Anantnag (district)
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| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Division : | Kashmir |
| Administrative headquarters : | Anantnag |
| Area : | 2917 km² |
| Residents : | 1,070,144 (2011) |
| Population density : | 370 people / km² |
| Website : | http://anantnag.nic.in/ |
Anantnag is a district in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir .
The district is located in the southeast of Kashmir . The administrative seat is Anantnag . In 2007, the western part of what was then the district was carved out and now forms the newly founded district of Kulgam .
In 2011 it was the third most populous district in Jammu and Kashmir after the districts of Jammu and Srinagar .
administration
The Anantnag district consists of the Tehsils Kokernag, Shangus, Anantnag, Bijbehara, Doru, Pahalgam and Qazigund as well as the seven blocks Breng, Shangus, Achabal, Dachnipora, Qazigund, Khoveripora and Shahabad. Each block consists of a number of Panchayati Rajs .
The Anantnag District is divided into six constituencies: Anantnag, Verinag, Kokernag, Shangus, Bijbehara and Pahalgam.
population
As of the 2011 census , the district had 1,070,144 residents. This puts it on rank 425 out of 640 in India. The population density was 375 inhabitants per square kilometer. The population growth from 2001 to 2011 was 37.48%. The Anantnag district had a gender distribution of 937 women per 1,000 men and a literacy rate of 64.32%.
Anantnag is the largest city in the district with 108,505 inhabitants. The entire metropolitan area of Anantnag had 158,785 inhabitants.
tourism
The district has numerous places that are popular with tourists. The Amarnath Temple, a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Shiva, is located near Pahalgam and is the destination of the annual Amarnath Yatra .
Historic sites
When Carl von Hügel visited the region in 1835, he found numerous historical buildings. Most had been destroyed during the reign of Sultan Sikandar . The only significant ruins preserved in the district today are those of the Temple of Martand.
The Temple of the Sun at Martand is one of the most important archaeological sites in the country. The temple was destroyed by Sikander Butshikan in a year-long campaign.
Pahalgam
The hill station Pahalgam is located 45 km north of Anantnag on the river Lidder . Pahalgam is the starting point for hikes such as the one to the Kolahoi Glacier . Amarnath Yatra pilgrims also come to Pahalgam. The region is a popular film setting.
Achabal
Achabal, about 8 km from Anantnag, is known for its spring and the garden that Malika Noor Jehan Begum created in 1620.
Kokernag
Kokernag is about 13 km from Achabal and is known for its springs, which are said to be healthy and for its trout breeding .
Verinag
The source of Verinag is considered to be the actual source of Jhelam and is located 26 km from Anantnag. The Mughal ruler Jahangir had a garden and a summer house built here.
Sinthan
Sinthan is a hill station in the Breng Valley in Tehsil Kokernag.
traffic
Anantnag is connected to National Highway 1A and 1B .
climate
Anantnag has a moderate climate according to the effective climate classification . Its geographical location with the Himalayas in the east and the Pir Panjal in the south determines the weather. The weather can be described as cool in spring and autumn, mild in summer and cold in winter. The weather is often cooler in the mountainous sections of the east compared to the plains of the north. The district has a climate typical of the Kashmir Valley.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b District Census 2011 . Census2011.co.in. 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
- ↑ Statement showing the number of blocks in respect of 22 Districts of Jammu and Kashmir State including newly Created Districts. March 13, 2008, archived from the original on September 10, 2008 ; Retrieved August 30, 2008 .
- ↑ ERO's and AERO's . Chief Electoral Officer, Jammu and Kashmir. Archived from the original on October 22, 2008. Retrieved on August 28, 2008.
- ↑ Chander Bhat's Articles .
- ↑ CONVERTED KASHMIR: Memorial of Mistakes. Archived from the original on October 18, 2000 ; accessed on August 6, 2016 .
Coordinates: 33 ° 44 ' N , 75 ° 9' E