Jarral Shareef facts for kids

Jarral is a small but important place in Pakistan. It's one of the many "union councils" in the Abbottabad District. This district is part of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Think of a union council like a local area or neighborhood that helps manage things for the people living there.

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Union council
Jarral
Jarral Location in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Show map of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Jarral Location in Pakistan Show map of Pakistan
Country	Pakistan
Province	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
District	Abbottabad
Tehsil	Abbottabad
Population  (2017)
• Total	7,952
Time zone	PKT (UTC+05:00)
ZIP code	22760
Union council code	40600
Falling Rain Genomics of Jarral Drinking Water quality - District Abbottabad

Where is Jarral Located?

Jarral is about 37 kilometers away from the main city of Abbottabad. It sits in a beautiful valley. This valley is surrounded by tall mountains on three sides.

To the south of the valley, you'll find the large Tarbela Dam lake. The southern parts of Jarral share a border with the Haripur District. Jarral is also a central spot in the Tanawal area. It connects two important districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Haripur to the west and Abbottabad to the east.

People Living in Jarral

Jarral is a busy village with many people. About 7,952 people lived here according to the 2017 census. This makes it a lively community.

Local Areas in Jarral

Jarral Union Council includes several smaller areas. These are like different neighborhoods or villages within the larger Jarral area. Some of these local areas are:

• Phajwar
• Gul Bandi
• Jabbi
• Jarral
• Jabree
• Bandi
• Naradoga
• Khuliala
• Kot Nali
• Nakhey

Schools in Jarral

Education is important in Jarral. There are several schools for boys and girls. These schools help young people learn and grow. Here are some of the schools in Jarral:

• Fatima Jinnah Public School (a private school)
• Ghair Rasmi Bunyadi School (run by an organization)
• Government High School for Boys, Jarral (a public school for boys)
• Government High School for Girls, Jarral (a public school for girls)
• Islami Jamia Madrassa (a religious school)

Pictures of Jarral

Here are some pictures that show different parts of Jarral.

Jamia Masjid

Nalota

National Bank Pakistan branch

Tomb of Pir Mubarak Shah

Government High School Girls

Union Council office