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| '''Ghawari''' derived from two Balti words Gawa"means open" and ri means "village",so it is basically a big vallay .It is a small agricultural village situated in ], ]. It is well known for as a center of Islamic scholarship and learning. | |||
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| |image_skyline= Ghowari Jamia,University.jpg | |||
| |image_caption = Ghowari University | |||
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| |pushpin_map_caption =Location in the Gilgit Baltistan region | |||
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| |subdivision_name = {{flag|Pakistan}} | |||
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| |coordinates = {{coord|35|11|1|N|76|03|33|E|region:PK-GB|display=inline,title}} | |||
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| '''Ghawari''' (sometimes called Ghowari, Gowari, Oaree, Wali, and Gwali) is a small agricultural town and oasis in ], ], ]. It lies on the ] about {{convert|14|mi}} east of ] and {{convert|45.5|mi}} southeast of ]. There is a suspension bridge over the Shyok in the southeast of the town which leads to ] on the other side of the river.<ref>, Google Maps</ref> It is well known as a center of Islamic scholarship and learning and for its production of cherries and associated festival. Also includes many picnic spots and view points. | |||
| The people of Ghawari are all Muslim and belong to Ahle Hadees Sect of Islam. | |||
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==History== | ||
| The population of Ghawari district at the end of the 19th century was 19,445 people.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fn8C6u8iPQsC&q=Ghowari&dq=Ghowari|title=Minutes of Evidence Taken by the Indian Plague Commission with Appendices, Volume 1|year=1900|publisher=Indian Plague Commission, H.M. Stationery Office, 1900|page=88}}</ref> In 1951, Ghawari itself had a population of 1691 people.<ref>Banat Gul Afridi: ''Baltistan in History'' (1988). Peshawar.</ref> | |||
| The most populated and big valley in Ghanche District in North Pakistan.Due to suitable climate and gate way of Siachen valley Ghowari is the most attraction and growing Valley in Khaplu Region.The population of this valley is approximatively 1500 houses.There only one Government high school or eduction.Most of the student are gaining education from other cities of Pakistan due to less facility of institutional situation in this area. | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:02, 23 April 2024
Town in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan| Ghawari | |
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| Town | |
 Ghowari University | |
  GhawariLocation in the Gilgit Baltistan regionShow map of Gilgit Baltistan GhawariGhawari (Pakistan)Show map of Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 35°11′1″N 76°03′33″E / 35.18361°N 76.05917°E / 35.18361; 76.05917 | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Region | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| District | Ghanche |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+6 (GMT+6) |
Ghawari (sometimes called Ghowari, Gowari, Oaree, Wali, and Gwali) is a small agricultural town and oasis in Ghanche District, Baltistan, Pakistan. It lies on the Shyok River about 14 miles (23 km) east of Sermik and 45.5 miles (73.2 km) southeast of Skardu. There is a suspension bridge over the Shyok in the southeast of the town which leads to Kuroo on the other side of the river. It is well known as a center of Islamic scholarship and learning and for its production of cherries and associated festival. Also includes many picnic spots and view points.
History
The population of Ghawari district at the end of the 19th century was 19,445 people. In 1951, Ghawari itself had a population of 1691 people.
References
- Ghawari, Google Maps
- "Minutes of Evidence Taken by the Indian Plague Commission with Appendices, Volume 1". Indian Plague Commission, H.M. Stationery Office, 1900. 1900. p. 88.
- Banat Gul Afridi: Baltistan in History (1988). Peshawar.
External links
| Ghanche District | |
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| Populated places | |
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