Shaidu (Urdu: شيدو) is a town located in the Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. With a population of approximately 75,000 the town is situated on the fertile alluvial plains of the Indus River. Shaidu serves as a key agricultural hub for the surrounding region. Positioned along the historic Grand Trunk Road, it has been influenced by various ruling forces throughout its history. The town is home to the Khattak tribe and is located on N-5 National Highway, connecting Jehangira to Adamzai and Chashmai to Mian Essa.
Shaidu is located approximately 100 km northwest of Pakistan's capital, Islamabad. The nearest town, Nowshera, lies about 24 km to the west, while the provincial capital, Peshawar, is roughly 50 km further west. To the east flows the Indus River, and to the south are the Khattak mountains. Shaidu is situated near the south bank of the River Kabul (لندي سيند) just before it converges with the Indus. The town is also accessible by rail, with a railway passing through it.[1]