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Thall, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Pakistani town From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thall, also spelled Thal or Tal (Pashto: ټل) (Urdu: ٹل), is a town in Thall Tehsil in the Hangu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan.[1] It is located at the entrance of Kurram District, and close to both North Waziristan and the Khost Province of Afghanistan. Situated at 33°21'52N and 70°32'52E, it stands at an altitude of 742 metres (2437 feet).[2]
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Overview and history
The town is administratively subdivided into two Union Councils. It is separated from the North Waziristan District by the Kurram River. The Peshawar-Tal and Tal-Parachinar road passes from here which is an important route of this area. It is around 4 hours drive from Peshawar and about 3 hours from Kohat.
A major Bazaar or market of this region is located here which is a hub for traders from Kurram, Afghanistan and adjoining areas. The historic Thall fort built by the British in 1909 is located here, which serves as the HQ for Thall Scouts, a paramilitary unit of FC. During hot weather people visit the Wali Chena (Wali Spring), a small spring with cold water, where they can bathe. There is a small forest named Toor Koot, which is popular for outings and picnics.
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Demographics
Population
As of the 2023 census, Thall had a population of 30,977.[5] The population was 25,355, according to the 1998 census.[6]
Education
There are many public and private sector educational institutes. The most prominent are Govt Degree College Thall for boys[7] and Govt Girls Degree College Thall.[8]
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References
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