Shewa, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Shewa is a village and Union Council of Swabi District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan. It is located at 34°14'0N 72°21'0E with an altitude of 340 metres (1118).

Shewa is the largest old and historic village in Swabi District with a total population of over 40,000. It is located 5km north of Mardan Swabi Road. Most people are farmers.

Tobacco, maize and wheat are major crops, and potatoes and peas are also grown. The oranges of Shewa village are noted for their delicious taste. Tobacco is popular all over Pakistan. Tobacco business is common. There is a lot of animal husbandry. Cows and buffaloes are bred with passion. Sheep and goats are also present in large numbers. Livestock trade is also common.

Agriculture mostly uses tube wells. Canal water is also available in some areas. In addition to traditional farming methods, modern equipment is also used.

There has been a traditional Jargha in Shewa village since ancient times, who tries to solve the problems of the village and provides land free of cost for all government buildings. The jirga is responsible for overseeing common assets.

At the government level, there is one degree-granting college, two high schools, two middle schools and more than two dozen primary schools. Private schools also exist. In the health sector, there is an RHC hospital and a dispensary, as well as a private clinic.

Geography
The town has hundred years of history, which was located at the site of the old Hindu temple of the Hindu god Shiva, hence it was named Shewa by locals. Shewa is located in the middle of beautiful mountains of Karah-Mar.

Famous people
Shewa is the origin or famous politicians, social workers, media personalities and officials. Shewa is the hometown of Famous Tableeghi Personality named as Moulana Zia ul Haq who is included in elders of raiwand tableeghi markaz Lahore and also Zahid Khan, who served as Tehsil Nazim Swabi and also took part in general elections 2024. Jan Bahardur khan of Shewa was elected as MPA in late 90s.

Union Council
Shewa is one of the largest Union Council in Tehsil Razzar, Swabi. Shewa, further have more sectors/Streets named with ancestors for different families and areas. Some of the famous Families are; 1. Painda Khel 2. Ghulam Khel 3. Ibrahim Khel 4. Yousaf Khel 5. Chohra Khel 6. Gadai Khel 7. Umar Zai