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Berin Gali  Union Council

Berin Gali is located in Abbottabad district.
Province NWFP
District Abbottabad
Tehsil Abbottabad
Nazim Sardar Lal Khan Anwar[1]
Naib Nazim Sardar Muhammad Iqbal Khan
Population 12,329
Coordinates 34°11'40N 73°21'50E
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Berin Gali (also known as 'Beeran Gali' or 'Baran Gali') is a Union Council of Abbottabad District, in the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan [2].

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[edit] History

This area was historically known as Baad Burhan and is mentioned by Al Biruni in his famous book Ta'rikh al-Hind, The Chronicles of India, from 1030. Al Biruni describes Baad Burhan as a beautiful area.

[edit] 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 [3].

[edit] Subdivisions

The Union Council is subdivided into the following areas: Andarseri, Beerangali and Jhafar[4].

[edit] Notable areas

Notable areas of Berin Gali are Bunj and Jogi Mar.[citation needed]

[edit] Demographics

Its population numbers about 12,300.[5] Ethnically, the two main tribes are the Karlal or 'Kiraal' and the Quraishi. In popular local lore, the inhabitants of this area are particularly courageous.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Beerangali Union Council
  2. ^ Administrative Units of District Abbottabad
  3. ^ Falling Rain Genomics - Location of Biran Gali
  4. ^ Map of subdivisions of Beerangali Union Council
  5. ^ Beerangali Union Council

Coordinates: 34°11′40″N, 73°21′50″E

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