Bajaur Agency facts for kids
Bajaur (Urdu: باجوڑ) is a district in Pakistan. It is located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Until 2018, Bajaur was a special area called an "Agency." These agencies were part of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). In 2018, FATA joined the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. This made Bajaur a regular district. It is the smallest of the former agencies. Bajaur has many hills and shares a border with Afghanistan.
What is Bajaur?
Bajaur is a district in the Malakand Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Its main town and administrative center is called Khaar. The district is known for its rugged, hilly landscape. It is an important area because of its location near Afghanistan.
How Many People Live There?
According to a count in 1998, about 595,227 people lived in Bajaur. By 2017, the population had grown to 1,093,684 people. Most people in Bajaur are from the Pashtun ethnic group.
Who Lives in Bajaur?
Bajaur is mainly home to the Tarkani Pashtuns. There are also other important Pashtun groups. These include the Utmankhel, Mamund, and a smaller number of Safis. The Utmankhel live in the southeast of Bajaur. The Mamund are found in the southwest. The Tarkani live in the northern parts of the district. There are also some Gujar people living here.
Why is Bajaur Important?
Bajaur shares a 52-kilometer (about 32 miles) border with Afghanistan's Kunar Province. This border makes Bajaur very important for the region. Its location helps connect Pakistan and Afghanistan. It plays a key role in trade and travel between the two countries.
