Ghanool Valley | |
Settlement Type: | Union Council and Village |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Pakistan |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Pakistan |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Mansehra District |
Subdivision Type3: | Tehsil |
Leader Title: | Mughals |
Population Total: | 40,000 |
Population Density Km2: | 10 |
Timezone: | PST |
Utc Offset: | +5 |
Postal Code: | 21300 |
Area Code: | 0997 |
Ghanool is a village and union council (an administrative subdivision) of Mansehra District in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.[1] It is located in Balakot tehsil and lies in an area that was affected by the 2005 Kashmir earthquake.[2] The union council of Ghanool has four village councils: Ghanool, Sangar-1, Sangar-2, and Bhangian. Sangar is the most populous area of Ghanool with the majority of the population belonging to the Madakhel tribe. Paya, which is also known as Sari and Paya, is a meadow at a height of more than 9000 feet. Makra Peak, a mountain 3885 meters above sea level is located in Ghanool. Tribes living in Ghanool include Mughals Barlas, Rajputs, Awans, Swati, and Madakhels.
3- Photo By Khaliq zaman