Namli Maira, Abbottabad 4.77

Namli Maira is a mountainous rural area located in Abbottabad District (34.116667°N 73.383333°E). It takes its name from the two largest hamlets in the Union Council—Namli and Maira. These settlements are nestled on mountain ridges about 20 kilometres from the city of Abbottabad.

A metaled road connects Namli Maira to the main Abbottabad—Nathia Gali road near Azizabad (Bagnotar) and is an alternate route to reach Nathia Gali from Abbottabad. It is some 3 kilometres away from the main road (Bagnotar)

Namli Maira is located in the foothills of the highest peak of Abbottabad District, Miranjani..

Since the earthquake of 2005 the tourists prefer Nathi Gali and surrounding areas like Namli Maira, Kala Bagh, Thandiani and Mushkpuri. Approach to Namli Maira is same from Murree and "Abbottabad" (from both side 32 km).Miranjani also known as "Choki" is one of the most popular sites of Namli Maira.The height of Mirajani is approximately 9,000 feet above the sea level. There is an old track adjacent to Mirajani peak which connects Nathia Gali to Thandiani. Along the track lies a British-era forest rest house, called Dagri Bangla by the locals. Building's location (in the middle of thick forest), colonial style of construction and remoteness accord an aura of mystery to it.

Literacy Rate: Namli Maira village has one of the highest literacy rates for the district. The literacy rate of Namli Maira is about 75%. Government and private schools cater to the elementary educational needs of the residents. There are Primary schools for boys and girls, Government Boys High School and Girls High School.A number of private schools are also available, providing the good education at their level. Among them, Habib Public School, Model Public School, AL-falah public school(chanati) and Iqra Public School(upper maira kalan) are the most popular private schools.