Kanju
| Kanju | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Coordinates: 34°48′0″N 72°21′0″E / 34.80000°N 72.35000°ECoordinates: 34°48′0″N 72°21′0″E / 34.80000°N 72.35000°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Swat District |
Kanju is a village situated on the bank of the River Swat in Swat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Location
It is 3 kilometres away from Mingora the main city of Swat District and about 5 kilometres from Saidu Sharif the District Headquarters. It is situated on the bank of the River Swat. It is the first entry point to nekpekhail (nek bibi khel) area.
Demographics
The people of Kanju belong to the Yousafzai tribe of Pukhtoons Pashtuns. Kanju comprises several mohallas: Kuz Kanju, bar Kanju, Shahi bazar, Fazal abad, Township, Manjawar, Niamatabad, Shahi abad, Gharib abad, Quanj, Shambaba, Ahmad tangay, Chargo sha. The population of Kanju is about 16000.
Agriculture
The major source of earning is agriculture and fruit farming. The peaches of kanju and overall swat is famous all over Pakistan. Kanju contributes heavily in farming by producing a large amount of local rice called "BEGAMAI". A considerable number of people own small and large businesses in various places of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Education
Kanju is a home to many Government colleges including Government High School for boys, Government Middle School for girls and several Government Primary Schools for boys and girls. There are a number of public and private schools and colleges: Al-Razi Public School and College, Hira School and College, Iqra School and College, Shah Public School and College Muslim Hands Public School, Islamia Public School, Continental Public School, Bolan Education Academy, Town Public School, Kanju public School and several modern schools like Eurasian, Al-Qalam and Nexus schools etc. There are also a technical college Indus Polytechnic Institute.
Saidu Sharif Airport
Saidu Sharif Airport is situated between Kanju and Dherai.
Tourist attractions
The view of River Swat from Ayub Bridge in Kanju is magnificent. Township and sham baba attract tourists from nationwide. Saidu Sharif Airport is a small airport mainly used for domestic flights.
Residential scheme
Kanju Township is a residential scheme undertaken by the SDDA. It consists of two phases. Phase one is ready while phase two is in the making. Phase one consists of sectors from A to E. Plots in sector one are more costly.