Kharoti is a Pashtun tribe. The tribe has an estimated population of about 2.5 million and is based in Afghanistan. They live in and around Kohistan. In the east, they range from Katta to Kohe Suleman to Parmal. Another area of large Kharoti population is the area of Oragoon where they are accompanied by Furmalis and Tajiks. The Kharoti tribe is of Ghilji origin. Their tribal rivals are Waziris and Furmalis, both of whom believe the Furmali area belongs to them. Some of the important subsects of the Kharoti tribe are Zako Khel, Ya Khel, Adya Khel, Amand, Shamu Khel, Suleman zai, Khadar khel, Zobi Khel and Kharmoozi.