Kuragh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Chitral |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Kuragh is a village located in Chitral district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It falls in Mastuj tehsil.[1][2]
History
[edit | edit source]The narrow passageways in the mountains near Kuragh witnessed battles between local warriors under Sher Afzal Khan and British troops in late 19th century.[2][3]
Terrain
[edit | edit source]Kuragh is situated on Kunar River which is also known as Mastuj River or Chitral River.[4] The river here is a narrow gorge.[5] The village is located at the confluence of Mastuj and Mulkhow valleys.[2][6]
Demographics
[edit | edit source]There are about 250 households in Kuragh belonging to Sunni and Ismaili communities.[2] Farming is a key sector of economy here.[6] The other important industry is tourism.[7]
Landmarks, facilities and development efforts
[edit | edit source]Kuragh has government and Aga Khan schools.[8][9] The village has a shrine of Qalandar Shah, a saint.[2][10] Kuragh also has a Chitral Scouts post.[2] Chitral-Shandur Road project (a 153-km China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project) was inaugurated by the then prime minister Imran Khan in 2021 to boost trade and tourism, with Kuragh as one of the villages on the way.[11] However, the project was reportedly shelved in 2023 leading to agitation.[12]
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