Namli Maira, Galiyat- Abbottabad

Namli Maira is one of the 51 union councils of Abbottabad District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is is a mountainous rural area located in Abbottabad District (34.116667°N 73.383333°E) and lies in lower Galiyat Region. It takes its name from the two largest hamlets in the Union Council—Namli and Maira. These settlements are nestled on mountain ridges about 20 kilometres from the city of Abbottabad. Namli Maira is located in the foothills of the highest peak of Abbottabad District, Miranjani.

Villages of Namli Maira include: Kholian, Noor Nala, Kutli, Hotar, Maira khurd, Maira kalan, Noor mang, Jaster, Chum, Sangi Mara, Tharyati, Dhaki Khatar, Danna. whereas Mohallas of Namli Maira include: Kholian, Noor Nala, Baglain, Hill, Proper Namli, Maira Khurd, Nakrorri, Har, Kandrali, Dana, Mundrehi, Bhandila, Darwaza, Kutli, Chumb, Lasan Dhiba, Derah, Paghar, Karmalla, Maira Kalan, Baghnian, Jaster, Besala, Jastar, Larri, Tandi, Danna, Upper Kallah, Lower Kallah, Khuni Back-Nali, Thurry, Upper Maira, Lower Maira, Nakrorhi, Kharhian, Plutt Khana, Kalse, Jabrain, Bari, Pull Maira, Chanati, Nallah (Upper Maira), pul mara kas, khohe, Chanala, Bandiali, garandi, harjola, Kholian, Nala (kala kahen)(near Marinjani), Basalnaka (upper maira kalan).

Most of the area of these hilly hamlets is covered with trees. Peaks are covered with evergreen trees including pine, walnut, oak and maple trees. Herbs, shrubs, wild flowers and thorny bushes can be seen in abundance. Goats and other pet animals graze the pastures. Wood is the primary source of fuel and home construction.

The mother language of the people of Namli Maira is Hindko They can also speak and understand Urdu pashto and English. The elderly people of the village can also speak and understand Persian.

Namli Maira village has one of the highest literacy rates for the district. The literacy rate of Namli Maira is about 85%.

TOURISM

Since the earthquake of 2005 the tourists prefer Nathi Gali and surrounding areas like Namli Maira, Kala Bagh, Thandiani and Mushkpuri. Approach to Namli Maira is same from Murree and "Abbottabad" (from both side 32 km).Miranjani also known as "Choki" is one of the most popular sites of Namli Maira.The height of Mirajani is approximately 9,000 feet above the sea level. There is an old track adjacent to Mirajani peak which connects Nathia Gali to Thandiani. Along the track lies a British-era forest rest house, called Dagri Bangla by the locals. Building's location (in the middle of thick forest), colonial style of construction and remoteness accord an aura of mystery to it.