Mong, Azad Kashmir
Mong (also called Mang) is a city and village in Sudhnoti District of Azad Kashmir state in Pakistan. Sudhan (Sadozai) is the main tribes of Mong.
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| Coordinates: 33.797301°N 73.635772°E | |
| Country | Kashmir |
| Territory | Azad Kashmir |
| District | Sudhnoti District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,010 km2 (390 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,400 m (4,500 ft) |
| Population (1998) | |
| • Total | 96,000 |
| • Density | 375/km2 (970/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Calling code | 05827 |
| Number of Villages | 7 |
| Number of Union councils | 3, (Mong, Patan Shar Khan, and Dhingroon Kanchri) |
Geography
Mong
Mong consists of 7 villages and 3 union councils: Mong, Patan Shar Khan, and Dhingroon Kanchri. The major villages in Mong are Mehna Naar'orri, Dhara & Daar, Thaneliyaan Khoor, Kanchri, Dhingroon and Pattan Shar Khan.
Mong is well connected by roads to major cities of Kashmir and Pakistan. Mong is connected to Pallandri, Rawalakot, Thorar. Daily buses carry passengers inter-state as well as within the city. The nearest major airport is located at Rawalakot.
Education
Mong has several schools:
- Govt. Boys Inter College
- Govt. Girls Degree College
- Kashmir Pioneers Academy
- Fauji Foundation Model School
- Read Foundation (A.S.S.P) school Mang.
- The University of Poonch (Campus, Mong)
Notable people
- Khan of Mong Captain Khan Muhammad Khan, guerrilla leader in the First Kashmir War
References
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