Tissar
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| Coordinates: 35°40′04″N 75°27′09″E / 35.66773949381583°N 75.45261302542706°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Territory | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Division | Baltistan Division |
| District | Shigar District |
| Tehsil | Tissar Tehsil |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (Pakistan Standard Time) |
| Postal code | 16300 |
| Area code | 05815 |
Tissar (Urdu: تسر) is a village[1] located in the Shigar District [2]of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Situated on the left bank of the Shigar River, it is approximately 72 kilometers from Skardu City. The village is part of the Shigar Valley, which stretches about 170 kilometers from Skardu to Askole and serves as a gateway to the high mountains of the Karakoram, including K2.[3][2]
Tissar is located at an altitude of 7,793 feet above sea level. There are several government establishments including Tehsil office, Post Office, Police Station,[4] 10 bedded Hospital, 2 High Schools, Nadra office,
Geography
[edit]Tissar is nestled in the Shigar Valley,[5] surrounded by majestic mountains and verdant landscapes. The Shigar River irrigates the fertile land, supporting the cultivation of fruits like grapes, peaches, pears, walnuts, and apricots. The valley's elevation and natural beauty make it a popular destination for hiking, trekking, and mountaineering.
The renowned Chhotrun hot spring is located just seven kilometers from Tissar.[6]
Towns
[edit]- Payucho
- Multo
- Lagaf
- Thamacho
- GapKhur (Main)
- Qayimabad
- Arincho[7]
Education
[edit]Tissar is main town of Tissar Teshil of district shigar. Tissar town is adeqyately equipped with education institutes till High School education, There are one High School for boys and one for girls. Govt boys high school tissar was established during 80s, and now it is one of esteemed instiutue of the region, having many notable alumni in different fields of healh & education sectors.
Politics
[edit]Tissar is adminitsrative tehsil of shigar disteict and part of GBLA 12 Shigar[8] in Gilgit Baltistan Assembly.
Religion
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The town is predominantly inhabited by Shia Muslims, specifically adherents of the Twelver branch of Shia Islam. In 2015, five individuals from outside the region were arrested in Tissar on allegations of involvement with banned organizations.
References
[edit]- ^ "وادی دا سو سے کے ٹو کا نظارہ". Nawaiwaqt (in Urdu). 2021-07-05. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ a b Geological Bulletin. Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar. 1979.
- ^ Ardito, Stefano (2024-06-28). K2 La montagna del mito: Vittorie, tragedie, grandi imprese (in Italian). Solferino. ISBN 978-88-282-1531-8.
- ^ "All Police Stations – GILGIT-BALTISTAN POLICE". Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ Tahirkheli, R. A. Khan; Jan, M. Qasim (1979). Geology of Kohistan, Karakoram Himalaya, Northern Pakistan. Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar.
- ^ Neve, Arthur (1913). Thirty Years in Kashmir. E. Arnold.
- ^ "مویشی چرائی کے تنازعے پر لڑائی، تسر شگر کے نواحی گاوں میں مقیم دو گروہ لڑ پڑے". پامیر ٹائمز (in Urdu). 2017-09-29. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ "گلگت بلتستان کا انتخابی حلقہ 12 شگر، بڑی جماعتوں کے پرانے کھلاڑی میدان میں". Dunya Urdu (in Urdu). Retrieved 2024-11-22.