Introduction

The name of District ‘Mansehra’ is derived from its headquarters town Mansehra. It is named after Man Singh, the Governor General under the rule of Ranjit Singh. Mansehra is the North Eastern District of N.W.F.P and at altitude of 975.36 meters (3200 feet). It was a large district with a total area of 4,579 sq km. According to 1998 Census Report its total population is 1,152,839 with an average annual growth rate of 2.4% with literacy rate 36.3%. Main languages spoken and understand here are Hindko, Pashtoo, Gojree and our national language Urdu is very common and understand most. 50% people understand English language. The famous Babusar pass is situated on the north-eastern boundary of the district. The Nanga Parbat Mountain is located about 40 kilometers from the north eastern boundary of the district.

Mansehra is a beautiful area and has very famous areas around it which are always very brilliant and give a nice look to the eyes and are the best example of the natural beauty.

There are two cropping seasons in the district. One is called ‘Kharif’ which ranges from April to September. Maize, rice and seasonal vegetables are grown in this season. Second is called ‘Rabi’ which ranges from the month of October to March. Wheat, peas and other seasonal vegetables are grown in this season. Due to favorable climatic conditions, the district is rich in vegetables and fruits. Cabbage, carrot and reddish in vegetables and peaches, plums and pears in fruit are grown in the area. District Mansehra is rich in flora. A variety of herbs is found throughout the district. Many of these herbs are used for medicinal purposes. These include Gulkhaira, Khtmi, Musli Sufead, Kadpai, Thandibotti, Sumal, Kakul, Ispaghol, Patris, Manira, Chora, Banafsha, Bantol, Chau, Kuthi Raisha Khatmi and Nera. A large variety of fauna is also available in the district. This includes leopard, porcupine, black bear, monal, and koklas pheasant, jackal, wild goat, brown bear, wolf and other migratory birds.

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