Battagram is a district of Hazara in the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan. It has a total land area of 1301 Square Kilometre. Demography: The estimated population of Battagram in 2004-2005 was 361,000. With 277 inhabitants per Square Kilometre, it has a decent population density as well. It is one of those few districts of NWFP, where 100 % of the residents can fluently speak the provincial language of Pashto. There are reportedly a few Thai people in the district as well, some of whom intermarried with the local Pashtuns. Because of this, the Thai language is one of the languages that is spoken in Battagram as well. The demographic records of the district state that all of the residents of Battagram follow Islam. Administration: Battagram obtained the status of district in July 1993 when it was upgraded from a Tehsil and separated from Mansehra District by an executive order. It has geographical borders with Kohistan District, Tribal Area of Kala Dhaka (Black Mountain of Hazara), Shangla District and Malakand Division. The district consists of two sub-divisions or Tehsils which contain a total of 20 Union Councils. The district is represented in the provincial assembly by two MPAs from its constituencies PF-59 (Battagram-1) and PF-60 (Battagram-2). History: It was in 1956, when a famous Jirga took place in the valley of Tikri and decided to join Pakistan. Battagram Remain a Tehsil of District Mansehra till July 1993. In July 1993 battagram was separated from Mansehra District and appear as a district on the map of pakistan. Scenery: View of Village Dedal, Batgram DistrictThis district has world fame for its beautiful mountains, thick forests, fertile lands and enchanting streams. Most of the population is rural and depends upon agriculture for their day to day living. As a recent phenomenon, fishing has also become a mode of earning due to some modern scientific techniques. Another distinctive feature of this district is the notable presence of Shahra-e-Resham or Silk route and hence which is helping the infant industrial base to thrive.

Abbottabad | Batagram | Haripur | Kohistan | Mansehra