Dhodial
| Dhodial | |
|---|---|
| Union council and town | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Region | Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Mansehra District |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
Dhodial (also known as Dhudial) is a town and union council located near Baffa between Mansehra and Shinkiari in Mansehra District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.[1] The town was badly affected by the 2005 Pakistan earthquake.
Location
Dhodial is located to the North of the city of Mansehra in Hazara area and has an altitude of 3267 feet Coordinates: 34°26′N 73°16′E / 34.433°N 73.267°E.[2] The river Siren flows alongside the town and a marvelous view of the River can be seen from the town. Dhodial is a fertile region known for its horticulture of vegetables and tobacco. Dhodial is also well known for its conservation project of pheasant birds.[3]
Hospitals
This area has been known since long ago for the treatment of mentally ill patients. The Government of Pakistan established a National Psychiatric Health unit, called the "Government Mental & General Hospital" in Dhodial in the early 1960s. Its purpose was to treat patients with mental illness and to function as a general hospital. It had a complete range of facilities for the treatment of mentally disabled patients, including physical and mental grooming. Dr.Mohammad Irfan was hired by the hospital as medical superintendent and consultant psychiatrist. The other government's plans included the SOS Children's Villages and National Pheasantry. This hospital was shifted to T.B sanitorium Dadar in 2002 and Hazara University was formed in it.
Education
The University of Hazara is situated in Dhodial and provides education to students throughout Mansehra District and the Hazara Region.
Politics
The prominent political group is the Pakistan Muslim League (N) - which is led by Nawaz Sharif. The Swati Tribe who are in the Majority are also politically strong and influential. The other famous political party is the Jammat Islami Pakistan having a strong hold in the people's hearts,
Conservation
Dhodial is famous for conservation and captive breeding of various species of pheasants. Dhodial Pheasantry, Asia's largest pheasantry, is located here.
