Phal Kot Union Council facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Phal Kot Union Council
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Phalkot is located in Abbottabad District
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Abbottabad |
| Tehsil | Abbottabad |
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(2017 Census of Pakistan)
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| • Total | 10,892 |
Phalkot, also spelled Phal Kot, is a lovely town in the Abbottabad District of Pakistan. It's located in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. Phalkot is known as a "union council," which is a small local government area in Pakistan. Think of it like a neighborhood or a small group of villages that work together.
The town's exact location is 34° 9' 0" North and 73° 23' 0" East. Its original name is Phalkot.
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Parts of Phalkot
Phalkot is made up of a few smaller areas. These are like different neighborhoods or sections within the larger town.
- Phalkot
- Kutly
- Malsah
Languages Spoken in Phalkot
The main language you'll hear in Phalkot is Hindko. This language is very similar to Punjabi. It's spoken by most people in the area.
Urdu is the national language of Pakistan, so many people in Phalkot also understand and speak it. You might also find some people who can speak and understand English.
Weather and Farming in Phalkot
Phalkot is located far from the sea and is quite high up. This means it has a special kind of weather.
Phalkot's Climate
Winters in Phalkot are very cold. They usually last from October all the way to April. April is a pleasant month, with mild temperatures. Summers are nice and warm, but also a bit humid. The temperature usually stays between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius.
From mid-July to mid-August, Phalkot experiences the monsoon season. This brings a lot of rain, which helps cool things down after the hotter months of May and June.
Farming and Crops
Farming is a very important job for the people of Phalkot. It's how many families make their living. In some of the more remote parts of the village, farmers still use oxen to plow their fields. But in the main village areas, machines are used because they are easier to access.
Farmers in Phalkot grow two main types of crops:
- Rabi crops: These are planted in winter and harvested in spring. The main rabi crops grown here are potatoes and maize (corn).
- Kharif crops: These are planted in summer and harvested in autumn. Wheat is the main kharif crop, though it's grown in smaller amounts. Wheat is used both for feeding cattle and for making grain for people.
Farmers also grow various vegetables. These include turnips, radishes, peas, pumpkins, beans, and mustard.
