Balghar

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Balghar
بلغار
Balghar
Balghar is located in Gilgit Baltistan
Balghar
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Balghar on Pakistan Map
Coordinates: 35°15′1″N 76°11′41″E / 35.25028°N 76.19472°E / 35.25028; 76.19472
CountryPakistan
ProvinceGilgit Baltistan
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)

Balghar (Urdu: بلغار وادی) is a village situated in Ghanche District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan, along the banks of the Shyok River.[1]

The confluence of the Shyok River and the Indus River occurs to the west of Balghar. Balghar encompasses 15 distinct neighborhoods (mahallahs), both large and small, namely Gond Balghar, Chan-Gond Balghar, Rotika, Ongbo, Marmyoung Balghar, Louhra Balghar, Khanka Grwong Balghar, Khorokha Balghar, Garippa Balghar, Krawathang Balghar, Khashu Balghar, Gamba Bordas Balghar, Younpawa Balghar, and Xooq Balghar. To the east lies the Daghoni Valley, while the Karis Valley is located to the west, Shiger Valley to the north, and Kharfaq Valley to the south.

Balghar valley is 30 kilometers northwest of the district headquarters of Ghanche,[1] and 110 kilometers from Skardu city. Balghar Valley is at an elevation of 2,635 meters above sea level and falls in a single cropping zone. The main occupation in the area is agriculture.

There are rock carvings (petroglyphs) and inscriptions near Balghar.[2]

Occupations

Farming and agriculture of common food crops like wheat is done in Gilgit Baltistan including this region.[3]

Natural resources

  • 10 valleys for pasture
  • Abundant water from glaciers (Thalay valley) and Balghar. Water from two natural springs (Gon Balghar & Khashu Balghar)
  • Two lakes from (Hashuo brog Lagouynangjouing, Shagaran Ariyas).[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Syed Mehdi Bukhari (18 April 2015). "The serenity of Ghanche: Of mountains, rivers and valleys". Dawn newspaper. Archived from the original on 31 May 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  2. ^ Journal of Asian Civilisations (see page 234 for Balghar rock inscription). Taxila Institute of Asian Civilisations. 2000.
  3. ^ Wajhullah Fahim (2 February 2024). "The Wheat Crises In Gilgit Baltistan Remains Unresolved". The Friday Times newspaper. Archived from the original on 6 February 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  4. ^ Naveed Akhtar (1 May 2024). "Gilgit Baltistan's Ecosystem Under Threat". The Friday Times newspaper. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
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