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[[File:Masherbrum view from Surmo.jpg|thumb|left|The 7,821 m (25,659 ft) tall [[Masherbrum]] as viewed from [[Surmo]]]]
[[File:Masherbrum view from Surmo.jpg|thumb|left|The 7,821 m (25,659 ft) tall [[Masherbrum]] as viewed from [[Surmo]]]]
[[File:Ghursay mountains pic take from Saling Bridge District Ghanche Gilgit-Baltistan.jpg|alt=ghursay valley|thumb|227x227px|The village of Ghursay on the Shyok River, in a picture taken from a sailing bridge]]
[[File:Ghursay mountains pic take from Saling Bridge District Ghanche Gilgit-Baltistan.jpg|alt=ghursay valley|thumb|227x227px|The village of Ghursay, in a picture taken from the Saling Bridge over the Shyok River]]
The Ghanche District is bounded on the north-east by China's [[Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region]], to the south-east by the [[Leh District]] of Indian-administered [[Ladakh]], on the south-west by the [[Kharmang District]], on the west by the [[Skardu District]], and on the north-west by the [[Shigar District]]. The [[Actual Ground Position Line]] (AGPL) is located at the easternmost part of the Ghanche District, across the [[Saltoro Ridge]]. Territory east of the AGPL, including the entire [[Siachen Glacier]], is currently controlled by [[India]]. It has been proposed by moderates in both India and Pakistan to turn the entire [[Siachen Glacier]] area into a "peace park". The area west of the [[Saltoro Ridge]] is controlled by Pakistan.
The Ghanche District is bounded on the north-east by the [[Kashgar Prefecture]] and the [[Hotan Prefecture]] of China's [[Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region]], to the south-east by the [[Leh District]] of Indian-administered [[Ladakh]], on the south-west by the [[Kharmang District]], on the west by the [[Skardu District]], and on the north-west by the [[Shigar District]]. The [[Actual Ground Position Line]] (AGPL) is located at the easternmost part of the Ghanche District, across the [[Saltoro Ridge]]. Territory east of the AGPL, including the entire [[Siachen Glacier]], is currently controlled by [[India]]. It has been proposed by moderates in both India and Pakistan to turn the entire [[Siachen Glacier]] area into a "peace park". The area west of the [[Saltoro Ridge]] is controlled by Pakistan.


The headquarters of the Ghanche District is the town of [[Khaplu]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Khaplu — off the beaten path|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1121859}}</ref> The Ghanche District is the coldest place within Pakistan and its two dependent territories and is referred to as the "third pole", with temperatures reaching below -20&nbsp;°C in the winter. The [[Khaplu|Khaplu Valley]] and the [[Hushe|Hushe Valley]] form the gateway for the great [[Baltoro Muztagh]], the subrange of the [[Karakoram Mountains]]<ref>Balghari, Sajjad H:"Sayyid Muhammad Nurbakhsh Qahistani", Monthly Nawa-i-Sufia, Islamabad, Issoue No.12, 1995</ref> that includes the mighty peaks of [[K2]] (8,611 m), [[Broad Peak]] (8,047 m), the [[Gasherbrums]] (8,000+ m) and [[Masherbrum]] (7,821 m),all of which are also included in the [[Skardu District]]).<ref>{{cite web |title=History of Ganche and places to see |url=http://baltistaan.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/history-of-ganche-and-places-to-see/ |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618062557/http://baltistaan.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/history-of-ganche-and-places-to-see/ |archivedate=2013-06-18 }}</ref>
The headquarters of the Ghanche District is the town of [[Khaplu]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Khaplu — off the beaten path|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1121859}}</ref> The Ghanche District is the coldest place within Pakistan and its two dependent territories and is referred to as the "third pole", with temperatures reaching below -20&nbsp;°C in the winter. The [[Khaplu|Khaplu Valley]] and the [[Hushe|Hushe Valley]] form the gateway for the great [[Baltoro Muztagh]], the subrange of the [[Karakoram Mountains]]<ref>Balghari, Sajjad H:"Sayyid Muhammad Nurbakhsh Qahistani", Monthly Nawa-i-Sufia, Islamabad, Issoue No.12, 1995</ref> that includes the mighty peaks of [[K2]] (8,611 m), [[Broad Peak]] (8,047 m), the [[Gasherbrums]] (8,000+ m) and [[Masherbrum]] (7,821 m),all of which are also included in the [[Skardu District]]).<ref>{{cite web |title=History of Ganche and places to see |url=http://baltistaan.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/history-of-ganche-and-places-to-see/ |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618062557/http://baltistaan.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/history-of-ganche-and-places-to-see/ |archivedate=2013-06-18 }}</ref>
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The Ghanche District is divided into three tehsils:
The Ghanche District is divided into three tehsils:


* [[Khaplu Tehsil]]
* Khaplu Tehsil
* [[Daghoni Tehsil]]
* Daghoni Tehsil
* [[Masherbrum Twehsil]]
* Masherbrum Twehsil


The three tehsils are divided into 56 union councils, with each council containing many villages. Four villages of the [[Chorbat Valley]] were lost in the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971|Indian invasion in 1971]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thewire.in/123835/turtuk-story-of-a-promise-land/|title=Turtuk, a Promised Land Between Two Hostile Neighbours}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://scroll.in/article/815863/an-encounter-with-the-king-of-turtuk-a-border-village-near-gilgit-baltistan|title=An encounter with the 'king' of Turtuk, a border village near Gilgit-Baltistan}}</ref> Those were the villages of [[Chalunka]], Thang, [[Turtuk]], and [[Tyakshi]]. .<ref>{{cite web|title=geography of baltistan |url=http://www.mybaltistan.com/History/History%20of%20Baltistan/Urdu/6.htm}}</ref> Some of them are given in the chart below.
The three tehsils are divided into 56 union councils, with each council containing many villages. Four villages of the [[Chorbat Valley]] were lost in the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971|Indian invasion in 1971]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thewire.in/123835/turtuk-story-of-a-promise-land/|title=Turtuk, a Promised Land Between Two Hostile Neighbours}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://scroll.in/article/815863/an-encounter-with-the-king-of-turtuk-a-border-village-near-gilgit-baltistan|title=An encounter with the 'king' of Turtuk, a border village near Gilgit-Baltistan}}</ref> Those were the villages of [[Chalunka]], Thang, [[Turtuk]], and [[Tyakshi]]. .<ref>{{cite web|title=geography of baltistan |url=http://www.mybaltistan.com/History/History%20of%20Baltistan/Urdu/6.htm}}</ref> Some of them are given in the chart below.
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== Religion ==
== Religion ==
[[File:Side view of Chaqchan Mosque.jpg|thumb|The [[Chaqchan Mosque]], which dates to 1370 AD, around the time that the district's inhabitants converted to [[Islam]]]]
[[File:Side view of Chaqchan Mosque.jpg|thumb|The [[Chaqchan Mosque]], which dates to 1370 A.D., around the time that the district's inhabitants converted to [[Islam]]]]
The majority of the people living in the Ghanche District are Muslims, with 70% belonging to Noorbakhshi sect, with the rest belonging to the Shia, Sunni, and Wahabi sects. A religious leader locally called a "bowa" has a very important place in Ghanche society.
The majority of the people living in the Ghanche District are Muslims, with 70% belonging to Noorbakhshi sect, with the rest belonging to the Shia, Sunni, and Wahabi sects. A religious leader locally called a "bowa" has a very important place in Ghanche society.


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Ghanche District
ضلع گانچھے
district of Gilgit-Baltistan
A view of the serrated peaks that are typical of the high Karakoram Mountains
A view of the serrated peaks that are typical of the high Karakoram Mountains
Map of Gilgit–Baltistan with the Ghanche District highlighted in red
Map of Gilgit–Baltistan with the Ghanche District highlighted in red
Sovereign state Pakistan
Dependent territory Gilgit-Baltistan
DivisionBaltistan Division
HeadquartersKhaplu
Government
 • Deputy CommissionerAdeel Haider (PAS)
Area
 • Total4,052 km2 (1,564 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total160,000
Number of tehsils3

The Ghanche District (Urdu: ضلع گانچھے, Balti: གངས་ཅེ) is the easternmost district of the 14 districts of Pakistan's dependent terrirory of Gilgit-Baltistan.[1][2][3]With its administrative headquarters in the historic city of Khaplu, the Ghanche District is famous as a tourist destination for its outstanding scenery and high altitude landscapes.

Geography

Main article: Geography of Gilgit–Baltistan
The 7,821 m (25,659 ft) tall Masherbrum as viewed from Surmo
ghursay valley
The village of Ghursay, in a picture taken from the Saling Bridge over the Shyok River

The Ghanche District is bounded on the north-east by the Kashgar Prefecture and the Hotan Prefecture of China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, to the south-east by the Leh District of Indian-administered Ladakh, on the south-west by the Kharmang District, on the west by the Skardu District, and on the north-west by the Shigar District. The Actual Ground Position Line (AGPL) is located at the easternmost part of the Ghanche District, across the Saltoro Ridge. Territory east of the AGPL, including the entire Siachen Glacier, is currently controlled by India. It has been proposed by moderates in both India and Pakistan to turn the entire Siachen Glacier area into a "peace park". The area west of the Saltoro Ridge is controlled by Pakistan.

The headquarters of the Ghanche District is the town of Khaplu.[4] The Ghanche District is the coldest place within Pakistan and its two dependent territories and is referred to as the "third pole", with temperatures reaching below -20 °C in the winter. The Khaplu Valley and the Hushe Valley form the gateway for the great Baltoro Muztagh, the subrange of the Karakoram Mountains[5] that includes the mighty peaks of K2 (8,611 m), Broad Peak (8,047 m), the Gasherbrums (8,000+ m) and Masherbrum (7,821 m),all of which are also included in the Skardu District).[6]

Etymology

The word "gang" in the Balti language means "glacier", and '"che" is used as a superlative term to indicate "an abundance". The word is used by the residents of the Khaplu Valley in the name of the Ghanche Nallah, a seasonal stream which flows through the town of Khaplu during the summer season. When the Pakistani government elevated the status of the Ghanche Tehsil to that of a district, the people of the valley willingly selected the name "Ghanche".[7]

Administration

The historic village of Machlu, which features a mosque built in the typical style of the Baltistan Division
An evening scene in the village of Goma

The Ghanche District is divided into three tehsils:

  • Khaplu Tehsil
  • Daghoni Tehsil
  • Masherbrum Twehsil

The three tehsils are divided into 56 union councils, with each council containing many villages. Four villages of the Chorbat Valley were lost in the Indian invasion in 1971.[8][9] Those were the villages of Chalunka, Thang, Turtuk, and Tyakshi. .[10] Some of them are given in the chart below.

Name of Village/Town[11] Muhallahs in the Village/Town
Khaplu Bala Mouldomar, Sargaib, Stodkhoor (Braqchansar, Khansar, Banpi, Hundili Gharalti, Laxar), Khanqah, Naqzigroung, Gamba Bathong, Goma Bathong, Goma staqji (Muhsinabad), Langkhong (Islamabad), Hatchhe khar, Hatchhe, Hatchhe, Dinis(faizbaksh sector), Gamba Bngriya, goma Bngriya, Doqsa Garbochung,
Khaplu Pain Kraming, Malaliwa, Ansoq, Kongbozang, Gongmayar, Baqerpi gund. Mekxerpi, Goqpi Mirpiser, Thaskong, Ghares, Morgoto, Helam groung, Braqchan, Chaqchan, mongrong, Beadenday, Hipi, Askari gond, Chilabatigond, Kowakhong, Stronpi, Konowa, Khsergroung, Garboung
Kharkoo Mandik, Arapa, Malayar, Thana Gamba Trangzong, Gongma Trangzong, Garbong, Youlskil, Piyara, Shopacholi, Lahar, Sogha
Haldi
Chorbat Siksa (Kalan, Sokhmos), Chowar, Siari, Piun, Hassanabad, Ameerabad, Dawoo, Marcha, Partook, Thoqmus, Franu
Saling Banpi Gabkhore, Doqbar, Biliggrong, Sotol, Gond
Thagas * Newti Chan, Olday Groung, Garbi Groung, Kharat, Arif Abad, Chansoq,

, Farol, Baqmacho, Kharkhor, Bandy Groung, Arappi Groung, Ool, Tholdi, Dung,Lhangkhani Groung.

Yugo Baqir Colony
Ghawari Ghulu Khor, Manjar, Sain (Hill Town), Chogo Grong, Shahoba, Zangi Ba, Manowa, Sobi Gon, Rahinpi Khor, Mala Abdul pi khor, Mayokhor, Duskhor, Soq, Gintha
Kuro Farool, Khankah grong, Sato, Bani gala ,Gharaqpi gond, Katchurdas,Khuram abad
Gulshan-e-Kabir Tranzong, Gonpon, Kharkhor (Kharkhor & Bongri), Farol (Gapkhor & Yarol)
Dumsum mallon, gabser, mongron,khachepa,yarkhor,oling,skoungoa, barngmalla,
Ghursay Goma(turu,lagaf),Skilma(dankhor,khanfuva,burcon,zgakhon),Gamba(karowa,lunkhavikhor,kazimpikhor,raisha),

Paindo(paindo,ghazithang)

Sino
Talis Nima bazar, hussani chock,
Saltoro Mandik, Saith, Ghaglu and Goma
Surmo Choghogrong, Tarkari, Tishari, Gond, Khar
Kundos Karmanding, Choghogrong, Lachat, Thang, Hano, Khorkondo
Machulu Ashurpi, Malikpi, Manthalpi, Khadi, Badawa, Hilbi, Mallon, Teshari, Marin, Bongri, Baqdurpi
Balghar Soq,Yompoya,Loda,Khankha Groing, marmung,Gon,Chan Gon, Ungbo,Gongmayar,Bazawa,Khodakha,Garieppa,Kharwathaing,khashou,Gamba Bardas.
Hushe
Marzi Gon
BARA Valley Baltistan Gumba BARA (Hilfiyuoq, Kharfiyouq, Bara Gond, BrouqPa, Thupori), Gungma BARA (Spinpa, Sampa, MantholPa, Khanka, Pandiva, Darussalam, Mirikpa, Shourova, MominPa, QadeerPa, Tatous)
Thalay Haltagari Baltoro, daltir, yarkhor, taso, harangus, parangus, Chundu, khasomik, bordas, gaworic, lodas.
Keris Oroba, Sumalsa, kashiba, Sadat colony, Barchong, Khargrong, Dangah, Youljuk, Charathang, Ural Gone, Banpa,Mustafaabad,Shagaran,barchong.

Religion

The Chaqchan Mosque, which dates to 1370 A.D., around the time that the district's inhabitants converted to Islam

The majority of the people living in the Ghanche District are Muslims, with 70% belonging to Noorbakhshi sect, with the rest belonging to the Shia, Sunni, and Wahabi sects. A religious leader locally called a "bowa" has a very important place in Ghanche society.

Education

According to the Alif Ailaan Pakistan District Education Rankings 2017, Ghanche is ranked 29th out of 141 districts in terms of education. For facilities and infrastructure, the district is ranked 118th out of 155.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ "The serenity of Ghanche: Of mountains, rivers and valleys".
  2. ^ "Mapping education india2015".
  3. ^ "Rifts within Nurbakhshiyas: Dozens arrested after clashes in Ghanche Valley".
  4. ^ "Khaplu — off the beaten path".
  5. ^ Balghari, Sajjad H:"Sayyid Muhammad Nurbakhsh Qahistani", Monthly Nawa-i-Sufia, Islamabad, Issoue No.12, 1995
  6. ^ "History of Ganche and places to see". Archived from the original on 2013-06-18.
  7. ^ Arz-e-Shimal by Alhaj Muhammad Ibrahim Zair
  8. ^ "Turtuk, a Promised Land Between Two Hostile Neighbours".
  9. ^ "An encounter with the 'king' of Turtuk, a border village near Gilgit-Baltistan".
  10. ^ "geography of baltistan".
  11. ^ District Body Ghanche
  12. ^ "Pakistan District Education Rankings 2017" (PDF). Alif Ailaan. Retrieved 2019-08-16.

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