Khuiratta Tehsil

Khuiratta lies 29 km southeast of Kotli and 154 km from Islamabad, to the east. Khuiratta is approximately 7 kilometres from the Line of Control (LOC). It is the second largest town of District Kotli after Kotli City. It has an elevation of 2570 feet above sea-level. Khuiratta is situated on the western side of Rajouri (IHK), with Tehsile Charhoi to the west, Rajouri to the east, Noshehra (IHK) to the south, Tehsile Nakyal to the north east and Kotli to the north west. Khuiratta is connected to Kotli and Nakyal by a circular road and to Mirpur (80 km) with two links, one via Dhongi-Charhoi and the other via Darghoti-Charhoi. Khuiratta is also connected to Chirri, Seri, Battal, Ghaian and Khor Gumbi Bhera (via Manjwal and Dheri Sahibzadian), Khuiratta used to be connected to Rajouri in Indian-occupied Kashmir via Seri but this road is now closed at the point Janjoot Bhadar and is separated by the Line of Control. ==Health==

There is dearth of specialized health care services in the urban community of Khuiratta. However, general medical care services are being provided through Aziz Welfare Trust Hospital, four hospitals (Younis Medical Centre, Mehrban Hospital, Ishaq Hospital, Shifa Hospital) in private sector and RAHMA Health Centre (NGO). Tehsil Heqaquarter Hospital is the only hospital in public sector. However, the gap of specialized health care services availability has been abridged by weekly visits of consultants of various specialties in different hospitals. The population of peripheral areas of Khuiratta city is deprived of even basic health facilities. The Aziz Welfare Trust Hospital is a huge modern building located in the heart of the city. Birmingham UK based Sardar Abdul Aziz (Late) in the year 2003 goal was to provide healthcare to the poor by building a hospital. The objectives to provide specialised health care services to local communities and especially to the underprivileged population of the area. Besides, General Outdoor medical services, Aziz Welfare Hospital is providing Dialysis, Dental, Laboratory, and Radio Diagnostics, Maternal and Child Health and emergency services to roughly 150 patients daily on subsidized rates to all and free to the poor. Ambulance services are available at Aziz Welfare Hospital, THQH, Younis Medical Centre and Rehma Hospital but other emergency services like Fire brigade, Blood Bank, 1122 are not available in the area. ==Villages and community==

There are several villages and towns situated in Khuiratta which are Nidi Sohana, Ropari Village, Kot Bhattian, Chattar, Seri'broatgalla, Khore, Karjai, Bindian, Gahyain, Plana, Dhanna, Brahi, Battal, Chirri, Sammlar, Brute, Bhayyal, Manjwal, Sehoore, Dharra, fateh pur Dehari, Bandli, Ghoara, Roshan-Abad(Andah). The best scenario for visitors are Karjai Fort, Nidi Sohana, Battal Brahi Sora Peer, Planna, Kot-Bhattian, Darghoti and Kot. Darkalla is in a valley known as Wadi e Banah. Smaller villages located in Khuiratta have mosques and dargahs. They are also home to shrines of some religious scholars like Mian Imam Baksh of Hujra near Tokahn. There is also a shrine of Baba Murad Ali Lashkar of Dheri Sahibzadian and Pir Haydar Shah of Dehari Bagh and Sheikh Alai Jee at Khuiratta. There is also a shrine of Mai Toti known as Darbar Hazrat Mai Toti Sahiba ji. There is also a shrine of baba ghoray shah badshah. There is also a Sufi dargah of Sheikh Mirza Rahman Baba. There is also a shrine of Meeraan Aashiq Ali Badshah. There is also a shrine of Sain Sadiq. ==Geography==

Khuiratta lies 29 km southeast of Kotli and 154 km from Islamabad, to the east. Khuiratta is approximately 7 kilometres from the Line of Control (LOC). It is the second largest town of District Kotli after Kotli City. It has an elevation of 2570 feet above sea-level. Khuiratta is situated on the western side of Rajouri (IHK), with Tehsile Charhoi to the west, Rajouri to the east, Noshehra (IHK) to the south, Tehsile Nakyal to the north east and Kotli to the north west. Khuiratta has mountainous terrain and is situated very close to the Line Of Control (LOC), only 8 km away, the temporary border between Indian-administered Kashmir and Azad Kashmir. It has some notable small towns and villages namely, Nidi Sohana, Dehari Baagh, Damandah, Bindian, Gurah, Gitran, Hujra, Merah, Biyal, Manjwaal, Gheyaien, Karjai, Samryali, Hill village, Kotla, Bna Hill, Broat Gala, Anderla Kotehra, Phalni, Seri, Manjwar, Bandli, Saidpur, Darkala, Bain Thalla, Sehore, Phehan, Hill Mughalan, Banni Bannah, Khore bhera, Dhaana, Roshan Abad (formerly Andha), Gohra, pathan mohrha, Barooth, Katasery, Chirri, Battal, Barie, Samlaar, Plaana, Darbar Mai Toti, taeen, Darkoti, darkoti bala, maraal, Dharaa, khore kalla chamber. Khore Rachalla, Khore Graan, Morah Bakhshiyan, Ruknabad, Sarootiyan, Gangal, Gajiyari, Bandali, Mohajar Colony, Hilla Ghair and chakranda. Khuiratta is connected with Kotli via through three ways firstly via Dongi secondly via battal-Dhanna Road and Thirdly via nakyal. Reviving Healthcare in Khuiratta: A New Chapter of Hope Several years ago, the Aziz Welfare Trust launched a major healthcare project by constructing a large hospital in Khuiratta, envisioned as a transformative facility for the region. Unfortunately, following the passing of Mr. Abdul Aziz, the Chairman of the Trust, the project could not progress beyond its initial phase. As a result, the building remains unused—a silent reminder of what could have been. In the face of this setback, a new light of hope has emerged. The RAHMA Basic Health Center, an international-standard community healthcare facility, is now actively serving the people of Khuiratta and nearby areas. Providing free medical consultations, medicines, and laboratory services, this center has become a lifeline for the underprivileged. This remarkable achievement is credited to Mr. Muhammad Saghir Qamar, Chairman of RAHMA Islamic Relief Pakistan, with generous support from the Friends of Norway. Together, they have turned a vision of accessible healthcare into a reality for countless families in need. Khuiratta holds a strategic position—linked to Kotli in the north, Nakyal to the west, the Line of Control (LOC) to the east, and Charoi in the south. It is also connected to the main route leading to Jammu, enhancing its accessibility and regional importance. By GM Ghauri Khuiratta is connected to Kotli on one side, Nakyal on west LOC on east and on south is Charoi. Khuiratta is connected to the main road to Mirpur. Nidi Sohana is the union council of Khuiratta and the highest point of the Kotli district and the Khui Forest is located in this union council this fores see on google earth. ==Education==

Khuiratta has two Govt. degree colleges for both boys and girls and four private colleges. There are also two high school for both boys and girls and some English medium schools, of which notable are Adam Public College, BA Queens School & College, Pasban Science School & College, The Holy Public School & College, Stars Academy, Pasban School, Suffa Academy & Science College, National science college, Pakland School, Ideal Public School, Allama Iqbal Public School & College, Unique Reformer Public School and Stars Academy. One of the earliest and only government school is the "Government High School Khuiratta". Army Public School is an addition and contribution of Pakistan Army in uplifting the standard of education in Khuiratta Azad Kashmir. Notable dargahs of Sufi pirs and faqirs include Darbar Hazrat Mai Toti Sahiba, Baba Murad Ali Lashkar Sahib, Sangan Darbar, Sain Rukan Deen Sahib, Sain Sakhi Sahib, Chamby Wali Darbar (Hajera Sharif) where many visitors come to make ziyarat. ==Politics==

Dr. Nisar Ansar Abdali was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from LA-13 Khuiratta (Kotli) in the 2021 Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections on a PTI ticket and became the Minister of Health. Amidst ongoing political instability, he frequently shifted his loyalties to remain in power. Following the collapse of the PTI government in 2023, he joined a breakaway faction backed by the PDM (PPP and PML-N) coalition to retain his ministry. However, after a successful vote of no-confidence ousted this government in late 2025, Abdali lost his position and, as of 2026, is completely out of the government. In July 2021 Muhammad Rafique Nayyer became MLA for the 4th time as Technocrats In July 2016 Raja Nisar Ahmed Khan was Elected as MLA from Khuiratta and later he was appointed as Minister Electricity, Law and Parliamentary affairs in Azad Jammu and Kashmir cabinet (2016–2021). In June 2011 Muhammad Matloob Inkalabi was elected as MLA from Khuiratta and later he was given the portfolio of Minister Higher Education, IT, TEVTA in Azad Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet (2011–2016). Total Registered voters are more than 96 thousand in 2021 elections.2021 Ajk elections ==History==

Before the independence of Pakistan and India in 1947, it was used as a trade corridor between Rajouri and Mirpur. ==References==