Darra
درہ
Village Council
Darra
Bridge on the Badrai khoar (Darra)
Bridge on the Badrai khoar (Darra)
Map of the Swabi in kpk, Pakistan
Map of the Swabi in kpk, Pakistan
Darra is located in Pakistan
Darra
Darra
Coordinates: 34°06′01″N 72°28′29″E / 34.1004°N 72.4746°E / 34.1004; 72.4746
Country Pakistan
ProvinceKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
DistrictSwabi
TehsilSwabi
Union CouncilPanjpir
PC/VCDarra
SeatChairman Council
Government
 • TypeLocal Council/Village Council
 • ChairmanTariq Muhammad
Area
 • Total10.959 km2 (2,708 acres)
Elevation
340 m (1,120 ft)
Population
 (2017)[1]
 • Total8,692
Time zoneUTC+5 (Pakistan standard time)

Darra (Pashto: درہ،; Urdu: درہ) is a village and village council located in Tehsil and District Swabi, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.[2]

The village is situated at a distance of around 100 kilometers from both Peshawar and Islamabad, and can be reached via the recently built Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway (M-I). The closest access point is the Swabi Interchange, which is located near Ambar village on the right side of the Indus River.

Its population in 2017 was 8,692.[1]

Climate

Darra, a village located in the district of Swabi, has a humid subtropical climate, classified under the Köppen Cwa system. This climate is characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters, with moderate rainfall throughout the year. The average temperature in Darra is 22.2 °C, while the annual precipitation averages 639 mm. The driest month is November, with an average rainfall of 12 mm, while August is the wettest month, with an average 137 mm of precipitation. June is the hottest month of the year, with an average temperature of 32.9 °C, while January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of 10.2 °C.[3] The area is also prone to dust storms, particularly in May and June, as well as thunderstorms and hailstorms towards the end of the cold weather. Moreover, the village is situated in the path of the Badri Khoar stream, which flows from the north (Swabi, Kaala) towards the south and passes through Darra and Panjpir.[4] During heavy rainfall, the water level in the stream can rise significantly, which has in the past led to the destruction of some wooden bridges and one concrete bridge. While the flooding has not caused significant damage to houses, it remains a concern for the villagers.

References

  1. 1 2 "POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD DETAIL FROM BLOCK TO DISTRICT LEVEL: KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA (SWABI DISTRICT)" (PDF). ادارہ شماریات پاکستان. 3 January 2018. p. 19. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "Village-Neighbourhood-Councils-Detatails-Annex-D (3).pdf" (PDF). Local Government, Elections and Rural Development Department. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  3. ↑ "Climate Data of District Swabi". Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  4. ↑ "Districts Swabi Profile". Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Retrieved 19 March 2023.


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