Beeran Gali Explained

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.

History

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.

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]

Subdivisions

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

Demographics

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.

References

34.1944°N 73.3639°W

Notes and References

  1. http://www.abbottabad.gov.pk/Union-council/UCDetailPage.asp?name=Beerangali Beerangali Union Council
  2. http://www.abbottabad.sdnpk.org/adminunit.htm Administrative Units of District Abbottabad
  3. https://www.fallingrain.com/world/PK/03/Biran_Gali2.html Falling Rain Genomics – Location of Biran Gali
  4. http://www.abbottabad.gov.pk/Union-council/viewmap.asp?name=Beerangali Map of subdivisions of Beerangali Union Council
  5. http://www.abbottabad.gov.pk/Union-council/UCDetailPage.asp?Name=Beerangali Beerangali Union Council