Chaghagino Village

Chaghagino is a village in Mahidasht District, Kermanshah County, Kermanshah Province. It lies in Mahidasht Rural District, on the road from Mahidasht to Islamabad-e Gharb. Besides its rural atmosphere and the natural scenery of the region, the village has drawn attention for the wide participation of its residents in development, social and environmental projects. According to the 1385 (2006) census, Chaghagino had a population of 254 people in 61 households, and it is regarded as a notable example of the role local community participation can play in developing and organizing a village environment. Its selection in 1394 (2015) as a national model village for development projects and public participation has further raised its standing among the region's leading villages.

One of Chaghagino's most important features is the range of measures carried out with the residents' participation to improve quality of life and protect the village environment. Its most prominent activities include drip irrigation systems to create and maintain a green belt around the village, tree planting within the village area, collection and separation of household waste, conversion of animal manure into organic fertilizer, and a library and think tank run by educated young people and local experts. Other projects carried out in Chaghagino include a health house, a sports complex, a hangar and wheat storehouse, an industrial poultry farm, and a kitchen providing home-cooked food for children and teenagers. In addition, thanks to the efforts of the villagers, the breeding of the purebred Kurdish horse, for which Mahidasht is one of the important places of origin, has received renewed attention and has become one of the region's cultural and economic highlights. Programmes to renovate and strengthen the village's houses have also been pursued, aiming to preserve the traditional structure and use local materials while making the buildings more resistant.

To reach Chaghagino, you can take the road from Mahidasht to Islamabad-e Gharb; since the village lies along this route, it is easily accessible. The best times to visit Chaghagino are spring and autumn, when the weather is more suitable for strolling through the village and enjoying the surrounding natural scenery. While in the village, visitors should respect the privacy of the residents, avoid damaging vegetation, not leave litter, and not disturb farming and livestock activities. If you come across horse or livestock breeding activities, keep a suitable distance. Rather than being a destination simply for viewing a single attraction, Chaghagino is an example of rural tourism and of local community participation in sustainable development, and a responsible visit can help preserve the natural setting and rural identity of the area.