Jabbai

Jabbai is a village in the Nowshera district of Pakistan. It is situated on the right bank of the Indus River.

Jabbai's total population is about 15,000. It main tribes are the Khattak, Khankhel, Awan, Malyar, and Gillani. The majority of the village's inhabitants serve in the Pakistan army. The residents also farm, growing crops like wheat, corn, peanuts, and various vegetables. Fishing is common, but not on a commercial basis.

Jabbai is a traditional village with a high school for boys and several primary schools for boys and girls.

Coordinates: 34°26′N 71°33′E / 34.433°N 71.550°E / 34.433; 71.550

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