06/08/2022
Chapursan (Wakhi: چپورسن; also spelt Chipurson, Chiporson, Chaporsan, Chupurson) is a valley containing approximately eight scattered villages situated within the Hunza District of Gilgit−Baltistan, Pakistan. It is located in the northernmost part of Pakistan and is close to the country's international borders with the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. The valley is predominantly inhabited by ethnic Wakhis; the village of Raminj in this region is inhabited by ethnic Burushos. The valley's inhabitants largely adhere to the Isma'ili sect of Shia Islam.[citation needed] Chapurson hosts over 500 households with an estimated population of 30000.
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The Chipurson valley is above 3000 meters from sea level and the villages are Yarzerech, Raminj, Kirmin (Noorabad, Rahimabad & Aminabad), Kil (Khill), Resh*t, Shehr-e-Subz (Green City), Ispenj, Sh*tmerg and ZuwudKhoon (also spelled Zood Khun, Zoodkhun. Khudayarabad).
After Zood Khun pastures are Yashkuk, Kukchaizem, Biban Joi, Koorban, Korkot, Joi Sam, Dainkut, Khudayar Alga, Kimkut, Aston ( Baba Ghundhi ). Yashwosh*tk, Shipodkut, Pomiri( Pamiri ), Pamir and more. All the names of villages and Pastures are in Wakhi language.
The valley is full of peaks and passes. Passes include Irshad Pass between Pakistan and Afghanistan and Lupghar Pir Pass between Yeshkuk and Raminj village. Peaks include Sakar Sar, Kumpire Dior, Pumir Sar, Sarmaya Sar, Kuksar, and Lupghar Sar.
