Beka, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Beka
town and Union Council
Beka
Coordinates: 33°59′37″N 72°20′51″E / 33.99361°N 72.34750°E / 33.99361; 72.34750[1]
CountryPakistan
ProvinceKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
DistrictSwabi District
TehsilLahor Tehsil
Beka Sharif1758
Founded byNawab Nehmat Khan
Elevation272 m (892 ft)
 35000

Beka is a town and Union Council of Swabi District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan. [1] It is part of Lahor Tehsil.

Beka, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Beka is a village located in the Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. The village is known for its historical roots, Pashtun tribal heritage, religious scholarship, and a strong tradition of community welfare, education, and social harmony.

History

The village of Beka was founded by Nawab Nehmat Khan of the Taju Khel sub-tribe of the Yousafzai Pashtuns. According to local historical accounts, Nawab Nehmat Khan settled in the area alongside members of other clans, collectively establishing and آباد (abaad) the settlement that later became known as Beka. ([Mehfoozkhana])

Oral history further suggests that an earlier settlement, sometimes referred to as Old Beka, existed near the Indus River and was submerged several centuries ago due to changes in the river’s course. Following this event, new villages emerged in the surrounding region, including Beka, Beka Dari, Nabi, Salah, and Haryan. ([Landregistryrecord])

Geography

Beka lies within the fertile plains of the Swabi region, historically influenced by the Indus River system. The area supports agriculture and rural livelihoods and forms part of a network of closely connected villages in the district.

Population and Tribal Composition

Beka is home to several Pashtun clans that have lived together peacefully for generations. The principal communities include:

Taju Khel (Yousafzai)

Khattak

Bacha Sahib

Hasan Khel

Balarkhel

Mughal

Inter-clan cooperation, shared customs, and collective responsibility form the social foundation of the village.

Education

Government

  • Government Higher Secondary
  • School for Boys.
  • Government Girls High School
  • Government Middle School Beka
  • Government Primary Schools
  • The Muslim model school Beka

Organizations

  • Islamic Center for Women
  • Dar Ul Ollum (Islamic Recitation Institute)
  • Salman Tuition Academy
  • Helping Handz
  • Nawab Welfare organization
  • Rubi Gul Welfare Organization ( orphanage)
  • Beka Welfare Trust
  • bravo college of technology peshawar

References