Town and union council in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan
| Banian, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa | |
|---|---|
| Town and union council | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Region | Khyber Pukhtunkhwa |
| District | Battagram District |
| Tehsil | Battagram |
| Government | |
| Elevation | 1,496 m (4,911 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Banian (َUrdu & Pashto بانیاں) is a town, and one of twenty union councils in Battagram District in the Khyber Pukhtunkhwa of Pakistan. The place was named by Bania (caste) of Narrore, while they formerly ruled the Jirgah System Kingdom for centuries. It is located at 34°36'30N 73°3'15E and has an altitude of 1497 metres (4911 feet).
References
- "Tehsils & Unions in the District of Battagram". National Reconstruction Bureau of Pakistan. Archived from the original on 9 February 2012.
- Location of Banian – Falling Rain Genomics
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34°36′30″N 73°3′15″E / 34.60833°N 73.05417°E / 34.60833; 73.05417
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