Beeran Gali

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.

Biran Gali
Union Council
Berin Gali is located in Abbottabad District.
Berin Gali is located in Abbottabad District.
Country Pakistan
ProvinceKhyber-Pakhtunkhwa
DistrictAbbottabad
TehsilAbbottabad
Government
 • [Member District Council [Nazim]Sardar Muhammad Junaid Chairman 92-300-5858611[1]
Population
 • Total12,329

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
  1. Beerangali Union Council
  2. Administrative Units of District Abbottabad Archived 3 April 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  3. Falling Rain Genomics – Location of Biran Gali
  4. Map of subdivisions of Beerangali Union Council
  5. Beerangali Union Council

34°11′40″N 73°21′50″E


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