Alpuri is the capital city of the Shangla District, located within the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Situated at an average elevation of 1587 meters, the city serves as a primary administrative center for the region, housing various government offices including those for the deputy commissioner and the district police officer.
The city functions as a significant healthcare hub for local residents, featuring a District Headquarters Hospital alongside several private medical facilities such as Mansoor Doctors' Hospital. Educational and public services are also provided through a government degree college located in the area. Alpuri is notably characterized by its seasonal climate, which features cold weather during the summer months and snowfall throughout the winter.