutes: 617 5. Girls Inst...
Sports culture in Mardan is flourishing. A well-constructed sports complex located near Sheikh Maltoon town provides the following facilities for: 1. Athletics 2. Badminton 3. Boxing 4. Cricket 5. Football 6. Hockey 7. Judo, Wushu, and Taekwondo 8. Swimming 9. Table Tennis
The economy of the district is dependent on both; agriculture and industry. The region has a great potential to exploit natural resources, and optimally utilize the mining industry. Tourism is another area contributing a reasonable portion of its share of its economic progress and GDP.
The district heavily relies on agroindustry and manufacturing and economically, and it is one of the industrialized regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). Following are among the most thriving industries which are not only providing employment opportunities to the locals as a source of income and livelihood but also to the people of the nearby region...
The total cultivated area is 99977 hectares. A significant portion of the population is engaged in agribusiness for their livelihood and source of income. The soil and climate are conducive for cultivation and crops such as wheat, rice, maize, millet, jowar, groundnut, sesamum, mung, mash, arhar, masoor, chilies, turmeric, sun hemp, fooders, fruits...
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May 10, 2023 · Mardan is a city located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is an ancient city with a rich history, culture, and tradition. Here are some of the best places and things to do in Mardan: 1. Takht-i-Bahi
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Mardān is a city in the Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan. Mardan has about 359,000 residents. Mapcarta, the open map.
