Shakardara


Shakardara is an area located along the administrative boundary between Kohat District and Mianwali District in Pakistan. It serves as a geographic link between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. Historically, the area has been inhabited by the Bangi Khel and Saghri Khattak clans, with settlements extending across both districts.
Economically, the region is associated with natural resource activities, including petroleum and natural gas operations by the Oil and [Gas Development Company Limited], as well as reports of mineral exploration in surrounding areas.

Demographics

As of the 2023 census, Shakardara had a population of 19,018.

Languages

Pashto is the common language. The most notable tribe is Khattak with its sub-tribal groups, including the Saghri Khattak and Bangi-Khel Khattak.