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called by the locals "Now-khaar" is a major District in the North-West Frontier Province , Pakistan . The Nowshera city is famous mainly for its Cantonment which is home to the Pakistan Army "School Of Artillery" and School of Armour of Pakistan Army. The area comprises of many famous Pakhtun tribes including the Khattaks and Babers. It is also at the junction of Peshawar and Swat Road. FACT AND INFORMATION Area:
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Population density: 500.2 persons per sq km Annual growth rate: 2.9 % Urban ratio: 26 % (according to the 1998 census) Main clans : Rajputs, Khattak, Durrani, Kaka Khel, Khilji, Khalil, Awan, Malyar, Quereshi, Pathan, Mian- Ghan, Sheikh, Siddiqui, Syed and Baghban Religion : Muslims 99 %; Christian 0.5 %; Ahmadi 0.3 % and Hindu 0.1 % Main Languages: Pushto 91 %; Punjabi 3.6 %; Urdu 1.3 % Literacy rate : 42.5 % Economically active population : 22.2 % of the total population Main occupations: Professionals 5.5 %; Technicians 3 %; Agriculture workers 21.8 %; Elementary occupations 33.6 %; Service and shop workers 12.9 %; Armed forces 8.5 %; Craft and related trade workers 4.5 %; Clerks 3.3 % Geographical Location It is situated at the bank of Kabul River. Demographics ADMINISTRATIVE SET UP The local government headed by the Nazim-e-Ala is supervising Nowshera district. The local government setup is comprised of 47 union councils, 12 town councils, 1 tehsil council and a district assembly. In addition, district coordination officer (DCO) is bridging local government and Govt. functionaries including; administering planning & finance activities of various developmental projects for the benefit of the masses, like; allocation of funds for various civic amenities, education, healthcare, W&S, agriculture etc. There are one district police headquarters, headed by the district police officer and 8 police stations functioning in the district jurisdiction. These police stations are situated in Nizampur, Khairabad, Akora, Nowshera cantt., Nowshera city, Risalpur, Azakhel and Pabbi. PLACES TO SEE
Other places include Cherat, Manki Sharif, Saidukhel, Company Baagh, Manglot wildlife park at Nizampur and Azakhel park provide excellent scenic views and always become sources of rejuvenation to the visitors. As well as Kaka Sahib ziarat SEE ALSO |
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