kohati

Kohati is a demonym for people and things associated with Kohat, a city and district in the southern part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. The term is used to refer to residents of Kohat and to describe cultural or historical aspects linked to the area.

Kohat city serves as the capital of Kohat District. The district lies in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and is connected by major routes such as the Indus Highway and the Kohat Pass, which historically links Kohat with Peshawar and other regions. The area has a varied geographic landscape including plains and hills.

Demographically, the Kohati are predominantly Pashtun, with Khattak and other tribes represented. Pashto is the main language; Urdu and Hindko are used in urban areas and for interethnic communication.

Culture in Kohat reflects broader Pashtun traditions, with customary hospitality, music, dress, and cuisine characteristic of the region. The local economy centers on agriculture in surrounding rural areas, complemented by trade and small-scale industries in Kohat city. See also Kohat, Kohat District, Pashto language.