Harichand is a town and union council in the Charsadda District of

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. It is located at 34°23'2"N 71°48'18"E and has an altitude of 381 meters (1253 feet).Location of Hari Chand - Falling Rain Genomics
/ref> A historical location called Harichand has the name of Harichand Singh, a wealthy businessman renowned for his hospitality. The town has a distinctive past since residents think it was crucial to India's

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from British domination. Mahatma

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once traveled to Upper Dir to meet with the Nawab of Dir, along with a few other

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members. They were attacked by several individuals in Shergarh on the way back, so they decided to take a different path and traveled to Harichand via

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canal. Before going to Utmanzai

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House, now a days known as Wali Bagh, they stayed at Harichand Singh's home.

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Union councils of Charsadda District Populated places in Charsadda District, Pakistan {{CharsaddaPK-geo-stub