Beeran Gali
Biran Gali | |
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Berin Gali is located in Abbottabad District. | |
Interactive map of Biran Gali | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Abbottabad |
| Tehsil | Abbottabad |
| Government | |
| • [Member District Council [Nazim] | Sardar Muhammad Junaid Chairman 92-300-5858611[1] |
| Population | |
• Total | 12,329 |
Beeran Gali (also known as Biran Gali or Baran Gali) is a Union Council of Abbottabad District, in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.[2] located approximately 20 km from Abbottabad city.
History
In the 1890s Beeran Gali, referred to as Beerun Gulee, was mentioned by British geologist Charles Stewart Middlemiss when he was doing a survey of the area as part of his geological fieldwork in Hazara for the colonial era Geological Survey of India.[3]
Topography
The area is situated between two mountains, Thandiani and Miranjani. It is located at 34°11'40N 73°21'50E and has an average elevation of 2176 metres (7142 feet) above sea-level.[4]
Subdivisions
The Union Council is subdivided into the following areas:[5][6]
- Andarseri
- Beerangali
- Jhafar.
Demographics
Its population numbers about 12,300.[7] Ethnically, main tribe is the Karlal the Quresh and Gujar are also living in Ander Sari and Okhreela Village of UC. Beerangali.
Education
There are two high schools, one each for boys and girls as well as numerous middle and primary schools.
References
- ^ Beerangali Union Council
- ^ Administrative Units of District Abbottabad Archived 3 April 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ The Geology of Hazara and the Black Mountain
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics – Location of Biran Gali Archived 2007-10-01 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Map of subdivisions of Beerangali Union Council
- ^ Limited Environmental Assessment for Rural Housing in Earthquake affected Area Rural Housing Project (World Bank –ERRA) - Page 78
- ^ Beerangali Union Council
34°11′40″N 73°21′50″E / 34.19444°N 73.36389°E