Mardan District

Mardan District is an administrative district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, spanning several hundred square kilometers across the Peshawar valley. The area is surrounded by neighboring districts and contains several major towns and smaller settlements.

The area contains rock edicts from King Ashoka dating to the Mauryan period, representing early writing evidence in South Asia. These ancient inscriptions demonstrate the region's long history of human settlement and royal presence.

The population speaks Pashto and maintains traditional social practices reflected in daily life and community gatherings. Different local groups shape the social fabric and cultural diversity of the region.

The area has good infrastructure with several universities and medical colleges, making it easy to navigate. Visitors should know that public transport connects towns and settlements, though planning ahead is helpful.

The Sanghao Caves, discovered in 1962, contain artifacts from the Middle Paleolithic period, indicating human presence spanning thousands of years. This archaeological site offers insights into the region's earliest settlement periods.

Location: Mardan Division

Capital city: Mardan

Shares border with: Buner District

GPS coordinates: 34.25000,72.25000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:05