Thall, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Overview and history
It’s administratively subdivided into two Union Councils. It is separated from the North Waziristan Agency by the Kurram River. The Peshawar-Tal and Tal-Parachinar road passes from here which is an important route of this area. It is around 4 hours drive from Peshawar and about 3 hours from Kohat.
A major Bazaar or market of this region is located here which is a hub for traders from Kurram agency, Afghanistan and adjoining areas. The Historic Thall fort built by the British in 1909 is located here, which serves as the HQ for Thall Scouts, a Paramilitary unit of FC. During hot weather people visit the Wali Chena (Wali Spring), a small spring with cold water, where they can bathe. There is a small forest named Toor Koot, which is popular for outings and picnics.
Demographics
Population
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Education
There are many public and private sector educational institutes. The most prominent are Govt Degree College Thall (boys)[5] and Govt Girls Degree College Thall (girls).[6]
See also
References
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- ↑ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Hangu - Government of Pakistan Template:Webarchive
- ↑ Location of Thal - Falling Rain Genomics
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