Kingergali


Kingergali is a village in Salarzai, Buner District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. It was part of Yousafzai State of Swat. It was a major center of Buddhist art and culture in ancient times. The area flourished during the Kushan Empire and was adorned with Buddhist monasteries, stupas, and sculptures.

Culture

Kinger Gali is an important archaeological site, attracting researchers, historians, and tourists interested in exploring its heritage. It is one of the ten villages of Salarzai, District Buner.
Nearby Bazdara Village is the site of the love story of Adam Khan and Durhanai.
Two sub-tribes of Yousafzai inhabitants inhabit Kingergali: Daloo Kheil and Kara Kheil.
Kara Khel are divided into 5 areas including Aziz khel, Jogi Khel, Mamoot Khel, Aladad Khel and Lamghani. While Dalo Khel also settled in a village of Charai kalay salarzai, some families shifted to Shangla District.

Demographics

The precise population of Kingergali has not been officially documented. However, according to the unofficial record, its estimated population was approximately 10000–15000.

Education

The two primary and two higher secondary schools in the area Government Boys Primary School, Government Girls Primary School, Government Boys High School, and Government Girls High School. Private institutions also serve students in the area, notably Faran Model School and Oxford English Grammar School. Madrasa Tu Saleheen and Madrasa Dar e Ayesha Lilbanat are there.

Transport

Three main thoroughfares serve vehicular traffic and pedestrians – Kingergaly Nanser Road, Palai Buner Road, and Katlang Buner Road.