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Chukiatan, Dir Upper

Coordinates: 35°09′N 71°54′E / 35.150°N 71.900°E / 35.150; 71.900
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Chukiatan, also known as Chutiatan or Chukyatan, is a small town 9 km from Dir, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. It is the main route for Barawal Bandi, and Kohistan (Kumrat). The rivers Dir (a tributary of the Panjkora River),[1] Panjkora[2] and Barawal meet each other there.[2] Chukiatan has several picnic and fishing spots on the riverbanks, with people from all over Lower and Upper Dir coming for the fishing. Chukiatan is also known for its greenery and its people's hospitality.[citation needed]

Many of the people from Chukiatan work in foreign countries, mostly in the Middle East. Other occupations are farming and various small businesses. One of the biggest Frontier Crop DIR reside in Chukiatan.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Dir, Pakistan". Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  2. ^ a b "District Director Agriculture Upper Dir". Directorate of Agriculture Extension. Retrieved 2024-11-04.

35°09′N 71°54′E / 35.150°N 71.900°E / 35.150; 71.900