Lora, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lora
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Lora is in Abbottabad District
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Abbottabad |
| Tehsil | Havelian |
Lora is a special local area called a 'Union Council' in Pakistan. It's found in the Abbottabad District, which is part of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The name 'Lora' comes from its main village. People here mainly speak Hindko, but almost everyone also understands Urdu.
You can reach Lora from Abbottabad by a road called Ghora Gali-Shah Maqsood. It takes about 3 hours by bus or 2 hours by car. The popular hill station of Murree is also quite close, about 22 kilometers away. You can get there in about 40 minutes.
Where is Lora Located?
Lora is in the southern part of the Abbottabad District. It sits within Havelian Tehsil, which is a smaller administrative area. Lora is surrounded by other Union Councils. To the north are Nara and Nagri Totial. To the east is Nagri Totial, to the south is Goreeni, and to the west is Phallah.
A river called the Haro River flows through Lora. The Khanpur Dam is built on this river. Local farmers in Lora grow seasonal crops. These include maize, which is also known as makai, and wheat, which is called gandum.
Parts of Lora Union Council
The Union Council of Lora is made up of several smaller areas. These areas are like neighborhoods or small villages within Lora. They include:
- Ghari
- Ghora
- Dheri Kiala
- Lora (the main village)
- Narhota
- Noorpur
- Seri
- Thath Karam Shah
Life and Economy in Lora
Lora has always been an important place for business. It is a central hub for six nearby Union Councils. These include Lora itself, Goreeni, Phallah, Nagri Tutial, Seer Sharqi, and Seer Gharbi.
Many people from Lora work in bigger cities like Islamabad and Rawalpindi. This is because it's easy to travel there using the Ghora Gali-Rawalpindi road. Some residents also work in cities like Lahore and Karachi. A number of people from Lora also live and work in other countries, especially in the Middle East and Europe.
The area is quite successful and people generally live well. This is partly because of the good economic conditions. Money sent home from family members working abroad also helps the local economy.
