Turlandi

Turlandi (Pashto: ترلاندی) is a village near Shewa Adda and a Union Council in Swabi District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Geography

It is located at 34°12'24.87"N 72°19'36.54"E with an altitude of 320 meters (1053 feet).

People of Turlandi say that the tomb of Ayaz who was the general of King Mahmud Ghznavi also situated in Turlandi but proofs are not available. Presently, the tomb is called "nadaan baba". Yousaf khan's tomb is in karamar hill in sheraghund village

History

The name Turlandi is a modified form of the name Toolanday (Pashto: تولاندے) as used today. It is one of the oldest villages of the area with diverse Pukhtoon/Pashtun cultural bonds. The nearby villages to the East and South, like Tarakai, Rashkai, Bachayay, a part of Managai village, khwaja and Kaludher have originated from this village.

The former Indian prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru along with his daughter visited Turlandi and tried to get the favor of pakhtoons. Similarly liaqat ali khan also visited Turlandi and convince the people to vote for Pakistan. Zulfiqar ali Bhutto also visited Turlandi and meet deputy Muhammad zaman. Allama mashriqi and bacha khan also visited this village.

Demographics

According to the year 2014 village councils declare that Turlandi has the population of 35,000.

The main tribes (clans) dwelling in Turlandi are Ali khan khel, Jan Muhammad Khel, Dawran Khel, Amir Khel, Qabool Khel, Sundi Khel, Babi khel, Buran Khel and Pacheri. Turlandi is the place in the region where peace, tranquillity and hospitality makes a winning combination. The literacy rate is relatively better and increasing rapidly.

People of Turlandi earn their livings by agricultures mostly wheat, tobacco, vegetables, virgenia and small businesses but mostly attached with government services.

Culture

Turlandians eat simple foods, wear simple clothes like "shalwar kameez". Black tea is always offered to the guests for which Turlandians are famous in the region.

Famous love couple yousaf khan and shehr bano also associated with this village. The first Pashto film was "Yousaf khan and Shehr bano" shot in Turlandi.