Nambal, NWFP

Union Councils
name = Nambal


caption = Nambal is located in Abbottabad District
province = NWFP
district = Abbottabad
tehsil = Abbottabad
nazim = Sardar Muhammad Gulzar [http://www.abbottabad.gov.pk/Union-council/UCDetailPage.asp?name=Nambal Nambal Union Council] ]
naib nazim = Malik Liaqat Hussain
population = 8,900
coordinates =

Nambal is one of the 51 Union Councils of Abbottabad district in the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan.

Location

Nambal is a mountainous area in the east of the district bordering Kashmir, where it has trade and tribal links. The union council takes its name from the main village of the area - i.e. Nambal.

There is also a famous village called Leeran, at the top of a mountain with a view of Azad Kashmir, Murree and Thandiani. This small valley is very difficult to access from its tehsil headquarters as well as other areas of the union council.

Climate

The valley is full of Bhayar trees. As this village is situated on a mountain it receives 3-4 feet of snow during winter. Winters are extremely cold while summers are very pleasant.

ubdivisions

The Union Council is divided into two areas Majuhan and Nambal - as part of the local government reforms of 2000 Majuhan was merged into Nambal Union Council.

Famous Personalities

Sardar Muhammad Gulzar Abbasi (current nazim and former MPA) is the most famous personality of this area. Due to his continuing efforts, this arear is now progressing in very effective way. Peoples really love their nazim. He is also one of the most honest politicians of Pakistan. Haji Alizaman is also a famous personality. He belong to the village Majhot which is very beautiful place. He remain the member of UC in early 80s.

References

Haji Alizamn is also a familiar personality of this region. He had member of UC NAMBAL. He belong to the village Majhot which is part of Nambal.