41-567: Nowshera (with alternative spellings Nowshehra and Naushera ) may refer to: Places [ edit ] India [ edit ] Nowshera, Jammu and Kashmir , a town and tehsil in Rajauri district Nowshera, Srinagar , a notified area in Jammu and Kashmir Naushera, Budaun , a village in Uttar Pradesh Iran [ edit ] Nowshahr ,
82-568: A city in Nowshera district Nowshera Cantonment , a cantonment adjacent to Nowshera Nowshera Tehsil Rahim Yar Khan District , known until 1881 as "Naushehra" See also [ edit ] Nowshar (disambiguation) Nosher (disambiguation) Nowshera Brigade , an Infantry formation of the Indian Army during World War II Battle of Nowshera , a battle was fought in March 1823 between
123-459: A newly constructed building sanctioned by then MLA Radhay Sham Sharma, which is containing all modern facilities for students. B.Sc medical and non-medical subjects are also introduced. The new building is near Radio station Nowshera. Nowshera is well-connected by road to other places in Jammu and Kashmir and India by the NH 144A . Nowshehra doesn't have its own railway station. The nearest railway station
164-460: A number of tourist attractions including the fort of Mangla Devi, holy cave temple of Mangla Mata, Central Gurudwara of Sikhs in Nonial, Qila Darhal and other Dargahs and temples. The literacy rate of Nowshera is very high with a low male-female literacy gap that shows that there is a deep inclination of people towards education. It has an average elevation of 1,575 metres (5,167 feet). Prior to
205-524: A population of 657,314. Most of Jammu and Kashmir's Hindus live in the Jammu region; many speak Dogri . The city of Jammu had a significant Muslim population prior to the Partition of India , 30.4 per cent by the 1941 census. During the 1947 Jammu massacres , which preceded and continued during the Pakistan tribal invasion of Kashmir , many Muslims were killed and many driven away to Pakistan. The estimates of
246-663: A port city in the province of Mazandaran in northern Iran Noshahr County , a county in Mazandaran Province in Iran. The capital of the county is Noshahr Pakistan [ edit ] Naushera, Punjab , a town and Tehsil of Khushab District in Punjab Nowshera Virkan , a town and Tehsil of Gujranwala District in Punjab Nowshera District , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ,
287-616: A railway station called Jammu Tawi (station code JAT) that is connected with major cities of India. The old railway link to Sialkot was suspended by Pakistan in September 1947, and Jammu had no rail services until 1971, when the Indian Railways laid the Pathankot -Jammu Tawi Broad Gauge line. The new Jammu Tawi station opened in October 1972 and is an origination point for express trains. With
328-461: Is Jammu Tawi railway station located at a distance of 110 kilometres. The nearest airport is Jammu Airport located at a distance of 110 kilometres. 1-Dy CM Sh. Surinder Choudhary (Politician) 2- Ex Member legislative Assembly Sh. Ravinder Raina (Politician) Jammu Jammu ( / ˈ dʒ ʌ m uː / ) is a city in Indian -administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. It
369-680: Is 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Kathua town, while it is 68 kilometres (42 mi) from Udhampur city. The famous pilgrimage town of Katra is 49 kilometres (30 mi) from Jammu. Jammu Airport is in the middle of Jammu. It has direct flights to Srinagar , Delhi , Amritsar , Chandigarh , Leh , Mumbai and Bengaluru . Jammu Airport operates daily 30 arrival and departure of flights which are served by Go First , Air India , SpiceJet , IndiGo and Vistara . The city has JKSRTC city buses and minibusses for local transport which run on some defined routes. These minibusses are called "Matadors". Besides this auto-rickshaw and cycle-rickshaw service
410-738: Is a dish made with potatoes. Jammu cuisine features various chaats , especially gol gappas , kachalu, Chole bhature , gulgule, rajma kulche and dahi palla , among various others. Being comparatively safe from terrorism, Jammu city has become a hub of refugees. These primarily include Kashmiri Hindus who migrated from Kashmir Valley in 1989. Hindus from Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir who migrated to India have also settled in Jammu city. According to records, approximately 31,619 Hindu families had migrated from Pakistan administered Jammu and Kashmir to India. Of these 26,319 families are settled in Jammu. Rohingyas who fled Myanmar during 2016 have also currently settled in Jammu. Some believes
451-667: Is also a focal point for the pilgrims going to Vaishno Devi and Kashmir valley as it is second last railway terminal in North India. All the routes leading to Kashmir, Poonch, Doda and Laddakh start from Jammu city. So throughout the year, the city remains full of people from all the parts of India. Places of interest include old historic palaces like Mubarak Mandi Palace , Purani Mandi, Rani Park, Amar Mahal , Bahu Fort , Raghunath Temple , Ranbireshwar Temple, Karbala, Peer Meetha, Old city. Religion in Jammu City (2011) As of 2011 census,
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#1732852515251492-417: Is also available. Local taxis are also available. Jammu city serves as the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir state from November to April when all the offices move from Srinagar to Jammu. Srinagar serves as the summer capital from May to October. Jammu was a municipal committee during 2001 census of India. With effect from 5 September 2003, it has upgraded status of a municipal corporation. Jammu city
533-584: Is another state mentioned in Rajatarangini , some of whose rulers also appear by in the Vamshavali (family chronicles) of later Jammu rulers. These rulers are believed to have enjoyed almost independent status and allied themselves with the Sultans of Delhi . Jammu is mentioned by name in the chronicles of Timur ( r. 1370–1406 ), who invaded Delhi in 1398 and returned to Samarkand via Jammu. Raja Bhim Dev
574-598: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Nowshera, Jammu and Kashmir Nowshera (alternatively spelt Nowshehra and Naushera ) is a town and the headquarters of an eponymous tehsil of Rajouri district in the Jammu division of the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir . It is governed by a Municipal committee and in rural area of Nowshera consists of 14 panchayats governed by local bodies under
615-494: Is near to the city. The Jamia Masjid is also located in the city. This college started functioning in 2008 with an enrollment of 233. It was opened in the premises of Govt. Boys Middle School, Nowshera with four classrooms under makeshift arrangement from the academic session started in June 2008. It was sanctioned by then MLA and Minister, Dr Romesh Chander Sharma, total 230 students were enrolled in B.A. Part-1 during that session. So far
656-509: Is prominently mentioned in the Delhi chronicles as a supporter of Mubarah Shah ( r. 1421–1434 ) against Jasrat . Between 1423 and 1442, Jammu came under control of Jasrat ( r. 1405–1442 ) who conquered it after killing his arch-enemy Bhim Dev in 1423. Later, Jasrat appointed Manik Dev (also known as Ajeo Dev) as vassal, and married his daughter. In the Mughal chronicles of Babur in
697-604: Is situated on a series of uneven ridges of low heights in the Shivalik hills . It is surrounded by the Shivalik range to the north, east, and southeast while the Trikuta Range borders it in the northwest. It is approximately 600 kilometres (370 mi) from the national capital, New Delhi . The city straddles the Tawi river. The old city overlooks the river from the north (right bank) while
738-425: Is situated on the north side of the fertile valley Nowshera about 300 ft above the right bank of Tawi river. The town is 124 km from Jammu and 45 km from Rajouri. It is tehsil headquarters and growth center of district. Presently, Nowshera tehsil comprises 58 villages. The total population of tehsil is about 62,000. Out of which more than 50% population is living below poverty line. Males constitute 52% of
779-521: Is still suffering due to the political system of Jammu and Kashmir. 90% of district offices are functioning in Nowshera and were sanctioned previously due to the hard efforts of Late Beli Ram Sharma and Late Dr. Romesh Chander Sharma (Both Served as Ministers and MLA) Religion in Nowshera Town (2011) As of 2011 India census , The total population of Nowshera town is 8,435.The town comprises 1500 houses and 225 shops and spreads on 1144 acre of land. It
820-452: Is the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, which is an Indian-administered union territory . It is the headquarters and the largest city in Jammu district . Lying on the banks of the river Tawi , the city of Jammu, with an area of 240 km (93 sq mi), is surrounded by the Himalayas in the north and the northern plains in the south. Jammu is the second-most populous city of
861-453: Is the main cultural and economic centre of the administrative division of Jammu. A famous local basmati rice is produced in the RS Pura area near Jammu, and processed in rice mills in Jammu. The industrial estate at Bari Brahamna has a large presence of industrial units manufacturing a variety of products including carpets and electronic goods. Tourism is the largest industry in Jammu city. It
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#1732852515251902-590: The Finance Minister of India , proposed an Indian Institute of Technology and an Indian Institute of Management for the division. List of some educational institutions is provided below. Jammu is known for its sund panjeeri , patisa , rajma with rice and Kalari cheese . Dogri food specialties include ambal, khatta meat, kulthein di dal , dal patt, maa da madra, rajma , and auriya . Pickles typical of Jammu are made of kasrod , girgle , mango with saunf , jimikand , tyaoo , seyoo , and potatoes. Auriya
943-572: The Partition of India , Nowshera was a subdivision in the Bhimber tehsil of the Mirpur district. A brigade of Jammu and Kashmir State troops was stationed here, with the responsibility of securing the whole of Mirpur and Poonch districts. Following the 1947 Poonch Rebellion and the First Kashmir War , Nowshera got separated from the Mirpur district. It was combined with the other 'liberated areas' of
984-529: The Sialkot District and other parts of Pakistani Punjab. Many prominent Punjabi residents in Pakistan, including politician Chaudhry Amir Hussain , economist Mahbub ul Haq , Air Marshal Asghar Khan , journalist Khalid Hasan and singer Malika Pukhraj were from Jammu. A large number of these refugees also returned and resettled in the territory. In the 2014–2015 General Budget of India , Arun Jaitley ,
1025-580: The Mirpur district and reconstituted into a new tehsil of the Poonch district. In 1967, the Poonch and Nowshera districts were separated into independent districts by the efforts of Late. Beli Ram Sharma (Former Minister and Former MLA Nowshera). But after that due to political pressure from the National Conference Govt and leadership of Rajouri the district status of Nowshera was snatched and given to Rajouri (district) with Nowshera coming under. Nowshera
1066-664: The Mughal empire treated these hill chiefs as allies and partners in the empire. After the decline of the Mughal power in the 18th century, the Jammu state under Raja Dhruv Dev of the Jamuwal ( Jamwal ) family asserted its supremacy among the Dugar states. Its ascent reached its peak under his successor, Raja Ranjit Dev (r. 1728–1780), who was widely respected among the hill states. Ranjit Dev promoted religious freedom and security, which attracted many craftsmen and traders to settle in Jammu, contributing to its economic prosperity. Towards
1107-601: The college worked under the supervision of Prof. Gopal Gupta who managed the affairs of GDC, Nowshera being in the capacity of Nodal Principal for first two months. Dr Nutan Resutra was the first formal head of this institution from 07-07-2008 to 14-06-2009. He was instrumental in managing all activities in the first formative years of this prime institution. After his transfer, Prof. Zahoor A. Bhat took over that responsibility and delivered his services till 18-04-2010. Presently, Prof. S.P. Chopra has taken over as third Principal of this college from 22-04-2010. Now, it has been shifted to
1148-659: The commencement of the Jammu–Baramulla line , all trains to the Kashmir Valley will pass through Jammu Tawi. A part of the Jammu–Baramulla project has been executed and the track has been extended to Katra . Jalandhar - Pathankot -Jammu Tawi section has been doubled and electrified. National Highway 44 which passes through Jammu connects it to the Kashmir valley . National Highway 1B connects Jammu with Poonch town. Jammu
1189-455: The early 16th century, Jammu is mentioned as a powerful state in the Punjab hills. It is said to have been ruled by Manhas Rajputs. Emperor Akbar brought the hill kingdoms of the region under Mughal suzerainty, but the kings enjoyed considerable political autonomy. In addition to Jammu, other kingdoms of the region such as Kishtwar and Rajauri were also prominently mentioned. It is evident that
1230-620: The end of Ranjit Dev's rule, the Sikh clans of Punjab ( misls ) gained ascendency, and Jammu began to be contested by the Bhangi , Kanhaiya and Sukerchakia misls . Around 1770, the Bhangi misl attacked Jammu and forced Ranjit Dev to become a tributary. Brij Lal Dev, Ranjit Dev's successor, was defeated by the Sukerchakia chief Mahan Singh, who sacked Jammu and plundered it. Thus Jammu lost its supremacy over
1271-648: The forces of Pashtun tribesmen against the Army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Naushehra Pannuan , a village in Punjab, India Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Nowshera . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nowshera&oldid=1191631061 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
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1312-614: The new neighbourhoods are spread around the southern side (left bank) of the river. There are five bridges over the river. According to Tarikh-i-Azmi , Jammu came into existence around 900 CE. The state of Durgara (modern forms "Duggar" and " Dogra )") is also attested from around this time. The capital of the Durgara state at that time is believed to have been Vallapura (identified with modern Billawar ). Its rulers are repeatedly mentioned in Kalhana's Rajatarangini . Babbapura (modern Babor)
1353-566: The number killed in the whole province vary between 20,000 and 100,000. The killings were carried out by extremist Hindus and Sikhs, allegedly orchestrated by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh , and aided and abetted by the state forces and the Maharaja Hari Singh . As a result of the violence and migration, by 1961, about 17.2 per cent of the population in the city of Jammu was Muslim. The displaced Muslims took refuge in
1394-580: The population and females 48%. Nowshera has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 68% : male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 76%. In Nowshera, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Tourist places in Nowshera are Mangla Devi, holy cave temple of Mangla Mata, Jamia Masjid, Ancient Mughliya Jahangiri Masjid, Khambah Fort (belongs to Mahabharata period, located on indo-pak border at zero point, Jhangar), Central Gurudwara of Sikhs in Nonial, Qila Darhal and other Dargahs and temples among which Central Gurudwara of Sikhs
1435-462: The population of Jammu city was 502,197. Males constituted 52.7% of the population; females numbered constituted 47.3% of the population. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males against the national average of 940. Jammu had an average literacy rate of 89.66%, much higher than the national average of 74.4%: male literacy was 93.13% and female literacy was 85.82%. 8.47% of the population were under 6 years of age. The urban agglomeration of Jammu had
1476-523: The supervision of district administration Rajouri. Nowshera is a small town located on the bank of the Manawer River just 4 km inwards from the Manawer bridge on Jammu - Poonch national highway. It is a border tehsil of Rajouri district with a vast areal and demographic extent. Given its spatial and demographic extent, Nowshera has been given the status of a Sub-District. It is a beautiful place with
1517-768: The surrounding country. In the Battle of Rumal, the Jammu ruler was killed by Sikhs. In 1808, Jammu itself was annexed to the Sikh Empire by Ranjit Singh , the son of Mahan Singh. In 1818 Raja Kishore Singh, father of Raja Gulab Singh , was appointed and anointed the ruler of Jammu principality, and hence started the Jamwal dynasty, aka Dogra dynasty , which came to rule the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir under British suzerainty. The rulers built large temples, renovated old shrines, built educational institutes and many more. A 43 km long railway line connecting Jammu with Sialkot
1558-431: The temperature to 46 °C (115 °F). Following the hot season, the monsoon lashes the city with heavy downpours along with thunderstorms; rainfall may total up to 669 mm (26.3 in) in the wettest months. The city is exposed to heatwaves. Highest recorded temperature: 47.4 °C (117.3 °F) on 31 May 1988. Lowest recorded temperature: 0.5 °C (32.9 °F) on 24 January 2016. Jammu city has
1599-524: The union territory. Jammu is known as "City of Temples" for its ancient temples and Hindu shrines. According to local tradition, Jammu is named after its founder, Raja Jambulochan, who is believed to have ruled the area in the 9th century. Local tradition holds the city to be 3000 years old but this is not supported by historians. Jammu is located at 32°44′N 74°52′E / 32.73°N 74.87°E / 32.73; 74.87 . It has an average elevation of 300 m (980 ft). Jammu city
1640-648: The winter months occasionally falling below 4 °C (39 °F). June is the hottest month with average highs of 40.6 °C (105.1 °F), while January is the coldest month with average lows reaching 7 °C (45 °F). Average yearly precipitation is about 1,400 mm (55 in) with the bulk of the rainfall in the months from June to September, although the winters can also be rather wet. In winter dense smog causes much inconvenience and temperature even drops to 2 °C (36 °F). In summer, particularly in May and June, extremely intense sunlight or hot winds can raise
1681-514: Was laid in 1897 Jammu has historically been the capital of Jammu Province and the winter capital of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir (1846–1952). After the partition of India, Jammu continues as the winter capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir . Jammu, like the rest of north-western India, features a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen Cwa ), with extreme summer highs reaching 46 °C (115 °F), and temperatures in