Kuzcham Dherai facts for kids
Dherai is a village located in the Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan. It's part of an administrative area called a Union Council within Tehsil Kabal. The village is quite close to Saidu Shareef Airport. Dherai is split into two main sections: Barcham and Kuzcham.
Most people in Dherai belong to the Yousafzai tribe, which is a large Pashtun tribe. Within the Yousafzai tribe, Dherai has five well-known families: Adam Khail, Awdal Khail, Barkhan Khail, Saidu Khail, and Sultan Khail. Other families living in Dherai include Kashmiris, Miagaan, Mulaan, and Sahibzadgaan. There are also people known as Ali Khan Khail.
How People Make a Living
Many people from Dherai are quite successful. A good number of them have moved to other countries like the UAE, UK, USA, and various parts of Europe for work. Others own businesses right in the center of Dherai, an area known as Dherai Chawak.
Many residents work in important fields like health, medicine, and education. However, the largest group of people in Dherai still follow the traditional way of life, working in agriculture. They grow crops and raise animals, which has been a key part of the village's economy for a long time.
Local Stories and History
There's a local story that the famous ancient leader Alexander the Great once visited Dherai. People say he stayed in the village for two days. The story tells that he enjoyed a special meal called "Kaki kaly kaboob" with a drink. After his short stay, he supposedly left from the Saidu Sharif airport, which is actually located in Dherai. The legend says he traveled on his chariot towards India, carrying special "laser guided stones" from Dherai. This is a fun local tale that has been passed down through generations.
Well-Known People from Dherai
Dherai has been home to several notable individuals who have made contributions in different fields.
- Rahmat Ullah: He served as a Chief Khateeb, which means he was a leading religious speaker and scholar.
- Qari Rohullah Madni BaraKhan Khail: Another Chief Khateeb, he also held an important position as a former Minister for religious affairs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
- Mr. Mati Ullah BaraKhan Khail: He worked as the Secretary Finance for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and was also a member of the province's Public Service Commission.
- Alamgir Khan BaraKhan Khail: He is remembered as a martyr, someone who died for a cause.
- Saeed Khan: A senior politician affiliated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
- Muhammad Zaheen Khan: He was a former Nazim, which is a local government leader, and a senior Politician from the Awami National Party in Pakistan.
- Shamsher Ali Khan: He was a martyr and a former Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, representing the Awami National Party in Pakistan. An MPA is like a representative in the provincial government.
- Engr. Mukhtar Ahmad: A Civil Engineer who works in the private sector and was also known for his social work in the community.
- Dr. Abdus Samad Khan: He was the former Medical Superintendent (MS) of Saidu Hospital, meaning he was in charge of the hospital's operations.
- Shahbaaz football team: This is a local football team from Dherai, showing the village's interest in sports.
