Alichur

Alichur
Village and Jamoat
Alichur Location in Tajikistan
Coordinates: 37°45′N 73°16′E
Country	Tajikistan
Region	Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region
District	Murghob District
Population  (2015)
• Total	2,242
Time zone	UTC+5 (TJT)

Alichur is a jamoat (municipality) and village in Murghob District, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, Tajikistan. The population of the jamoat is 2,422 (2015).[1] The name of the village means Ali's curse and is reputed to have been spoken by the prophet's son-in-law Ali on a journey through the area, on account of the harsh climate and penetrating winds there.[2]

Government

As of September 2017, the leader of the community was Mahan Atabaev, a poacher turned conservationist.[3]

Ecology

Alichur is participating in a community-based ecological management program called the Burgut conservancy, in an attempt to reverse the depopulation of ibex, bears, Marco Polo sheep and lynx.[3][4]

Economy

The community generates income from commercial hunting, and intends to expand into eco-tourism.[3]

Education

Alichur has a village school.[3]

References

1. Jamoat-level basic indicators, United Nations Development Programme in Tajikistan, accessed 7 October 2020
2. Robert, Middleton; Thomas, Huw; Whitlock, Monica (2012). Tajikistan and the High Pamirs : a companion and guide. Hong Kong: Odyssey Books & Guides. ISBN 9789622178182. OCLC 601108352.
3. Salopek, Paul (September 20, 2017). "Walking With Animals". National Geographic.
4. "Alichur Travel Guide". Caravanistan. Retrieved 2019-03-23.