Paharpur Tehsil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paharpur Tehsil
تحصیل پہاڑ پور
پهاړ پور تحصیل |
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Dera Ismail Khan |
| Seat | Paharpur |
| Population
(2017)
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| • Tehsil | 383,984 |
| • Urban | 80,155 |
| • Rural | 303,829 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Number of towns | 1 |
| Number of Union Councils | 12 |
Paharpur Tehsil is an important administrative area in Pakistan. It's like a sub-district, located within the Dera Ismail Khan District. This district is part of the larger Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The main town and administrative center of this area is also called Paharpur. It's where many important decisions for the tehsil are made.
What is a Tehsil?
A tehsil is a type of local government division in Pakistan. Think of it as a smaller section within a larger district. It helps manage local services and administration for the people living there.
How Paharpur Tehsil is Organized
Paharpur Tehsil is divided into smaller parts called union councils. These are like local neighborhoods or groups of villages. There are 12 union councils in Paharpur Tehsil. Each union council helps manage local affairs for its specific area.
People and Population
According to a count in 2017, about 383,984 people live in Paharpur Tehsil. Most of these people, around 303,829, live in rural areas, which means they live in villages or the countryside. About 80,155 people live in urban areas, which are towns or cities.
Local Leadership
The leader of Paharpur Tehsil is called the Chairman. As of now, the Chairman is Makhdoom Altaf Hussain Shah. He belongs to a political group called the PPP. The Chairman helps to lead the local government and make decisions for the community.
