Kuchlak


Kuchlak, also Kuchlagh, is a town near Quetta, in the province of Balochistan, Pakistan. It is governed by a union council in Chiltan Town, Quetta. Kuchlak is home to Halaqa Number 61, one of the largest halaqas in Quetta. Kuchlak is well known for summer fruits such as apples and peaches; however, soil aridity is a problem. Vegetables grown in the valley include tomatoes, potatoes, onions and turnips.

Climate

Kuchlak has a continental arid climate with great variation between summer and winter temperatures. Summer highs can reach, while winter temperatures can drop to. Summer begins in late May and continues until early September, with average temperatures ranging from. Autumn runs from late September to mid-November, with average temperatures in the range. Winter starts in late November and ends in late March, with average temperatures near and snow during the months of January and February. Spring starts in early April and ends in late May, with average temperatures close to. Unlike most of Pakistan, Kuchlak does not have a monsoon with sustained, heavy rainfall; snowfall during the winter months is the principal mode of precipitation.

Education

Arbab Ghulam Ali Kasi Government Inter College is the only institute of higher learning in Kuchlak. There are three boys public high schools, two girls high schools and many primary and middle schools. Several private educational institutions and schools also exist in the town. For higher education, most students are travel over 25 km daily to Quetta for study in tertiary educational institutions such as:
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In August 2019, it was reported that the area has served as the Taliban's main meeting place, medical center, and resting place after combat. The town's Khair Ul Madarais mosque, which was bombed in August 2019, was the main meeting place for the Taliban.