Bagh-e Alishir
Bagh-e Alishir
باغ علي شير | |
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village | |
  Bagh-e Alishir | |
| Coordinates: 29°14′37″N 57°18′36″E / 29.24361°N 57.31000°E | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Kerman |
| County | Jiroft |
| Bakhsh | Sarduiyeh |
| Rural District | Sarduiyeh |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 418 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
"Bagh-e Alishir (Persian: باغ علي شير, also Romanized as Bāgh-e ‘Alīshīr and Bāgh Alishir; also known as Baghal Shīr and Bāgh-i-‘Ali)[1] is a village in Sarduiyeh Rural District, Sarduiyeh District, Jiroft County, Kerman Province, Iran. At the 2006 census its population was 418, in 96 families.[2]
Geography
[edit]Bagh-e Alishir is situated in southeastern Iran, within the mountainous region of the Zagros Mountains. Its elevation gives it a temperate climate compared to the hotter lowlands. The village lies in a valley, surrounded by highlands that are part of the greater Jabal Barez mountain system.[3]
Economy
[edit]The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and animal husbandry. Crops include wheat, barley, pomegranates, and walnuts. The area benefits from seasonal rivers and mountain runoff for irrigation.[4] Livestock, particularly sheep and goats, are raised for milk, meat, and wool.
Demographics
[edit]According to the 2006 census, Bagh-e Alishir had 418 inhabitants in 96 families.[5] The population is predominantly ethnic Persian, with a minority of Baluchi people. The community practices Twelver Shia Islam, which is the state religion of Iran.[6]
Culture and Traditions
[edit]The village maintains cultural traditions such as celebrating Nowruz (Persian New Year), religious ceremonies like Ashura, and local wedding customs. Residents often practice crafts like carpet weaving and embroidery, which are passed down through generations.[7]
Infrastructure
[edit]Bagh-e Alishir has basic infrastructure, including a mosque, primary school, and a small health post. Electricity and piped water have been extended through government-backed rural development programs under the Ministry of Energy.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Bagh-e Alishir can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3054556" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original on 2011-09-20.
- ^ Ghasemi, Hassan (2017). "Climatic and Agricultural Characteristics of Sarduiyeh Highland Villages". Journal of Iranian Geography. 12 (2): 45–57.
- ^ "Jiroft Agriculture Profile". Kerman Province Agricultural Organization. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original on 2011-09-20.
- ^ Fischer, Michael M.J. (2003). Iran: From Religious Dispute to Revolution. University of Wisconsin Press.
- ^ Kiani, Mohammad Yusuf (2005). Iranian Traditional Crafts. Iran Cultural Heritage Organization.
- ^ "Iran's Rural Infrastructure Development Plan". Iran Rural Development Organization. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
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