Definition
Hoseynabad-e Qorqi is a village located in Kenevist Rural District, within the Central District of Mashhad County, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran.
Overview
The settlement forms part of the administrative hierarchy of Iran, being situated in the northeastern province of Razavi Khorasan. It lies in proximity to the city of Mashhad, the provincial capital and one of Iran’s major urban centers. According to the national census conducted in 2006, the village had a population of 1,352 residents comprising 308 families. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and livestock raising, typical of rural communities in the region. Infrastructure in the village includes basic road access linking it to neighboring villages and to the larger transportation network surrounding Mashhad.
Etymology/Origin
The name “Hoseynabad” is a compound Persian term: “Hoseyn” (a common male given name, referring to the Islamic figure Husayn) combined with “‑abad,” a suffix meaning “settlement” or “town.” The additional element “Qorqi” is likely a local toponymic qualifier, possibly derived from a tribal name, a historic figure, or a geographical feature specific to the area. Precise origins of the “Qorqi” component are not documented in widely available sources.
Characteristics
- Administrative Division: Village → Kenevist Rural District → Central District → Mashhad County → Razavi Khorasan Province → Iran.
- Population (2006): 1,352 individuals; 308 families.
- Geography: Situated on the relatively arid plateau of northeastern Iran, the village experiences a semi‑arid climate with hot summers and cool, dry winters.
- Economy: Predominantly agricultural, focusing on crops such as wheat, barley, and various horticultural products; livestock husbandry (sheep and goats) is also common.
- Infrastructure: Basic utilities (electricity, potable water) are present; educational and health services are typically accessed in larger nearby towns or in Mashhad.
Related Topics
- Mashhad County
- Razavi Khorasan Province
- Rural districts of Iran
- Iranian village administrative structure
- Agriculture in northeastern Iran
Note: Information presented is based on publicly available census data and standard geographic references. Accurate information regarding any subsequent demographic changes or detailed historical records of the village is not confirmed.