DTCE

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Introduction

Charsadda derives its name from headquarters town. Formerly , it was a tehsil of Peshawar district and was upgraded to the status of district in July, 1988. At the time of Alexander's invasion Charsadda was known as Pushkalavati (The Lotus). It was the capital of the region. The Greek historians transliterated it as Peukelaus or Peukelatois. Ptolemy fies its site upon the eastern bank of the Suastene or Swat river. In the seventh century A.D. Hiuen Tsiang over the spot where Budha made alms offeringof his eyes, formedthe great attraction for the Budhist pilgrims. However, it had been abandoned as a political capital in favour of Peshawar.

Location

The district lies between 34-03' and 34-38' north latitudes and 71-28' and 71-53' east longitudes.

Boundary

It is bounded by Malakand district on the north. Mardan district on the east, Nowshera and Peshawar districts on the south and Mohmand Agency on the west.

Area

The area of the district is 996 square kilometers.

Population (According to Census 1998)

Male Female Total
530,724 491,640 1,022,364

Summary

Total Number of UCs 49
Number of Tehsils 3
Number of UCs in partnership with DTCE 49
CCB Mobilzation
CCBM Training
No. of CCBM Trainings Held 73
Elected Reps Male Female Total
636,217 628,880 1,256,097 23456
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PCM Training
No. of PCM Training Held  
No of Clusters No. of CCBs Female Male Total
636,217 628,880 1,256,097 2314 4545
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Monitoring Committees
No. of Monitoring Committees Formed 4
Press Clubs & Bar Associations
MOU Signed with Press Club Yes
MOU Signed With Bar Association Yes
No. of Community Empowerment Round Tables Held 5
Local Citizen Information Network
No. of LCIN Rounds Held 3
Police Welfare & Community Relations
No. of UPSC's Formed 5
No. of Khulli Kacheries Held 5
Village & Neighbourhood Councils
No of Villages VNC's Formed In 5
No. of Villages VNC Election Held In 6
CCB Networks
CCBN Formed Yes
CCBN Elections Held Yes
Local Partner Organizations Social Welfare District Coordination Council (SWDCC)