Khot Valley
| Khot | |
|---|---|
| valley | |
  Khot | |
| Coordinates: 35°53′N 71°48′E / 35.883°N 71.800°ECoordinates: 35°53′N 71°48′E / 35.883°N 71.800°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| State | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Chitral |
| Established | 1969 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 168 km2 (65 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,100 m (3,600 ft) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 3,500 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (54/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
| Telephone code | 093-7 |
| Civic agency | Municipal Corporation |
| Website |
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Khot Valley is a valley of Chitral, KPK. It comes in Hindukush mountainous region. The approximate elevation of Khot Vally is about 8600 meters from sea level
Languages
The basic language of the people of Khot valley is Khowar. However people can also speak Urdu and English. Khowar Language is said first to come into being in this valley.
Prominent Poets of Khot
- Muhammad Tahir Shadan
- Haider Wali Asad
- Mumtaz Hussain
- Rehmat Aziz
- Nur Wali Jan
- Salim Ilahi
- Zar Murad Khaksaar
Literary Organizations
- Anjuman-e-Taraqi Khowar Khot
- Khowar Academy
Educational Institutions
- Salak School and College
- Govt. Secondary School Khot
- Khot Science and Arts Degree College
- Aga Khan High School for Girls
- Madrasa Taleem ul Quran (Jamia Masjid Gesu)
Health Institutions
- Unfortunately there is no any hospital in Khot Valley, neither doctors are here nor any nurse. Only a Basic health unit is present here, but lack of medicines and doctors, a government servant has closed it for unknown causes.
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