Sudhum Rustam facts for kids

Rustam is an important area, known as a Tehsil, in the Mardan District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. A Tehsil is like a smaller administrative division within a district. It helps manage local services and communities. Rustam is sometimes called Sudham Valley. It is located at about 34°21'0N latitude and 72°17'0E longitude. This area sits at an altitude of 369 meters (which is about 1,213 feet) above sea level.

Where is Rustam Located?

Rustam is surrounded by beautiful mountains. These include the mountains of Chengay Baba, Shabaz Ghara, Sar Malang, and Kashmir Smasta. These natural surroundings make the area very scenic. The mountains also influence the local weather and environment.

What is Rustam Known For?

Rustam is famous for its farming products. Farmers here grow many different kinds of fruits and vegetables. This makes agriculture a very important part of the local economy. The fresh produce from Rustam is well-known in the region.

Education in Rustam

Education is growing in Rustam. In recent years, new private colleges have opened. These include Unicom College of Business Studies and Sudhum Children Academy and College. These schools offer more choices for students.

There are also well-established government schools. The Government High Schools for Boys and Girls have been around for a long time. Many important people from the community started their education in these schools. This shows how important these schools are to Rustam's history.

A brand new building is currently being built for the Postgraduate Girls College. This new college will provide even more opportunities for girls to continue their education after high school. It will help more young women get advanced degrees.

Local Leadership

The local government in Rustam Tehsil is led by a Chairman. The current Chairman is Mubarak Ahmad Durrani. He belongs to the JUI(F) political party. The Chairman helps make decisions for the community. This includes managing local services and development projects.