Tolti

Tolti is a city that serves as the administrative capital of Kharmang District of Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan in the disputed Kashmir region. The village lies on the left bank of the Indus river, and is approximately 35 km south-east of the confluence of the Indus from the Shyok.

Historically, Tolti was on the trade route between Skardu and Kargil. The partition of the Kashmir region between India and Pakistan as a result of the First Kashmir War put an end to the trade route.

History
Before 1840, Tolti belonged to the dominion of Kartaksho, one of the six small kingdoms in Baltistan.

Current status
Tolti has produced several famous personalities, including Ghulam Hassan Lobsang, a renowned writer and author of the first Balti dictionary. Ghulam Muhammad Saboor, who was famous for his humorous criticism quotes, is also a beloved personality in the area. Apo Mirza Barkhan and Apo Yousuf Bondaywa, known for their witty remarks, were another notable persons from the area.

Tolti is also home to several educational and religious organizations, such as the Tolti Students Organization (TSF) and Imamia Students Organization (ISO), which are working to improve the educational environment and promote religious beliefs in the area. Several schools are located in the village, including the government Boys High School, Uswa Public School, Girls High School and Few Primary Schools. These schools provide opportunities for students to gain knowledge and skills in a structured environment. The government schools are likely funded by the government of Pakistan and provides education to students of Tolti as well as the students from the surrounding area such as Kamango, Pari etc. Uswa Public School is a private school that may offer a different educational experience than the government school. The Girls High School is an important resource for girls in the area, who may not have had access to education otherwise.

In addition to the schools, there are also several tuition centers in Tolti Kharmang, such as Babe ilm coaching center, Shaheen Academy, and Sunday School system. These tuition centers offer additional educational support to students, which can help them succeed in their studies. Babe ilm coaching center and Shaheen Academy are such institutions that offer tutoring services to students for the whole week, while Sunday school system may offer education on Sundays.

The village has several highly skilled artists, such as Ustad Mehdi Ali, Ustad Baqir, Ustad Hussain Chilpa, Ustad Ilyas, and Haji Mohsin Sons. Additionally, the village has several skilled drivers, such as Ustad Haider, Ustad Arif Batt, and Ustad Hassan SK. Tolti is also home to many talented poets, including Ali Kishwar, Taqi Karbalai, Jon Sahir, Iqbal Balay, and Haji Asghar. The people of Tolti are known for their humble, hardworking, cooperative, talented, and skillful nature.

The local administration in Tolti is managed by welfare societies like Asgharia Khair ul Amal. Education is highly valued in the village, which is reflected in the dedication of its teachers, such as 1st ever DDO from Tolti, Master Kacho Muhammad Ali Khan, DDO High School Tolti Master Muhammad Raza, Sir Fayyaz Hussain, Sir Muhammad Ali, Sir Kacho Shabbir, Sir Saleem Abbas, Sir Iqbal, Sir Habib, Miss Khadijah & Miss Soni. Overall, Tolti is a small village with a rich cultural heritage, where people are dedicated to education and hard work, and are proud of their local customs and traditions and Tolti Cricket team name are KOHSAR Club Tolti, Young Sports Club, Shaheen Cricket Club Rama & Murkun Sports Club. Kohsar Cricket team is champion All Kharmang Mafang Cricket Tournament of 2018 to 2023 of Kharmang. While Young Sports Club is the Champion of Happy New Year 2024 Kharmang Tournament.