Battagram facts for kids
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Battagram
بٹگرام
بټګرام Batgram
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 Battagram
Location in Pakistan
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Battagram |
| Elevation | 1,038 m (3,406 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 27,083 |
Battagram (pronounced Bat-ta-gram) is a city in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan. It's also the main city of the Battagram District. This city sits high up, about 1,038 meters (3,408 feet) above sea level. It's an important place for the people living in the area.
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Climate and Weather in Battagram
Battagram has a mild and generally warm climate. It's known as a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
Temperatures Throughout the Year
The average temperature in Battagram is about 18.5°C (65.3°F). The hottest month is usually June, with an average temperature of 27.9°C (82.2°F). The coldest month is January, where the average temperature drops to about 7.6°C (45.7°F).
Rainfall in Battagram
On average, Battagram receives about 1,427 millimeters (56.2 inches) of rain each year. This rainfall helps keep the area green.
| Climate data for Battagram | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 12.8 (55.0) |
14.8 (58.6) |
19.6 (67.3) |
24.6 (76.3) |
30.0 (86.0) |
35.1 (95.2) |
33.3 (91.9) |
31.5 (88.7) |
30.6 (87.1) |
27.0 (80.6) |
21.6 (70.9) |
15.2 (59.4) |
24.7 (76.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 7.6 (45.7) |
9.4 (48.9) |
13.8 (56.8) |
18.5 (65.3) |
23.1 (73.6) |
27.9 (82.2) |
27.2 (81.0) |
26.0 (78.8) |
24.4 (75.9) |
19.8 (67.6) |
14.7 (58.5) |
9.5 (49.1) |
18.5 (65.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 2.4 (36.3) |
4.1 (39.4) |
8.0 (46.4) |
12.4 (54.3) |
16.3 (61.3) |
20.8 (69.4) |
21.2 (70.2) |
20.5 (68.9) |
17.8 (64.0) |
12.7 (54.9) |
7.8 (46.0) |
3.8 (38.8) |
12.3 (54.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 128 (5.0) |
205 (8.1) |
231 (9.1) |
148 (5.8) |
71 (2.8) |
51 (2.0) |
192 (7.6) |
163 (6.4) |
61 (2.4) |
39 (1.5) |
57 (2.2) |
81 (3.2) |
1,427 (56.1) |
| Average precipitation days | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 103 |
| Source: Climate-Data.org | |||||||||||||
Education in Battagram
Battagram has many schools and colleges that help young people get an education. These schools are important for improving how many people can read and write in the area. Many organizations and international groups help build and support these schools.
Schools and Colleges in Battagram
Here are some of the places where students can learn in Battagram:
| School Name | Location | College Name | Location |
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| Government Centennial Model High School | Near DHQ Hospital Battagram | Government Degree College, Battagram | Opposite Karakoram Highway (KKH N35), Chappargram |
| Young Muslim Public School and College | Boys Branch near Police Station, Ajmera | Sir Sayed Institute of Learning (SILM) School and College | Boys Branch near Jahil Mord; Girls Branch near Wapda Office, Battagram |
| Al Syed Garden Public School and College | Near Vagon Adda, Ajmera | Young Muslim Public School & College | Boys Branch near Police Station, Battagram; Girls Branch near Wapda Office, Battagram |
| Al-Ezzah Academy | Karakoram Highway, near Tamai Road, Ajmera | Sir Syed Institute of Learning & Motivation | Near Sub-Jail Battagram |
| The Rising Star Public School | N/A | Zahid Public High School & College | Banya Road, Kuzabanda Mira |
| Pace Institute of I.T Battagram | Oppt. TMA Office, near Ajmera Road, United Market Battagram | Sky Hawk International Public School & College | Near PSO Petrol Pump, Battagram |
The 2005 Earthquake
Battagram was one of the areas greatly affected by a big earthquake on October 8, 2005. This natural event caused a lot of damage. Many people were affected, and the community worked hard to recover.
How Battagram is Managed
The Battagram District is divided into two main parts called "tehsils." These are Battagram itself and Allai. The main city of Battagram is the headquarters for the district. It is also one of the many smaller areas called Union Councils.
Union Councils of Battagram Tehsil
The Battagram Tehsil is further divided into 12 Union Councils. These smaller areas help manage local services and communities.
| Union Councils | Union Councils |
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| Ajmera | Banian |
| Battagram | Batamori |
| Gijbori | Kuza Banda |
| Paimal Sharif | Peshora |
| Rajdahri | Shumlai |
| Thakot | Trand |
