Chuinj
Chuinj
چوئنج | |
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Village | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Upper Chitral |
| Tehsil | Mastuj |
| Languages | |
| • National | Urdu |
| • Regional | Khowar (Chitrali) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PKT) |
Chuinj (Urdu, Khowar: چوئنج) is a village located in Mastuj Tehsil of Upper Chitral District, in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.[1]
Demographics
Population
The locals speak Khowar and engage in subsistence agriculture, livestock herding, and seasonal labor. Chuinj has an estimated population of around 2,098 people, based on the 2017 census data for Chuinj Bala (چوئنج بالا) and Chuinj Payeen (چوئنج پائیں).[2]
Religion
The population of Chuinj is predominantly Muslim, with a substantial majority being Ismaili Muslims.
Flooding and Natural Hazards
Chuinj has faced repeated flooding over the past several decades. These floods have destroyed orchards, homes, water channels, and livestock, threatening the livelihood of residents. Experts have linked the flooding to glacial melt and inadequate water management infrastructure.[3]
See also
- Buni, a town and the headquarters of Upper Chitral
References
- ^ "Mastuj Chitral: Exploring the Unspoiled Beauty". pakistantraveler.com. 22 June 2022.
- ^ "Chitral Brief Report 2022 | PDF | River | Flood". Scribd. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "River flooding: residents told to shift to safer places". chitraltoday.net. 29 June 2025.
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