Tolti
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Tolti
طولتی | |
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City administered by Pakistan | |
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  Tolti Location in Pakistan  Tolti Tolti (Pakistan) | |
| Coordinates: 35°01′43″N 76°05′33″E / 35.02861°N 76.09250°E | |
| Administering country | Pakistan |
| Autonomous territory | Gilgit Baltistan |
| Baltistan division | Kharmang |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+6 (GMT+6) |
Tolti is a city that serves as the administrative capital of Kharmang District of Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan in the disputed Kashmir region.[1] The village lies on the left bank of the Indus river, and is approximately 35 km south-east of the confluence of the Indus from the Shyok.[2]
Historically, Tolti was on the trade route between Skardu and Kargil. The partition of the Kashmir region between India and Pakistan as a result of the First Kashmir War put an end to the trade route.
History
[edit]Before 1840, Tolti belonged to the dominion of Kartaksho, one of the six small kingdoms in Baltistan.
Current status
[edit]Tolti is home to several educational and religious organizations, such as the Tolti Students Organization (TSF) and Imamia Students Organization (ISO), which work to improve the educational environment and promote religious beliefs in the area.
Several schools are located in the village, including the government Boys High School, Uswa Public School, Girls High School and a few primary schools. These schools provide opportunities for students to gain knowledge and skills in a structured environment. The government schools are likely funded by the government of Pakistan and provide education to students of Tolti as well as students from the surrounding areas such as Kamango and Pari. Uswa Public School is a private school that offers a different educational experience than the government school. The Girls High School is an important resource for girls in the area, who may not have had access to education otherwise.
There are also several tuition centers in Tolti Kharmang, such as Babe Ilm coaching center, Shaheen Academy, and Sunday School system. These offer additional educational support to students. Babe Ilm coaching center and Shaheen Academy offer tutoring services for the whole week, while the Sunday school system offers education on Sundays.
The local administration in Tolti is managed by welfare societies like Asgharia Khair ul Amal. Education is highly valued in the village, which is reflected in the dedication of its teachers, such as the first ever DDO[clarification needed] from Tolti, Master Kacho Muhammad Ali Khan, DDO High School Tolti Master Muhammad Raza, Sir Fayyaz Hussain, Sir Muhammad Ali, Sir Kacho Shabbir, Sir Saleem Abbas, Sir Iqbal, Sir Habib, Miss Khadijah & Miss Soni.
Tolti is a small village with a rich cultural heritage.
Tolti's cricket teams are KOHSAR Club Tolti, Young Sports Club, Shaheen Cricket Club Rama & Murkun Sports Club. Kohsar Cricket team is champion All Kharmang Mafang Cricket Tournament of 2018 to 2023 of Kharmang. Young Sports Club is the Champion of Happy New Year 2024 Kharmang Tournament.
Notable residents
[edit]Tolti has produced several famous personalities, including Ghulam Hassan Lobsang, a renowned writer and author of the first Balti dictionary[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kharmang now GB district". Archived from the original on 24 November 2015.
- ^ Mohammad Ali Khan; Chetna Verma (28 December 2012). "Connect and disconnect". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Balti dictionary
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