20-587: Bandipore ( English: / ˌ b æ n d ɪ ˈ p ɔː / ) or Bandipora is the headquarters of district of Bandipore in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir , India. It is located on the northern banks of Wullar Lake —the second-largest freshwater lake in Asia. Also highest Mountain peak of Kashmir Valley Mt Harmukh is in Bandipora.Bandipora has a terraced garden similar to that of Nishat Bagh in Srinagar. Bandipora
40-496: A literacy rate of 57.82%. At the time of the 2011 census, 82.39% of the population spoke Kashmiri , 8,82% Gojri , 4.18% Shina , 1.91% Pahari and 1.27% Hindi as their first language. Darul Uloom Raheemiyyah Darul Uloom Raheemiyyah ( Urdu : دار العلوم رحیمیہ ) is an Islamic seminary in Bandipore, Jammu and Kashmir . It was established in 1979 by Rahmatullah Mir Qasmi , an alumnus of Darul Uloom Deoband . It
60-475: A forest check-post. Due to this fact, Bandipore is also known as the gateway to Central Asia. There are strong links between Skardu , Gurez and Bandipore. Religion in Bandipore Town (2011) As of 2011 Indian census, Bandipore had a population of 37,081. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Bandipore has an average literacy rate of 66.53%, lower than the national average of 74%, with 75% of
80-456: A very big and old tree which is a few hundred years old and is a rare tree of its type. This is popularly known as Bran, a revered tree. There are many villages in this newly formed district named after Hindu gods and goddesses such as Chakreshipora, named after Chakerishwar. The forest training school of Kashmir is located in Bandipore. It was established in 1905. This institute is a premier body in
100-503: Is Jhelum River . The Jhelum River carries all the waste from Srinagar city and other surrounding areas and deposits it in Wular. Despite being the richest wetland of South Asia and the largest freshwater lake in Asia, no steps have been taken to save Wular. Bandipore is also a stepping town to the higher reaches of Razdan , Gurez and Tragbal. The Lolab Valley in Kupwara district is adjacent to
120-503: Is 3 km distance from the main town. The Darul Uloom Raheemiyyah (School for Philosophers) is the largest religious institution in Jammu and Kashmir. It is the largest Islamic institution of valley headed by Moulana Mohammad Rahmatullah Mir Qasmi . Bandipore is known for trekking, mountaineering and fishing. Langmarg is one of the beautiful meadows. The famous Arin Nallah is home to one of
140-407: Is a myth. For mountaineers, Mount Harmukh remains the main attraction. It is located on the eastern side of the town. Commercial cabs ply on that route till Kudara that is the farthest point where the cabs stop, and from there onwards the terrain becomes hilly and one has to trek 17 kilometres (11 mi) to the higher reaches of Mount Harmukh. Sheera Sar [Lake of Spirits] acts as a base camp for all
160-465: Is bound by mountains on three sides and by Wular Lake on the fourth. As per folklore, the name of Bandipora originated either from Bund of Wular as Bund e pur , from the local folk-singing bands ( bāṇd ) as Baand e pur or from the enclosed ( band ) geographical location as Bandh e pur. In 1963, the town of Bandipore was gutted by a fire, which destroyed hundreds of shops and houses. Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad , ex-Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, visited
180-874: Is the only district in Kashmir Division that shares border with Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan region. This district occupies an area of 398 km . The district has a population of 392,232 as per 2011 census. Some of the institutions and colleges of Bandipur which provide quality education to the students of district Bandipore. The district comprises seven tehsils: Ajas, Aloosa, Bandipore, Sumbal, Hajin, Gurez and Tulail. The district has three Vidhan Sabha constituencies: Gurez , Bandipore and Sonawari . All of these are part of Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency . The district comprises twelve community development blocks: Aloosa, Arin, Baktoor, Bandipore, Bonkoot, Ganastan, Gurez, Hajin, Naidkhai, Nowgam, Sumbal and Tulail. Languages of Bandipore district (2011) According to
200-500: The 2011 census Bandipore district has a population of 392,232, roughly equal to the nation of Maldives . This gives it a ranking of 561st in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 1,117 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,890/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 26.31%. Bandipore has a sex ratio of 899 females for every 1000 males (this varies with religion), and
220-508: The Bandipora–Srinagar and Bandipora Sopore road. Bandipora is not connected with railways. The nearest railway station is Sopore railway station located at a distance of 34 kilometres. The nearest airport is Srinagar Airport located at a distance of 65 kilometres. Bandipore district Bandipore district (also spelt as Bandipora or Bandipur ) is an administrative district of Indian -administered Jammu and Kashmir in
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#1733085759040240-501: The Bandipore. It is just 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Bandipore via Aloosa village. Once this road is upgraded it will become a lifeline of the Lolab valley and it will provide an additional route to the Kupwara district. Bandipore was the connecting link between North India and Central Asia via the Silk Road . At Pazalpora village there was a customs and immigration department which is now
260-553: The conservation process of the forest department. The majority of the population speak Kashmiri , some speak Gojri and Pahari, Also Tehsil Gurez and Tulail is Shina-speaking and has a Shina majority. There are few Pashtun villages on the Line of Control . The Kishan Ganga Hydro Electric Power Project is also located in the Gurez Tehsil of Bandipore. The project is worth INR 15000 Crores. Presently it generates 330 MW of electricity for
280-448: The disputed Kashmir region. It is one of the 20 districts in the Jammu and Kashmir. Bandipore town is the administrative headquarters of the district. Bandipore is located in the foothills of the snow-clad peaks of Harmukh overlooking the shores of Wular Lake and has produced hundreds of scholars and intellectuals. The district is known for its tourist places such as Wular Vintage Park, Athwatoo and Gurez valley. Before 1947, this town
300-478: The males and 55% of females literate. Twelve percent of the population is under 6 years of age. It is a Muslim-majority region, though there were few villages where Pandits also lived before they mass migrated in the early 1990s. The Pandit population was in large numbers at Ajar, Sonerwani, Kaloosa, Kharapora, Mantrigam, Aragam, etc. Some Pandit families at Ajar and Kaloosa did not migrate. The temple at Kaloosa , known as Sharda Mandir, dates back to old times. It has
320-452: The most exotic trout (rainbow trout, silver trout and gray trout). A centuries-old shrine in the hilly Butho village of Bandipora, has till recently attracted visitors from around the world, because it's rumored that Moses , a prophet revered in Abrahamic religions , is buried inside it near an old tree. This shrine of Hazrat Bibi Sang Arifa, is locally known as Ded Mouj. This widespread rumor
340-520: The mountaineering expeditions for Mt Harmukh. To the north lies Gurez, 86 kilometres (53 mi) from Bandipore. Commercial cabs ply on this route during summers, however, in winters the route remains closed due to heavy snowfall. The place is surrounded by ranges such as Sirandar, Kudara, Vewan, Mowa and Tresangam, all of which are inhabited by the Gujjars and Bakarwals . Bandipore is well-connected by road to other places in Jammu and Kashmir and India by
360-463: The neighbouring states of Jammu and Kashmir (state) . The literacy rate in the main town of Bandipore and adjoining areas is quite high. However, as per the 2011 census, for the whole district which includes rural area, the literacy rate is one of the lowest in Jammu and Kashmir. Bandipore is the location of the Forest Training and Research Institute in Jammu and Kashmir [established in 1911]. It
380-483: The town soon after the fire and said that the fire took place at the wrong time. Bandipore is situated on the banks of the Wular , a large fresh-water lake that is home to a lot of migratory birds. Inadvertent dumping of the polluted river waters and sewage affluence has led to a pandemic growth of algae in the waters of the Wular which is threatening the lake and its supporting life itself. The main source of pollution to Wular
400-635: Was a big trade and literary centre of Kashmir. This district was carved out from the erstwhile Baramulla district in 2007. The district is bounded by Kupwara district from the north, Baramulla district from west, Ganderbal district from the east, Kargil district in Ladakh , Neelum District in Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir and Astore district in Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan . Bandipore district
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