Mandian, Pakistan

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Mandian is the northern part of Abbottabad city, located in Abbottabad District in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan. The population of this area is 80,000.

[edit] Origin of name

Due to the area being a centre of commerce, there were markets and businesses in the area, the word Mandian means fruit or vegetable markets. Today Mandian is a busy hub of the city and there are many Schools and Colleges located in the area. Mandian is also known as Ghori Chowk, as a monument of Ghori Missile is installed there.