Nisatta
Town and union council in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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Nisatta (Pushto: نسته) also referred to as Nisaia, Nysa (in ancient Greeks) and Nysian is a town and union council of Charsadda District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.[1] It is located at 34°6'8N 71°47'47E and has an altitude of 277 metres (912 feet).[2]
Nisatta
Nisaia, Nysa (in ancient Greeks) and Nysian | |
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Town and union council | |
 Interactive map of Nisatta | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Charsadda District |
| Population | |
• Total | 90,200 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Postal code | 24450 |
Geography
Four rivers: Sardaryab River, Khialey River, Jindey River and Shalam River meet in Nisatta forming a larger river which the local pashtuns call Landey River (Kabul River) which flows along Nowshehra and at Kund (Attock) joins Abaseen (Indus River). The population of Nisatta is around 90,000.
Food and culture
Nisatta, Charsadda is famous for its culture and its unique dish, Motta Chawal (Big Rice). In traditional weddings, Motta Chawal is a staple food served to guests.
Recent History
In January 2016, Bacha Khan University was attacked by four Taliban suicide fighters, killing twenty-one people and injuring seventeen. The university's private security force slowed the attack before authorities arrived to assist. Four attackers died in the battle bringing the overall total death toll to twenty-five.[3]
