Biran Gali | |
Settlement Type: | Union Council |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Pakistan |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Type3: | Tehsil |
Subdivision Name1: | Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa |
Subdivision Name2: | Abbottabad |
Subdivision Name3: | Abbottabad |
Leader Title: | [Member District Council [Nazim]| leader_name = Sardar Muhammad Junaid Chairman 92-300-5858611[1] | leader_title1 = Naib Nazim| leader_name1 = | population_total = 12,329| population_as_of =| population_footnotes =| website =| footnotes = |
Beeran Gali (also known as Biran Gali or Baran Gali) is a Union Council of Abbottabad District, in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.[2] located approximately 20 km from Abbottabad city.
This area was historically known as Baad Burhan, and is mentioned by Al Biruni in his book Ta'rikh al-Hind, The Chronicles of India, from 1030. Al Biruni describes Baad Burhan as a beautiful area. This area is ruled by sardar obaid.
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]
The Union Council is subdivided into the following areas:Andarseri, Beerangali and Jhafar.[4]
Its population numbers about 12,300.[5] Ethnically, main tribe is the Karlal the Quresh and Gujar are also living in Ander Sari and Okhreela Village of UC. Beerangali. According to local lore, the inhabitants of this area are particularly courageous. According to the author of Hazra Gazetteers, the people of this area had not accepted the British rule, and were found to be most resistant until 1947.There are two high schools, one each for boys and girls as well as numerous middle and primary schools.