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Culture of Mardan


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a Kalaam) is named as Utman Khel which is open for travelers for 365 days of the year. In most cases it is the property of elders of the Kandi, who are expected to feed and give shelter to visitors. These Hujras are commonly used for the settlement of public disputes and business.

Houses have compound walls around them with gates.

Mardan is populated by people of different backgrounds and ethnicity, although almost all of its residents are Pashtuns. The people of Mardan are not usually entwined in tribal culture.

The Yousafzai clan is the majority, and Mardan is the considered their de facto headquarters. Myaghan, Sayyads, Awan, Kakar, Daavi,AmanZai, Gojars, Daulat Zai, Lodhi, Mohmand, Afridis, Khattak, Shilmani, Utmankhel, Tanoli and Hindokowans are also present in the district

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