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{{Infobox settlement
| coordinates        = {{coord|34.0121|N|72.2689|E}}
| postal_code        = 23600
| official_name      = Jalbai
| timezone1          = [[Pakistan Standard Time | PST]]
| subdivision_name   = {{flag|Pakistan}}
| subdivision_type   = [[Country]]
| subdivision_type1  = [[Subdivisions of Pakistan|Province]]
| subdivision_name1  = {{flag|Khyber Pakhtunkhwa}}
| subdivision_type2  = [[Divisions of Pakistan|Division]]
| subdivision_name2  = [[Mardan]]
| postal_code_type   = [[Postal Code]]
| settlement_type    = Village
| subdivision_name3  = [[Swabi]]
| subdivision_type3  = [[District]]
| subdivision_type4  = [[Tehsil]]
| subdivision_name4  = [[Lahor]]
| image_skyline      = 2024-02-07 at 20.16.30 534ddb7a.jpg
| utc_offset1        = +5:00
| area_code          = 0938
| area_code_type     =
| blank_name_sec1    = [[Language]]
| blank_info_sec1    = [[Pashto]]
| area_total_km2     = 44.79
| population_total   = 37,479
| population_as_of   = [[2017 Census of Pakistan|2017]]
| elevation_m        = 317
| elevation_ft       = 1040
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_demonym = Jalbiwal
}}
'''Jalbai''' is a village of [[Lahor Tehsil]] in [[Swabi District]] of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]], [[Pakistan]], with a population of over 40 thousand in the 2017 census. Jalbai is primarily populated by [[Pashtuns]], who comprise the second-largest ethnic group in the country.
The main industry of the village is agriculture, including wheat and tobacco. The literacy rate is 85 percent.
== Etymology ==
Jalbai is named after its position as "Jail B" during British Rule.
== Geography ==
=== Topography ===
Jalbai is located in Tehsil Lahor of District Swabi, bordered by [[Tordher]] in [[south]], [[Mardan District]] in [[north]], [[Mia Essa|Mian Eisa]] ([[Nowshera District]]) in [[west]], Manki in [[east]], [[Jalsai]] in northeast and [[Jehangira]] in southwest.
=== Climate ===
With an influence from the local steppe climate, Jalbai features a [[hot semi-arid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''BSh''), with very hot, prolonged summers and brief, mild to cool winters. Winter in Jalbai starts in November and ends in late March, though it sometimes extends into mid-April, while the summer months are from mid-May to mid-September. The mean maximum summer [[temperature]] surpasses {{cvt|40|C|F}} during the hottest month, and the mean minimum temperature is {{cvt|25|C|F}}. The mean minimum temperature during the coolest month is {{cvt|4|C|F}}, while the maximum is {{cvt|18.3|C|F}}.
[[June]] is the hottest month of the year with an average temperature of 32.9 °C. [[January]] ''is'' the coldest month with an average temperature of 10.2 °C.
== Demographics ==
=== Population ===
The population of Jalbai in 2017 was 37,479. The male population was 19,103 (50.96%), while the female population was 18,375 (49.02%). The literacy rate was 85%.
=== Language ===
The primary native language spoken in Jalbai is Pashto, while Urdu is the native minority language, though English is used in educational institutions, while Urdu is understood throughout the village – as the national language of the country.
=== Religion ===
The overwhelming majority of residents of Jalbai follows and professes the [[Sunni Islam]].
== Education ==
Numerous educational institutes — schools are located in Jalbai.
Following are some of the notable educational institutes:
* Government High School Jalbai
* Government Higher Secondary School for Girls
* Al Noor Public School
* Jalbai Public School
* AR Rehman Public School
== Economy ==
Approximately 50% of the economy depends on [[agriculture]].
=== Agriculture ===
[[Wheat]], [[Peanut|peanuts]], [[maize]], [[sugarcane]] and [[tobacco]] play an important role in Jalbai's economy by generating income and employment in farming. Jalbai is also famous for [[Guava]] fruit.
[[File:Guava fruit jalbai.jpg|center|thumb|Guava of Jalbai]]
[[File:Tobacco farm at Jalbai.jpg|center|thumb|tobacco farm at Jalbai]]
=== Mining ===
[[Sand mining]] is a significant source of income and employment for a substantial number of people in Jalbai.
[[File:Sand Mining at Jalbai.jpg|center|thumb|Sand Mining at Jalbai]]
== Transportation ==
=== Road ===
Jalbai main road that connects Jalbai to Tordher, while the [[M-1 motorway (Pakistan)|M-1 Motorway]] provides an alternate route to Peshawar and Islamabad. The Jalbai Mera Lar also provides access to the [[Swat Expressway|Swat Motorway]] also known as the M-16 or Swat Expressway.
[[File:Jalbai main rd.jpg|center|thumb|Jalbai Main Road (Tordher to Jalbai)]]
[[File:Jalbai main road.jpg|center|thumb|Jalbai Main Road (Jalbai to Tordher)]]
=== Motorways ===
Jalbai is connected to [[Islamabad]] and [[Peshawar]] by the 155 kilometer long [[M1 motorway (Pakistan)|M-1 Motorway]]. The motorway also links Jalbai to major cities in the province, such as [[Charsadda]] and [[Mardan]]. The M-1 motorway continues onwards to [[Lahore]] as part of the [[M-2 motorway (Pakistan)|M-2 motorway]].
Interchange connecting near Jalbai on [[M-1 motorway (Pakistan)|M1]] that intersects M1 with the origin of [[Swat Expressway|M16]] heading towards [[Swat District|Swat]] valley, also known as [[Karnal Sher Khan]] Interchange.
== Administration ==
The village of Jalbai contains three Union Councils, Jalbai Mera and Jalbai (East and West); each Union is administered by its own [[Subahdar|nazim]].
== Landmarks ==
* '''General'''
Jalbai Rest House  – a well known place, and travel destination.
* '''Mosques'''
Bhai Masjid Jalbai – village's old mosque
== Sports ==
[[Cricket]] is the most popular sport in Jalbai with [[School Ground Jalbai]] is the main ground. There is also small cricket and [[association football|football]] grounds.
* '''Cricket'''  <br />'''''<u>JSL Jalbian Super League,</u>''''' The '''Jalbian Super League''' also known as the '''JSL''' is a men's cricket league contested by six franchise teams, founded in 2024 by Jalbian Youth.
# Jalbian Fighters
# Jalbian Kings
# Jalbian Shaheens
# Jalbian Stars
# Jalbian Tigers
# Jalbian Warriors
[[File:JSL Opening Ceremony.jpg|alt=JSL Jalbain|center|thumb|JSL Opening Ceremony]]
[[File:School Ground Jalbai - December 2022.jpg|center|thumb|School Ground Jalbai]][[File:School ground jalbai swabi.jpg|thumb|School Ground Jalbai Swabi|center]]
== Cuisine ==
Rice dishes and kebabs feature prominently in cuisine. Meat is eaten more often in cuisine than any other cuisines. [[Kabuli palaw]], [[Bannu Pulao]], [[Chapli kabab]], tika, and mutton karahi are the most famous dishes of the region.
[[File:Biryani with Tikka.jpg|center|thumb]]
== References ==
[[Category:Populated places in Swabi District]]
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