Bakot
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Bakot is one of the 51 union councils
of Abbottabad District
in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan
. It has an average elevation of 645 metres. The main and big villages are Aliabad, khann, Molia, Nakkar, Sangal and khann Khord.
, the famous saint of the area.
By 1901, a Zimindari
School had been established in Bakote with 56 students, the first being famous Khakha Bumba Tribal Chief Sardar Hasan Ali Khan. The first journalist of Circle Bakote, "Qazi Hadayetullah", was from Bakot; he worked for 23 years at the Daily Zimidar Lahore (1932–52).
KHAN KALAN
At the base of Mirajani top is located the village Khan Kalan. Bakote is located in its eastern direction, Aliabad to the north, Khan khurd to the south and mirajani to the west. The strange and interesting thing about this village is difference in altitude at various locations. At its base, near Bakote, its height from mean sea level is hardly 2000 ft, but to the west, at mirajani its height raises to alarming 10000 ft. Because of this difference in altitude the weather is very different near mirajani top as compared to the areas near base. We have one secondary school, one middle school and many primary schools in this village. Literacy rate in the area is low as compared to neighboring villages. The main reason is poverty and lack of awareness. The area is also less developed in terms of infrastructure and other facilities.
Population of this village is more than 5000. The Govt has not provided any medical facility to the village of such a large population. The condition of roads is also poor in the area, which results in accidents of public automobiles of and on. The village is like a sheer slope with beautiful curves and turns in its shape.
Oct 2005 earthquake played havoc in the village. It resulted into more than 100 individuals death. Reconstruction and rehabilitation has brought some improvement in life standard of the inhabitants. However a large scale attention by Govt authorities is required to bring some hope to the people of this village.
The name "Aliabad" was originally proposed by Ch. Abdul Ghafoor (the pioneer of Aliabad Politics) in 1974. The majority of "Gujar Chohans 80%" are living peacefully with Syeds, Awans and Gakhars in the village. Ch. Abdul Rehman (Late) was the great leader of present Aliabad, we proudly call him as a father of modern Aliabad. He ruled over the political scenario of district Abbottabad. No doubt, because of his visionary and missionary leadership, a backward area (Pichh Bhannah) turned into a literate, skilled and civilized town Aliabad. His contribution towards Social Development Programs i.e. road development, water and electricity and Educational programs are unforgotten.
Bariyan (Centre), Kalaban, Kotli, Sehragran, Danna (Rehman Abad), Baribagla and Balikot/Riyala are the main muhallas of the Aliabad. Ch. Abdul Qayum (the soul maker) of Aliabad was the 1st master degree holder and educationist of the village who served 26 years locally to develop the students of the area (currently serving as a Principal of Govt. Secondary School Aliabad) and successfully supervise 6 boys and 2 girls schools of the village. It will be inequitable if contribution of Shokat Janjuha is not appreciated; who is providing his excellence service and support to the students those wish to continue for their higher studies especially for female students.
One of he prominent politicians of Bakot was Sardar Hafeez ur Rehman Abbasi. He contested elections for the Provincial Assembly twice one in 1985 and then in 1997. In 1997 election he contested election on the ticket of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and stood second in the contest. Besides that he was also n active social worker of the area.
The first chairman of UC Bakote was Ashraf Abbasi of Khan Kalan elected in 1982. Mr.Chaudhry Abdul Rehman who is the great leader and of Aliabad and most famous person in abbottabad district. He also gave the plolitical ideas for new progress to the region. He was also known as Sardar and Peer of Ali Abad.
Baba Darvaish Khan chief of Mall aal (Dhoond Abbasi) tribe was also famous person of Khan Kalan Bakot. He was buried in Mor Kandi Bakot. Mall aal (Dhoond Abbasi) tribe are settled in Khan Kalan, Pekho Nakar and Langa Lot. Baba Darvaish Khan came from Phulgran Islamabad.
Haqeeqat Jan was the first lady who elected as a lady councillor in Union Council Bakote.
One of the prominent politicians of Bakot was Sardar Hafeez ur Rehman Abbasi Advocate. He contested elections for the Provincial Assembly twice, once in 1985 and then in 1997. In 1997 election he contested election on the ticket of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and stood second in the contest. Besides that he was also an active social worker of the area.
One of the prominent politicians of Bakot was Sardar Hafeez ur Rehman Abbasi Advocate. He contested elections for the Provincial Assembly twice, once in 1985 and then in 1997. In 1997 election he contested election on the ticket of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and stood second in the contest, first was the former Chief Minister of NWFP, Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan Abbasi. Besides that he was also an active social worker of the area.
One of the prominent politicians of Bakot was Sardar Hafeez ur Rehman Abbasi Advocate. He contested elections for the Provincial Assembly twice, once in 1985 and then in 1997. In 1997 election he contested election on the ticket of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and stood second in the contest, first was the former Chief Minister of NWFP, Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan Abbasi. Besides that he was also an active social worker of the area.
Union Councils of Pakistan
A sherwan or village council in Pakistan is an elected local government body consisting of 21 councillors, and headed by a nazim and a naib nazim...
of Abbottabad District
Abbottabad District
Abbottabad is a district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The district covers an area of 1,969 km with the city of Abbottabad being the principal town...
in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. It has an average elevation of 645 metres. The main and big villages are Aliabad, khann, Molia, Nakkar, Sangal and khann Khord.
History
The Union Council of Bakot contains the graves of four Muslim saints including Hadhrat Molana Pir Fakir-u-llah BakotiHadhrat Molana Pir Fakir-u-llah Bakoti
Hadhrat Molana Pir Faqir-u-llah Bakoti was a religious leader in the resistance movement against British rule. He used the idea of Tassawaf to recruit his followers by promising freedom...
, the famous saint of the area.
By 1901, a Zimindari
Zamindar
A Zamindar or zemindar , was an aristocrat, typically hereditary, who held enormous tracts of land and ruled over and taxed the bhikaaris who lived on batavaslam. Over time, they took princely and royal titles such as Maharaja , Raja , Nawab , and Mirza , Chowdhury , among others...
School had been established in Bakote with 56 students, the first being famous Khakha Bumba Tribal Chief Sardar Hasan Ali Khan. The first journalist of Circle Bakote, "Qazi Hadayetullah", was from Bakot; he worked for 23 years at the Daily Zimidar Lahore (1932–52).
Villages
Union Council Bakot has these main villages:- Bakot
- Aliabad
- Khann Kalan
- Moolia
- Sangal
- Nakkar Paikho
- Pattan
- Khann Khord
KHAN KALAN
At the base of Mirajani top is located the village Khan Kalan. Bakote is located in its eastern direction, Aliabad to the north, Khan khurd to the south and mirajani to the west. The strange and interesting thing about this village is difference in altitude at various locations. At its base, near Bakote, its height from mean sea level is hardly 2000 ft, but to the west, at mirajani its height raises to alarming 10000 ft. Because of this difference in altitude the weather is very different near mirajani top as compared to the areas near base. We have one secondary school, one middle school and many primary schools in this village. Literacy rate in the area is low as compared to neighboring villages. The main reason is poverty and lack of awareness. The area is also less developed in terms of infrastructure and other facilities.
Population of this village is more than 5000. The Govt has not provided any medical facility to the village of such a large population. The condition of roads is also poor in the area, which results in accidents of public automobiles of and on. The village is like a sheer slope with beautiful curves and turns in its shape.
Oct 2005 earthquake played havoc in the village. It resulted into more than 100 individuals death. Reconstruction and rehabilitation has brought some improvement in life standard of the inhabitants. However a large scale attention by Govt authorities is required to bring some hope to the people of this village.
Aliabad
Aliabad (formerly Pichh Bhannah, means "Backward Area") is the largest and most famous village in the Pakistani union council of Bakot Tehsil & district Abbottabad, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The name Aliabad is derived from two local Gojri words: Ali (The name of Muslim saint Hazrat Baba Ali Muhammad, the founder of Pichh Bhannah) and Abad (brought up).The name "Aliabad" was originally proposed by Ch. Abdul Ghafoor (the pioneer of Aliabad Politics) in 1974. The majority of "Gujar Chohans 80%" are living peacefully with Syeds, Awans and Gakhars in the village. Ch. Abdul Rehman (Late) was the great leader of present Aliabad, we proudly call him as a father of modern Aliabad. He ruled over the political scenario of district Abbottabad. No doubt, because of his visionary and missionary leadership, a backward area (Pichh Bhannah) turned into a literate, skilled and civilized town Aliabad. His contribution towards Social Development Programs i.e. road development, water and electricity and Educational programs are unforgotten.
Bariyan (Centre), Kalaban, Kotli, Sehragran, Danna (Rehman Abad), Baribagla and Balikot/Riyala are the main muhallas of the Aliabad. Ch. Abdul Qayum (the soul maker) of Aliabad was the 1st master degree holder and educationist of the village who served 26 years locally to develop the students of the area (currently serving as a Principal of Govt. Secondary School Aliabad) and successfully supervise 6 boys and 2 girls schools of the village. It will be inequitable if contribution of Shokat Janjuha is not appreciated; who is providing his excellence service and support to the students those wish to continue for their higher studies especially for female students.
Khan Khurd
Khan Khourd is also one of the village of Union Council Bakote, a small village. The late Sardar Kala Khan is one of the famous political workers, renowned businessman as well as remained councillor of UC Bakote from 1960s to 1970s. He died in 1978. Some 99% of male gender are educated and working Managerial Positions in the public and private sectors such as scientist, doctors, advocates, pilots, engineers etc. The Karal (sardar) family and the Gojar family are living in this village on almost equal portion. The late Prof.Ch.Zahid Hussain, head of Physics department at Gordon College Rawalpindi and Late Ch.Mohammad Afsar counciler of UC Bakote are also from Khan Khurd, Late Sardar Muhammad Sadiq khan (1930-31 July-2009) remain counciler (2002 to 2007) also famous politician. The village has two Boys’ and Two Girls’ Primary Schools. Village has two parts Upper Khan and Lower Khan with sudevided mohalas Toppa, Dhal, Chirhan, Chamana, Chaprian, Chanala, Faizabad. The village has an unpaved jeep track to bridge main markets Nathiagali, Kalabagh and Kohala.Earthquake
Bakot was affected by the 2005 Pakistan earthquake, as the epicentre was in nearby Kashmir. Water supplies were damaged in the area.Bakot politics
- The first chairman of UC Bakote was Ashraf Abbasi of Khan Kalan elected in 1982. Mr.Chaudhry Abdul Rehman who is the great leader and of Aliabad and most famous person in abbottabad district. He also gave the plolitical ideas for new progress to the region. He was also known as Sardar and Peer of Ali Abad.
- Baba Darvaish Khan chief of Mall aal (Dhoond Abbasi) tribe was also famous person of Khan Kalan Bakot. He was buried in Mor Kandi Bakot. Mall aal (Dhoond Abbasi) tribe are settled in Khan Kalan, Pekho Nakar and Langa Lot. Baba Darvaish Khan came from Phulgran Islamabad.
- Haqeeqat Jan was the first lady who elected as a lady councillor in Union Council Bakote.
One of he prominent politicians of Bakot was Sardar Hafeez ur Rehman Abbasi. He contested elections for the Provincial Assembly twice one in 1985 and then in 1997. In 1997 election he contested election on the ticket of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and stood second in the contest. Besides that he was also n active social worker of the area.
The first chairman of UC Bakote was Ashraf Abbasi of Khan Kalan elected in 1982. Mr.Chaudhry Abdul Rehman who is the great leader and of Aliabad and most famous person in abbottabad district. He also gave the plolitical ideas for new progress to the region. He was also known as Sardar and Peer of Ali Abad.
Baba Darvaish Khan chief of Mall aal (Dhoond Abbasi) tribe was also famous person of Khan Kalan Bakot. He was buried in Mor Kandi Bakot. Mall aal (Dhoond Abbasi) tribe are settled in Khan Kalan, Pekho Nakar and Langa Lot. Baba Darvaish Khan came from Phulgran Islamabad.
Haqeeqat Jan was the first lady who elected as a lady councillor in Union Council Bakote.
One of the prominent politicians of Bakot was Sardar Hafeez ur Rehman Abbasi Advocate. He contested elections for the Provincial Assembly twice, once in 1985 and then in 1997. In 1997 election he contested election on the ticket of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and stood second in the contest. Besides that he was also an active social worker of the area.
One of the prominent politicians of Bakot was Sardar Hafeez ur Rehman Abbasi Advocate. He contested elections for the Provincial Assembly twice, once in 1985 and then in 1997. In 1997 election he contested election on the ticket of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and stood second in the contest, first was the former Chief Minister of NWFP, Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan Abbasi. Besides that he was also an active social worker of the area.
One of the prominent politicians of Bakot was Sardar Hafeez ur Rehman Abbasi Advocate. He contested elections for the Provincial Assembly twice, once in 1985 and then in 1997. In 1997 election he contested election on the ticket of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and stood second in the contest, first was the former Chief Minister of NWFP, Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan Abbasi. Besides that he was also an active social worker of the area.