Banian (Battagram)
| Banian, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa | |
|---|---|
| Town and union council | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Region | Khyber Pukhtunkhwa |
| District | Battagram District |
| Tehsil | Battagram |
| Government | |
| Elevation | 1,287 m (4,225 ft) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
Banian (َUrdu & Pashto بانیاں) is a town, and one of twenty union councils in Battagram District in the Khyber Pukhtunkhwa of Pakistan.[1] The place was named by Bania (caste) of Narrore, while they formerly ruled the Jirgah System Kingdom for centuries. It is located at 34°36'30N 73°3'15E and has an altitude of 1287 metres (4225 feet).[2]
References
- ↑ "Tehsils & Unions in the District of Battagram". National Reconstruction Bureau of Pakistan. Archived from the original on 9 February 2012.
- ↑ Location of Banian – Falling Rain Genomics
Administrative divisions of Battagram District | ||
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| Capital |  | |
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Coordinates: 34°36′30″N 73°3′15″E / 34.60833°N 73.05417°E
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