Kanju

Kanju is a village situated on the bank of the River Swat in Swat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is consider as central heart of nekpikheilLocationIt is 3 kilometres away from Mingora the main city of Swat District and about 5 kilometres from Saidu Sharif the District Headquarters. It is situated on the bank of the River Swat. It is the first entry point to nekpekhail (nek bibi khel) area.DemographicsThe people of Kanju belong to the Yousafzai tribe of Pukhtoons Pashtuns. Kanju comprises several mohallas: Kuz Kanju, bar Kanju, Shahi bazar, Fazal abad, Township, Manjawar, Niamatabad, Shahi abad, Gharib abad, Quanj, Shambaba, Ahmad tangay, Chargo sha. The population of Kanju is about 16000.AgricultureThe major source of earning is agriculture and fruit farming. The peaches of kanju and overall swat is known all over Pakistan. Kanju contributes heavily in farming by producing a large amount of local rice called "BEGAMAI". A considerable number of people own small and large businesses in various places of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.EducationKanju is a home to a number of Government colleges, including Government High School for boys, Government Middle School for girls and several Government Primary Schools for boys and girls. There are a number of public and private schools and colleges: Al-Razi Public School and College, Hira School and College, Iqra School and College, Shah Public School and College Muslim Hands Public School, Islamia Public School, Continental Public School, Bolan Education Academy, Town Public School, Kanju public School and several modern schools like Eurasian, Al-Qalam and Nexus schools. There are also a technical college Indus Polytechnic Institute.