Kotgalla

Kotgala is a village located in Battagram District, Pakistan. It is part of the Peshora union council. The population is approximately 5,000.

Village residents are composed of members of three sub-khels of the Waroji tribe: Khankhel Waroji, Batore Waroji, and Indakhel Waroji. Most of the young people of the village are working abroad. There is only one medical doctor in the village, and a few engineers and teachers. The village is located at about seven kilometers from district headquarters northwards on the silk route. This village was badly affected by the historic earthquake on October 8, 2005. 32 people including women and children lost their life and almost 90 percent homes were destroyed in the quake.

Map of Kotgala[1]