The Gadoon area is quite different from the Swabi area. It is mostly comprised of mountains where terrace farming is followed. There are no irrigation facilities and agriculture entirely depends on
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rain. This area is agriculturally backward where basic agriculture inputs are not conveniently available.
No authentic information exists as to any foreign occupation. In 1953, Gadoon Area, which was formerly a special area under the political control of the Deputy Commissioner, Mardan, was merged with Mardan District.
The story of its merger as recorded by Mr. Abdur Rashid, the then Deputy Commissioner of Mardan District, narrated in his book “Civil Service on the Frontier” p-138-145, has already been reproduced.
Daily “Khyber Mail” of Peshawar on 8th Feb. 1953, in its editorial comments regarding the merger of Gadun Area, said,
”Similarly, the fact that the Gadun tribe of Mardan District, who for the last two years have been seeking to merge their territory with the settled area of Frontier, have at least realized their ambition and the Pakistan Government has decided to recognize and give effect to their merger. This too is positive that the pace of progress, particularly in relation to the backward tribal belt, is very phenomenal, indeed”.
The merger took effect vide Govt. of Pakistan, Ministry of States and Frontier Regions Notification dated 30th April 1953, which is reproduced here.
line then turns north to Pirsado. It then runs north east to Qutabgarh and again north to Shahkot.
No authentic information exists as to any foreign occupation. In 1953, Gadoon Area, which was formerly a special area under the political control of the Deputy Commissioner, Mardan, was merged with Mardan District.
The story of its merger as recorded by Mr. Abdur Rashid, the then Deputy Commissioner of Mardan District, narrated in his book “Civil Service on the Frontier” p-138-145, has already been reproduced.
Daily “Khyber Mail” of Peshawar on 8th Feb. 1953, in its editorial comments regarding the merger of Gadun Area, said,
”Similarly, the fact that the Gadun tribe of Mardan District, who for the last two years have been seeking to merge their territory with the settled area of Frontier, have at least realized their ambition and the Pakistan Government has decided to recognize and give effect to their merger. This too is positive that the pace of progress, particularly in relation to the backward tribal belt, is very phenomenal, indeed”.
The merger took effect vide Govt. of Pakistan, Ministry of States and Frontier Regions Notification dated 30th April 1953, which is reproduced here.
GOVT. OF PAKISTAN
MINISTRY OF STATES AND FRONTIER REGIONS NOTIFICATION
Karachi, the 30th April, 1953 No.F.6(13)-F/52. The following order, made by the Governor General under section 290 of the Government of India Act. 1935, is published for general information.
ORDER NO.7 OF 1953
The North West Frontier Province (Increase of Area and Alternation of Boundary)
Whereas the inhabitants of the area described in schedule A to this order hereinafter called the added area lying on the border of the Mardan District of the North West Frontier Province, have made a unanimous request in writing through their accredited representatives that the added area be merged with the North West Frontier Province, hereinafter called the said Province.
And, whereas, the Governor General has been pleased to accept their petition of this effect.
And whereas the Governor General has ascertained the view of the Government of the said province, which has agreed to the proposed merger subject to the terms and conditions as set out in this order.
And whereas it is provided by section 290 of the Govt. of India Act. 1935, that the Governor General may add the area and alter the boundaries of any province and also make such provision as he deems necessary for purposes incidental to such increase or alteration.
MINISTRY OF STATES AND FRONTIER REGIONS NOTIFICATION
Karachi, the 30th April, 1953 No.F.6(13)-F/52. The following order, made by the Governor General under section 290 of the Government of India Act. 1935, is published for general information.
ORDER NO.7 OF 1953
The North West Frontier Province (Increase of Area and Alternation of Boundary)
Whereas the inhabitants of the area described in schedule A to this order hereinafter called the added area lying on the border of the Mardan District of the North West Frontier Province, have made a unanimous request in writing through their accredited representatives that the added area be merged with the North West Frontier Province, hereinafter called the said Province.
And, whereas, the Governor General has been pleased to accept their petition of this effect.
And whereas the Governor General has ascertained the view of the Government of the said province, which has agreed to the proposed merger subject to the terms and conditions as set out in this order.
And whereas it is provided by section 290 of the Govt. of India Act. 1935, that the Governor General may add the area and alter the boundaries of any province and also make such provision as he deems necessary for purposes incidental to such increase or alteration.
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Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by aforesaid section and, of all the powers enabling him in that behalf the Governor General is pleased to make the following order:
- i. This order may be called the North West Frontier Province (Increase of Area and
Alteration of Boundary) order, 1953. ii. It shall come into force at once.
- On and from the day this order comes into force (hereinafter called the appointed day) the added area shall form part of the North West Frontier Province, and the existing boundary of the said Province, as described in Schedule B to this order, shall be so altered as to form the Boundary described in Schedule C to this order.
- On and from the appointed day, the added area shall for the purpose of administration, form part of the Mardan District.
- All expenditure connected with the administra- tion of the added area shall on and from the appointed day be a charge on the revenues of the said province. Provided that any additional expenditure that may be incurred on account of the posting of Frontier Constabulary detach- ments in the added area shall continue to be borne by the Central Govt. for such time as expenditure on the Frontier Constabulary generally continues to be borne by the Central Government.
- On and from the appointed day the public revenues of the added area shall be part of the public revenues of the North-West Frontier Province.
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6. i.
The Governor of the North-West Frontier Province shall by order notified in the official Gazette make such provision as appears to him necessary of expedient.
Any order made under this paragraph may be controlled or superseded by an act of the Provisional Legislature.
Except as provided in sub-paragraph (1) and (2) of this paragraph, no law in force or in any part of the province immediately before the appointed day shall extend or apply to the added area.
SCHEDULE - A (see paragraph-I)
- for extending to the added area any law for the time being in force in the province or any part thereof, and
- for removing difficulties arising out of or in connection with the inclusion of the added area in the province
Any order made under this paragraph may be controlled or superseded by an act of the Provisional Legislature.
Except as provided in sub-paragraph (1) and (2) of this paragraph, no law in force or in any part of the province immediately before the appointed day shall extend or apply to the added area.
SCHEDULE - A (see paragraph-I)
- Qadra
- Seri-cum-Qadra
- Mirgai-cum-Qadra
- Badga
- Gajai
- Takel
- Kag Bani
- Besak
- Dewal
ii. iii. iv.
| Section | S.No | Name of Village | Sq-miles |
Mansoor
3.000 1.125 1.000 4.375 3.750 6.000 4.000 1.500 2.000 0.500 1.500 0.750
- Pola
- Kat Gram
- Gir Ro
- Dewalgarhi (Dewal Garhi)
- Bala & Garhi Payan
- Sandoa 1.000
- Talai 0.625
1.5000
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| Section | S.No | Name of Village | Sq-miles |
- Noru Banda
- Shingrai
- Gani Ghatra
- Kuz Amrai
- Bar Amrai
- Utla
- Sakelai
- Satkatar
- Malka Kadi
- Dagi
2.500
0.500 1.500 6.000 -
- - -
-
- 6.000 - 3.750 2.500 1.300 4.000 6.000 2.000
0.500 1.500 6.000 -
- - -
-
- 6.000 - 3.750 2.500 1.300 4.000 6.000 2.000
Salar 1.
- Jaba
- Leran
- Punawal
- Achelai
- Kolagar
- Shenai
- Bada
- Magal Chai
Nasghud
- Dalori (Kuz Dalori & Bar Dalori)
- Sarkoi -
- Gandaf 16.500
- Dehro -
14. Seri (Utmanzai but situated 2.000 in Gadun)
Total :- 87.375
SCHEDULE-B
Existing boundaries of Mardan District.
It is separated from Sam Ranizai of Malakand Agency by a line running east from Sakhakot to the Machai Canal encloses the bugle of the Utman Khel area in a semicircle upto a point north of Qasim village. It again rises into a semi-circle with its northern most point touching Bazdara and descending Pirsai Kandau. The line then separates Buner from Mardan District and runs east to Malandrai Kandau, descending to Ambela Kandau. It then runs north east ward to Naranji Kandau. From this point it goes to Bagh and Aman Kot. It then turns east at the point where it touches the upper Swat
Total :- 87.375
SCHEDULE-B
Existing boundaries of Mardan District.
It is separated from Sam Ranizai of Malakand Agency by a line running east from Sakhakot to the Machai Canal encloses the bugle of the Utman Khel area in a semicircle upto a point north of Qasim village. It again rises into a semi-circle with its northern most point touching Bazdara and descending Pirsai Kandau. The line then separates Buner from Mardan District and runs east to Malandrai Kandau, descending to Ambela Kandau. It then runs north east ward to Naranji Kandau. From this point it goes to Bagh and Aman Kot. It then turns east at the point where it touches the upper Swat
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Canal it runs east upto a point 2 miles ward of Jhanda in Swabi Tehsil. It runs north for approximately 2 miles, turning east again to Punjman. From this point, the line separates the Gadun area on the north the Swabi Tehsil of Mardan district on the south. The line runs in a rough semi-circle, descending along Babinai to a point 0470 on map No. 43-B/15. It then runs north-east-wards a point 4 miles to the north of Thai Bala. It then descends to the river Indus west of Thai Balla. The line then runs along the river to the Attock separating the Mardan District from Hazara and Cambell Pur District. It then runs northwards to Jahangira, where it runs north to a point where it meets the Maira Branch the upper Swat canal. It then roughly follows the Maira Branch north of Risal Pur. It then goes northwest across the Nowshera Malakand road upto Rashakai. It runs west to Sarband. It goes northwest to Mehtar Kili, turning West again for approx: 2 miles then rising to Dandau, the line then runs north to Piraddo. It then runs north east to Qutabgarh and again north to Sakhekot.
SCHEDULE-C
Altered Boundaries of Mardan District.
It is separated from Sam Ranizai of Malakand agency by a line running east from Sakhakot the Machai Branch Canal encloses the bugle of the Utman Khel area, in a semi-circle upto a point north of Qasim village. It again rises into a semi-circle with its northern most point touching Bazdara and descending to Pirsai Kandau. The line then separates Buner from Mardan District and runs east to Malandrai Kandau, descending to Ambela Kandau. It then turns north east wards to Naranji Kandau. From this point it goes south to Bagh and Aman Kot. It then turns east at the point where it touches the upper Swat Canal, it runs east, upto a point 2 miles west of
SCHEDULE-C
Altered Boundaries of Mardan District.
It is separated from Sam Ranizai of Malakand agency by a line running east from Sakhakot the Machai Branch Canal encloses the bugle of the Utman Khel area, in a semi-circle upto a point north of Qasim village. It again rises into a semi-circle with its northern most point touching Bazdara and descending to Pirsai Kandau. The line then separates Buner from Mardan District and runs east to Malandrai Kandau, descending to Ambela Kandau. It then turns north east wards to Naranji Kandau. From this point it goes south to Bagh and Aman Kot. It then turns east at the point where it touches the upper Swat Canal, it runs east, upto a point 2 miles west of
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Jhanda in Swabi Tehsil. It runs north for approximately 2 miles, turning east again to Panjman. It then goes north again to point 2 miles from village Panjman. From this point it runs to Nakhtar Sar, raising to Spin Kandau, turning northeast to a point 2 miles east of Ghalodars. It turns north east to Shahid Kandau then north-east to Dakar. From this point it runs approximately north to Halaibari Kandau, Mali Kandau. Turning slightly eastward to Jan Muhammad Kandau. From here it follows to northern foothills of the Mahaban Range upto Shahkot Sar. It goes south to Palosai Kandau turning to south east for approximately 4 miles. It rises again northeast to Ganri Kot and follows the banks of Mandi-wala Dara upto a point 1 mile east of Satkatar Gadun Territory. It then goes south to a point one mile south west of Bang, Gadun. It then turns west approx: 2 miles and goes south-west to Sarkin Banda. It makes a sharp turn south-east to and goes south to point 5 miles east of Dehri, in Gadun territory.
It then descends to the river Indus, west of Thai Bal. The line then runs along the river to Attock separating the Mardan District from Hazara and Cambell Pur District.
It then runs northwest ward to Jahangira, where it runs north to a point where it meets the Maira Branch of the Upper Swat Canal. It then roughly follows the Maira Branch north of Risal Pur. It then goes northwest across the Nowshera Malakand Road upto Rashakai. It turns west to Sarband.
It goes northwest to Mehtar Kili, turning west again for approx: 2 miles then rising the Dandau. The
It then descends to the river Indus, west of Thai Bal. The line then runs along the river to Attock separating the Mardan District from Hazara and Cambell Pur District.
It then runs northwest ward to Jahangira, where it runs north to a point where it meets the Maira Branch of the Upper Swat Canal. It then roughly follows the Maira Branch north of Risal Pur. It then goes northwest across the Nowshera Malakand Road upto Rashakai. It turns west to Sarband.
It goes northwest to Mehtar Kili, turning west again for approx: 2 miles then rising the Dandau. The
Karachi, dated, the 29th April 953. Attested
Sd/-
Secretary
District Board Mardan
Sd/-
Secretary
District Board Mardan
Sd/-
Ghulam Muhammad
Governor General.
Sd/-
ABDUR RAHIM KHAN
Secretary.
Ghulam Muhammad
Governor General.
Sd/-
ABDUR RAHIM KHAN
Secretary.
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At present there are four Union councils in the Gadoon Area namely.
Gandaf Kabgani Gani Chattra Gabasni
After the merger with the settled district of Mardan (now Division), land settlement finalized in 1961-62.
Gandaf Kabgani Gani Chattra Gabasni
After the merger with the settled district of Mardan (now Division), land settlement finalized in 1961-62.
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