Beka | |
|---|---|
town and Union Council | |
  Beka | |
| Coordinates: 33°59′37″N72°20′51″E / 33.99361°N 72.34750°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Swabi District |
| Tehsil | Lahor Tehsil |
| Beka Sharif | 1758 |
| Founded by | Nawab Nehmat Khan |
| Elevation | 272 m (892 ft) |
| 35000 | |
Beka is a town and Union Council of Swabi District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan. [1] It is part of Lahor Tehsil.
Beka is a village located in the Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. The village is known for its historical roots, Pashtun tribal heritage, religious scholarship, and a strong tradition of community welfare, education, and social harmony.
The village of Beka was founded by Nawab Nehmat Khan of the Taju Khel sub-tribe of the Yousafzai Pashtuns. According to local historical accounts, Nawab Nehmat Khan settled in the area alongside members of other clans, collectively establishing and آباد (abaad) the settlement that later became known as Beka. ([Mehfoozkhana])
Oral history further suggests that an earlier settlement, sometimes referred to as Old Beka, existed near the Indus River and was submerged several centuries ago due to changes in the river’s course. Following this event, new villages emerged in the surrounding region, including Beka, Beka Dari, Nabi, Salah, and Haryan. ([Landregistryrecord])
Beka lies within the fertile plains of the Swabi region, historically influenced by the Indus River system. The area supports agriculture and rural livelihoods and forms part of a network of closely connected villages in the district.
Beka is home to several Pashtun clans that have lived together peacefully for generations. The principal communities include:
Taju Khel (Yousafzai)
Khattak
Bacha Sahib
Hasan Khel
Balarkhel
Mughal
Inter-clan cooperation, shared customs, and collective responsibility form the social foundation of the village.