Maniri Payan
Maneri Payan is a town and Union Council of Swabi District in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.[1] Coordinates: 34°08′N 72°29′E / 34.13°N 72.48°E
Maneri is the second largest village of District Swabi with respect to area and population. The population of Maneri is similar to that of Yarhussain but some controversies are there regarding the specific number of peoples and other developmental terms and infrastructure. The village covers an area consisting of two grand union council, each having its own separate infrastructure and governing bodies. The village has been land locked on four sides having, UC Swabi to its east, Dagi to its west, Panjpir to its south and Salim Khan to its north. The village is divided naturally into the sub portions of Maneri Bala and Maneri payan which or further subdivided into small outskirts including gohati, mansoori, shumlo, muradabad, peertababad, gharibabad, Shagai etc. all of which are either a part of Maneri Bala or Maneri Payan. The village, due to its developmental status has emerged as one of the most modern areas of District Swabi. The village has a number of big markets, Bus stands, show rooms, hospitals, schools and colleges. Education is one of the most emerging factors of the area. According to a recent survey, it has been suggested that Maneri ranks at third position with respect to education ratio overall District Swabi (the other two being Dagi at first position and Turlandi on 2nd position). Native language: Pashtun (100%).
Agriculture is the main occupation of the peoples living here and the area to have a large portion of proper land for this purpose. All types of crops adopted to the regional climate are grown here.
Airports around Maneri
- Airport Tarbela Dam Airport / OPTA / TLB (20km / 13 mi.)
- Airport Campbellpore Airport / CWP (42km / 26 mi.)
- Airport Risalpur Airfield / OPRS (47km / 29 mi.)