Sheikhul Bandi Explained

Settlement Type:Union council
Sheikh ul Bandi
Coordinates:34.15°N 73.2333°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Pakistan
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Abbottabad
Subdivision Type3:Tehsil
Subdivision Name3:Abbottabad
Population Total:26,158
Population Footnotes:[1] [2]
Leader Title:Nazim
Leader Name:Fahad Khan Jadoon [3]
Leader Title1:Naib Nazim
Leader Name1:Nabeel Khan Jadoon

Sheikh ul Bandi is one of the 51 union councils (sub-divisions) of Abbottabad District in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.[4] The Union council takes its name from a neighbourhood which is from the city of Abbottabad. It is located at 34° 8' 60N, 73° 13' 60E, in the valley toward the north-west of the Sarban Hills.[5] It is considered as one of the oldest village of Abbottabad.

Languages

The main language is Hindko, Pashto, although Urdu is also spoken and understood.

Ethnic groups

The predominant ethnic groups of Sheikh ul Bandi are the Jadoons and Syeds. However, there are other minority ethnic groups such as the Sardars, Awans, Mughals, and Abbasis (dhund) who live there as well.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population and Household Detail from Block to District Level: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Abbottabad District). 2018-01-03. 2018-04-17. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
  2. http://www.abbottabad.sdnpk.org/list_administrative.htm List of Union Councils - population
  3. http://www.abbottabad.gov.pk/ District Government of Abbottabad
  4. http://www.abbottabad.sdnpk.org/adminunit.htm Administrative Units of District Abbottabad
  5. https://www.fallingrain.com/world/PK/03/Shekhan_Bandi.html Falling Rain - Location of Sheikh ul Bandi