Sarai Saleh
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Town and union council | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Region | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Haripur District |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
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Sarai Saleh is one of the 44 union councils, administrative subdivisions, of Haripur District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.[1]
Sarai Saleh is located about 5 kilometer away in the north east of Haripur City. It is 597 m high from mean sea level. Sarai Saleh is a beautiful green valley surrounded by hills. The area of Sarai Saleh is 2 to 3 square km. It has a famous Dor (River) located in northern part of main G.T road called Shahr-e-Resham (KKH). There is an old Railway Station founded in 1928 located in southern side of G.T road.
Language
The predominant language spoken in the region is Hindko.
Education
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Sarai Saleh has high literacy rate (males 76% and females 61%).There are several government and private educational institutes located in Sarai Saleh.
Schools and colleges
- Govt. Polytechnic Institute
- Govt. Girls Degree College
- Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School
- Govt. Girls High School
- Govt. Boys Primary School
- Govt. Girls Primary School
- Cambridge Public School
- Suffah Public School
- Sidra Academy
- National Public School
- Marry Gold Public School
- Allama Iqbal Model School
- Olive Public School
Main tribes
The main tribes living here are
Sports
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Sarai Saleh is famous by its sports. Many mega events are organized every year. Especially Field Marshal Ayub Khan Hockey Tournament and Azadi Cup Cricket Tournament are very popular among people. Sports that are commonly played at Sarai Saleh includes:
- Hockey
- Cricket
- Football
- Basket Ball
- Snooker
- Shooting/Hunting
- Ghatka
- Bull Race
- Gilli-Danda
- Kabaddi
- Stone lifting
- Marbles
Dor River
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Dor river is located in southern part of Sarai Saleh. An amusement park has been established by third party owner for kids entertainment. This small park consists of Ferris wheel, Fly boat, Swing etc. Large number of people come across the city at this place. They used to bath or sit along the banks of dor river to enjoy wonderful evening in a beautiful environment.
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Food specialties
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- Beef Meat
Sarai Saleh is famous for its fresh, tasty and quality beef meat all over Hazara division. Many beef shops are located on main G.T road.
- Turkey Pakoray
Whenever you come to Sarai Saleh babar don't forget to eat spicy and delicious Turkey pakoray. Once you eat you will love to eat it again.
- Beef Kabab
Delicious beef kabab of Zafri is also famous in Sarai Saleh. It is located on G.T. road in middle of the bazaar.
- Seekh Kabab
Seekh kabab by Younis is also specialty of Sarai Saleh for its unique taste. It is located in front of Kashmir Bakers.
Fruits and vegetables
- Vegetables
There are several types of vegetables are cultivated in Sarai Saleh like Cauliflower, Okra, Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Potato, Turnip, Scallions, Bottle Gourd, Coriander, Pumpkin, and Radish.
- Fruits
Sarai Saleh is famous for its guavas and loquat in Hazara division. Mountains and fresh water lakes surround these orchards, and enhance the beauty of these orchards. Fruit is send to Haripur, Batgram, Kohistan, Mansehra and Abottabad.
Music
A popular singer Afshan Zaiby belongs to Sarai Saleh. She is remarkably famous for her local traditional Hindko songs. She is known by several names including Haripur Ki Koyal, Haripur Ki Bulbul and so on.[2]
References
- ^ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Haripur
- ^ Meaning variously, 'the Nightingale' or 'Bulbul bird' of Haripur
