Chamkani, Peshawar Explained

Chamkani (Pushto; Pashto: څمکنۍ) is a neighborhood of Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is named after the Chamkani tribe of Pashtuns, who are based in the Tsamkani District of Paktia Province, Afghanistan, as well as in Kurram District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Chamkani
Settlement Type:Village and Union Council
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Pakistan
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Pakistan
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Peshawar
Subdivision Type3:Tehsil
Subdivision Name3:Peshawar
Timezone:PST
Utc Offset:+5
Government Footnotes:[1]
Government Type:Tehsil-council
Leader Title:Chairman
Leader Name:Arbab Muhammad Umar Khan[2]
Leader Party:ANP

The neighborhood was originally named Tsamkani after the Pashtun tribe, but later on changed to Chamkani or Sokani. Its people are called Chamkaniwaal or Sokaniwaal.

34°N 110°W

Notes and References

  1. News: KP’s new LG system: structure, powers, and voting process. 17 December 2021. 18 January 2022. SAMAA TV.
  2. News: Tehsil Council Chamkani - KPK Local Body Election Result 2021. 18 January 2022. Geo News.