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Hassanabad is one the constituting village of [[Hunza Valley|Hunza]]. KKH crawls through Hassanabad, with total length of 5 kilometers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pamirtimes.net/2010/08/11/kkh-damaged-near-hasanabad-hunza/|title=PAMIR TIMES {{!}} Voices of the Mountain Communities – KKH damaged near Hasanabad, Hunza|access-date=2016-07-21}}</ref> Hassanabad is known for power generation, with almost all of the hydro-power projects of Hunza located here, except for Ahmedabad Hydel Power Plant.
Hassanabad is one of the villages of the [[Hunza Valley]]. The [[Karakoram Highway]] (KKH) crawls through Hassanabad, with total length of 5 kilometers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pamirtimes.net/2010/08/11/kkh-damaged-near-hasanabad-hunza/|title=PAMIR TIMES {{!}} Voices of the Mountain Communities – KKH damaged near Hasanabad, Hunza|access-date=2016-07-21}}</ref> Hassanabad is known for power generation, with almost all of the hydro-power projects of Hunza located here, except for Ahmedabad Hydel Power Plant.


== Location ==
== Location ==
Hassanabad is located in between [[Aliabad, Hunza|Aliabad]] and [[Murtazaabad]] villages.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wikimapia.org/33846381/Hassan-Abad|title=Hassan Abad - Wikimapia|website=wikimapia.org|access-date=2016-07-21}}</ref> Hassanabad is located at an average height of 2100 meters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mapcoordinates.net/en|title=Google Maps - Find GPS coordinates, longitude, latitude, altitude|website=www.mapcoordinates.net|access-date=2016-07-21}}</ref>
Hassanabad is located in between [[Aliabad, Hunza|Aliabad]] and [[Murtazaabad]] villages.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wikimapia.org/33846381/Hassan-Abad|title=Hassan Abad - Wikimapia|website=wikimapia.org|access-date=2016-07-21}}</ref> Hassanabad is located at an average height of 2100 meters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mapcoordinates.net/en|title=Google Maps - Find GPS coordinates, longitude, latitude, altitude|website=www.mapcoordinates.net|access-date=2016-07-21}}</ref>

Hassanabad is located on the [[Karakoram Highway]] (N-35). In 2022, the bridge across a tributary of the Hunza was destroyed by floodwaters.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-61392134 Pakistan: Bridge crumbles after heatwave triggers floods], BBC 10 May 2022</ref>


== Constituency ==
== Constituency ==
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== Mountains ==
== Mountains ==
Hassanabad is also gateway to Hachinder Chish (7162.4 meters).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hunzaguidespakistan.com/mountain-list|title=mountain-list|website=www.hunzaguidespakistan.com|access-date=2016-07-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mashabrum.com/mountain-list|title=MASHABRUM EXPEDITIONS|website=www.mashabrum.com|access-date=2016-07-21}}</ref>
Hassanabad is also gateway to Hachinder Chish (7162.4 meters).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hunzaguidespakistan.com/mountain-list|title=mountain-list|website=www.hunzaguidespakistan.com|access-date=2016-07-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160802134637/http://www.hunzaguidespakistan.com/mountain-list|archive-date=2016-08-02|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mashabrum.com/mountain-list|title=MASHABRUM EXPEDITIONS|website=www.mashabrum.com|access-date=2016-07-21}}</ref>
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[[File:Hassanabad, Hunza.jpg|thumb|Hassanabad during Cherry blossom]]


== People ==
== People ==
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=== Notable People ===
=== Notable People ===
* [[Amir Mehdi]] ahsam
* [[Amir Mehdi]]


== Gems ==
== Gems ==
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* 200KW Chinese Unit (1991)
* 200KW Chinese Unit (1991)
* 2X1000KW Diesel Generators (2007/2015)
* 2X1000KW Diesel Generators (2007/2015)
[[File:Hassnabad.jpg|center|frame|Aerial View of Hassanabad]]
[[File:Hassanabad, Hunza 2.jpg|center|frame|Aerial View of Hassanabad]]


== See also ==
== See also ==

Latest revision as of 12:50, 15 October 2024

Hassanabad, Hunza
Village
Hassanabad during Cherry blossom
Hassanabad during Cherry blossom
Hassanabad, Hunza is located in Pakistan
Hassanabad, Hunza
Hassanabad, Hunza
Location in Pakistan
Coordinates: 36°17′53″N 74°35′42″E / 36.29806°N 74.59500°E / 36.29806; 74.59500
Country Pakistan
RegionGilgit - Baltistan
Area
 • Total
2.1 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Elevation
2,100 m (6,900 ft)

Hassanabad is one of the villages of the Hunza Valley. The Karakoram Highway (KKH) crawls through Hassanabad, with total length of 5 kilometers.[1] Hassanabad is known for power generation, with almost all of the hydro-power projects of Hunza located here, except for Ahmedabad Hydel Power Plant.

Location

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Hassanabad is located in between Aliabad and Murtazaabad villages.[2] Hassanabad is located at an average height of 2100 meters.[3]

Hassanabad is located on the Karakoram Highway (N-35). In 2022, the bridge across a tributary of the Hunza was destroyed by floodwaters.[4]

Constituency

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Hassanabad is in constituency of GBLA-6. Hassanabad comes in district Hunza and tehsil Aliabad.

Mountains

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Hassanabad is also gateway to Hachinder Chish (7162.4 meters).[5][6]

People

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The population is of the town is around 1500 people. All of the residents are Muslims.

Tribes

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Two of the old Hunza tribes are present in Hassanabad, Ganishkutz and Xhill Ganishkutz.

Notable People

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Gems

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Hassnabad nala is famous for different precious and semi-precious stones. Most common gems are Corundum, Diamond and Sapphire.[7][8]

Hassanabad Power Complex

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Gilgit-Baltistan Public works Department (GBPWD) manages Hassanabad Power Complex. Complex is a combination of Hydel and Thermal, Power generation plants.

  • 1200KW Norwegian Unit (1994)
  • 500KW Chinese Unit (2003)
  • 200KW Chinese Unit (1991)
  • 2X1000KW Diesel Generators (2007/2015)
Aerial View of Hassanabad

See also

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Aliabad

Murtaazabad

Karimabad

References

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  1. ^ "PAMIR TIMES | Voices of the Mountain Communities – KKH damaged near Hasanabad, Hunza". Retrieved 2016-07-21.
  2. ^ "Hassan Abad - Wikimapia". wikimapia.org. Retrieved 2016-07-21.
  3. ^ "Google Maps - Find GPS coordinates, longitude, latitude, altitude". www.mapcoordinates.net. Retrieved 2016-07-21.
  4. ^ Pakistan: Bridge crumbles after heatwave triggers floods, BBC 10 May 2022
  5. ^ "mountain-list". www.hunzaguidespakistan.com. Archived from the original on 2016-08-02. Retrieved 2016-07-21.
  6. ^ "MASHABRUM EXPEDITIONS". www.mashabrum.com. Retrieved 2016-07-21.
  7. ^ "Corundum Mineral Specimen For Sale". Pinterest. Retrieved 2016-07-21.
  8. ^ "Hassanabad Nala (Hasanabad), Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2016-07-21.
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