Alichur


Alichur is a jamoat and town in Murghob District, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province, Tajikistan. The population of the jamoat is 1,788. 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.

Government

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

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.

Economy

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

Education

Alichur has a village school.