Batkhela
Batkhela, a prominent city and tahasila in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, serves as the district headquarters of Malakand. As per the 2017 Census of Pakistan, the city had a population of 68,200. Known for its bustling commercial activity, Batkhela is among the key business hubs in the region.
Batkhela
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Malakand |
| Tehsil | Swat Rani Zai Tehsil |
| Established | March 1895 (British) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Tehsil, City |
| • Governing body | Union Council (3 Seats) |
| • AC/Sub divisional Magistrate/Deputy Commandant | Aun Haider (PAS) |
| • Tehsil Nazim | Adnan Ibrar (PMS) |
| • Upper Batkhela | Fazal Wahid Lalagi (JI) |
| Area | |
| • City | 1,001 km2 (386 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 648 m (2,126 ft) |
| Population (2023 census) | |
| • Urban | 73,525 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Website | nwfp.gov.pk |
A major source of electricity generation for the area comes from a water canal that flows into a small dam near Jabban, close to Batkhela. This setup plays a vital role in meeting local energy needs.