Natural Resources

RIVERS AND STREAMS

 Numerous streams and many smaller ravines intersect the plain area of the District. Important stream is the Naranji Khawar, which flows from Naranji hills in a southwestern direction joining the Kalpani stream in Mardan District. Another important stream is Badri Khawar, which flows from the north close to Swabi Town and joins the Indus River near village Hund.  Indus River flows along the southern boundary of the District. This river emerges from the north-eastern mountains of Gadoon area at Satkatar, flowing along the eastern and western boundaries of the District and finally entering Nowshera and Attock Districts at Kund.

LAKES AND DAMS

• Turbela Dam
• Kundal Dam

FLORA         

The district is rich in medicinal herbs. Hakims use these herbs for medical treatment popularly known as “Unani” treatment. The major herbs native to the district comprise the following (by vernacular names).

FAUNA

             The area has a variety of fauna consisting of the following:

            Wild Cat                                              Leopard

            Fox                                                     Jackal

            Wild Rabbit                                         Porcupine

            Hedgehog                                            Squirrel

            Quail                                                   Owl

            Wild Pigeon                                         Other birds e.g. Sparrow, crow,

                                                                        Swallow, Dove, Nightingale,

                                                                        Mina etc.