Turlandi

Turlandi (Pashto: ترلاندی) is a village near Shewa Adda and a Union Council in Swabi District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Geography

The village is located at 34°12'24.87"N 72°19'36.54"E with an altitude of 320 meters (1053 feet).

The people of Turlandi say that the tomb of Ayaz, who was the general of King Mahmud Ghznavi, is also situated in Turlandi but proof is not available. Presently, the tomb is called nadaan baba. The tomb of Yousaf khan is in Karamar hill in Sheraghund village.

History

The name Turlandi is a modified form of the name Toolanday (Pashto: تولاندے) as used today. Toolanday means 'up and down' which is implicitly explained by the presence of a small mountain locally called Ghunday. It is one of the oldest villages of the area with diverse Pukhtoon/Pashtun cultural bonds. The nearby villages to the east and south, like Tarakai, Rashkai, Bachayay, a part of Managai village, khwaja and Kaludher have originated from this village. Haji Gulistan Khan father of Mamaan khan was the first person to visit saudi arabia by sea route to perform hajj.

Demographics

As of 2014, village councils declare that Turlandi has a population of 35,000.

The main tribes (clans) dwelling in Turlandi are Ali Khan Khel, Mayagan, Jan Muhammad Khel, Dawran Khel, Amir Khel, Qabool Khel, Sundi Khel, Babi Khel, Buran Khel and Pacheer Khel. The literacy rate is relatively better and increasing rapidly.

People of Turlandi earn a living primarily in the agricultural industry: mostly wheat, tobacco, vegetables, virginia as well as small businesses, but are mostly attached with government services.

Culture

Turlandians eat simple foods and wear simple clothes like shalwar kameez. Black tea is always offered to guests, for which Turlandians are famous in the region.

The famous folktale love couple Yousaf Khan and Shehr Bano are also associated with this village. The first Pashto film was Yousaf Khan and Shehr Bano, shot in Turlandi.