32-638: Takhat Hazara (old name: Khajjiyan Wala) is a village near the Chenab River in the Sargodha District of Punjab , Pakistan . When a Mughal king came to this place, he liked to stay here. His throne was set here. This village has seven doors around 80 km of the circle. Takhat Hazara and Takhat Mahal are the two big and famous gates or doors to enter in the village Takhat Hazara or in Takhat Mahal. That's why its name came to be known as Takhat Hazara. It
64-513: A literacy rate of 65.97%. The district has a Muslim majority 53.82%, with Hindus constituting 45.77% of the population and the remainder consisting of Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains. Doda's society is a mixture of all religions with Hindus and Muslims being two major communities. The population ratio between the Muslims and the Hindus as per the census report of 2011 is around 55:45. Muslims of
96-713: A combined storage capacity of 260 thousand acre-feet (320 million cubic metres). Pakistan has four headworks on the Chenab: Doda district Doda district is an administrative district of the Jammu division of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. Doda covers 2,625 square kilometers. The district consists of 18 tehsils: Thathri , Bhaderwah , Doda , Mohalla , Bhagwa , Assar , Bhalla , Gundna , Marmat , Kahara , Gandoh (Bhalessa) , Bhella , Bharat Bagla , Chiralla , Chilly Pingal , Phagsoo and Kastigarh . The climate of
128-727: A water-divide between these two rivers. The Chandra river transverses 115 km (71 mi) while the Bhaga river transverses 60 km (37 mi) through narrow gorges before their confluence at Tandi. The Chandra-Bhaga then flows through the Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh before entering the Jammu division of Jammu and Kashmir, where it flows through the Kishtwar , Doda , Ramban , Reasi and Jammu districts . It enters Pakistan and flows through
160-456: Is complex compared to neighbouring districts, because of its very diverse population. In the past, Doda was largely inhabited by a Sarazi population before people started settling here from Kashmir and other adjoining areas. It got the name Doda due to the opium plant, known as doddi in the local language. Kashmiri populations settled here in the 17th and 18th centuries. Sumantra Bose says repression by feudal classes elsewhere drew people to
192-450: Is located at an altitude of 192 meters (633 feet). This is the town where Ranjha was born, the protagonist of the famous Punjabi folk love story of Heer Ranjha . This article about a location in Sargodha District , Punjab, Pakistan is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Chenab River The Chenab River is a major river that flows in India and Pakistan , and
224-583: Is one of the 5 major rivers of the Punjab region. It is formed by the union of two headwaters, Chandra and Bhaga , which rise in the upper Himalayas in the Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh , India. The Chenab flows through the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir , India, into the plains of Punjab , Pakistan, before ultimately flowing into the Indus River . The Battle of Chenab was fought between Sikhs and Afghans on
256-514: Is the part of Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency . Doda had a history of terrorism, with one of the highest concentration of militants in Jammu and Kashmir. According to local authorities, about 200 militants were active in the district in the early 2000s. Militants targeted the Hindu and Muslim villagers. Some anti-social outfits mostly misused the VDCs. A report said that the 489 civilians had been killed in
288-485: The 2011 census , Doda district has a population of 409,936, roughly equal to the nation of Malta . This gives it a ranking of 556th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 79 inhabitants per square kilometre (200/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 27.89%. Doda has a sex ratio of 922 females for every 1000 males (this varies with religion), and
320-514: The Anabasis of Alexander , quotes the eyewitness Ptolemy Lagides as writing that the river was 2 miles wide where Alexander crossed it. The river has rich power generation potential in India. There are many dams built, under construction or proposed to be built on the Chenab for the purpose of hydroelectric power generation in the country, including: All of these are " run-of-the-river " projects as per
352-461: The Indus Water Treaty of 1960. The Treaty allocates the waters of Chenab to Pakistan. India can use its water for domestic and agricultural uses or for "non-consumptive" uses such as hydropower . India is entitled to store up to 1.2 million acre-feet (1.5 billion cubic metres ) of water in its projects. The three projects completed as of 2011 , Salal, Baglihar and Dul Hasti, have
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#1732892056552384-497: The Ramban , Bhadarwah , Thathri and Kishtwar tehsils. In 2006, Ramban was made into an independent district and the hilly area to the east of the present Doda district was separated as the Kishtwar district . The remaining areas include the Doda tehsil carved out of Kishtwar and the original Bhadarwah, now divided into three tehsils. In 1990s, various incidents were reported about
416-627: The Rigveda (VIII.20.25, X.75.5). The name meant that it was seen to have dark-coloured waters. The term Krishana is also found in the Atharvaveda . A later form of Askikni was Iskamati ( Sanskrit : इस्कामति ) and the Greek form was Ancient Greek : Ἀκεσίνης – Akesínes ; Latinized to Acesines . In the Mahabharata , the common name of the river was Chandrabhaga ( Sanskrit : चन्द्रभागा ) because
448-818: The Punjab province before emptying into the Sutlej, forming the Panjnad river . The river was known to Indians in the Vedic period. In 325 BCE, Alexander the Great allegedly founded the town of Alexandria on the Indus (present-day Uch Sharif or Mithankot or Chacharan in Pakistan) at the confluence of the Indus and the combined streams of Punjab rivers (currently known as the Panjnad River ). Arrian , in
480-473: The State Revenue Department, the district got its name from its headquarters in Doda, which was named after a migrant from Multan , a utensil maker. He was persuaded by one of the ancient rulers of Kishtwar to settle in the area and establish a utensil factory. Over time, the name Deeda was distorted into Doda. The early history of Doda is not well documented, with few chronicles available about
512-405: The area is not uniform due to its wide variations in altitude. The area, in general, enjoys a temperate to sub-tropical climate. The climate of the district is almost dry and rainfall is scanty. The temperature varies from place to place. Ramban and Doda tehsils are warmer, while regions like Dessa Valley, tehsil Bhagwah, Gundna , Padder, Marwah and Warwan remain snow-bound for five-six months of
544-583: The bank of the river. The waters of the Chenab were allocated to Pakistan under the terms of the Indus Waters Treaty . India is allowed non-consumptive uses such as power generation. The Chenab River is extensively used in Pakistan for irrigation. Its waters are also transferred to the channel of the Ravi River via numerous link canals. The Chenab river was called Asikni ( Sanskrit : असिक्नी ) in
576-429: The bridge in Doda, a strong rope stretched from one bank to the other, tied to rocks. A wooden structure was placed over the rope and additional ropes were tied to it, allowing the structure to move back and forth. He also encountered another type of bridge, which was crossed on foot, made of small ropes bound with pieces of bark and woven into a thick rope. Hanging ropes were provided for support. The area that includes
608-542: The confluence of two rivers, Chandra and Bhaga, at Tandi, 8 km (5.0 mi) southwest of Keylong , in the Lahaul and Spiti district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh . The Bhaga river originates from Surya taal lake, which is situated a few kilometers west of the Bara-lacha la pass in Himachal Pradesh. The Chandra river originates from glaciers east of the same pass (near Chandra Taal ). This pass also acts as
640-538: The corners. The fort was demolished in 1952 and as of 2023, the Government Boys Higher Secondary School occupies its site. English traveller G.T. Vigne visited Doda in 1829 and described his journey through the district. He mentions traveling through a deep and rocky nullah which joins the Chenab River , and then crossing the river over a dangerous bridge in the Himalayas. Vigne writes about
672-553: The district's history and was one of the seventy forts in Jammu province, according to author Thakur Kahan Singh Balowria. The fort served as the office of the Thanedar and provided storage space for armaments and food grains. The fort was also built to protect against potential attacks from the Bhaderwah Rajas. The fort was made of unbaked bricks and had walls that were four feet wide and forty to fifty feet high, with dome-like towers at
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#1732892056552704-428: The districts of Doda, Ramban and Kishtwar . The Doda district consists of areas drawn from the ancient principalities of Kishtwar and Bhadarwah , both of which became part of a district by the name of 'Udhampur' in the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir . The district of Doda in Jammu and Kashmir has a long history intertwined with legends and stories of various rulers and dynasties. According to records from
736-504: The main ones. Others in the district speak Gojri and Dogri . Doda's population comprises different communities who live together peacefully despite following different religions and speak different languages. Administratively, the district has 406 villages. Doda District has been divided into three subdivisions viz., Doda, Thathri , Bhaderwah and Bhalessa (Gandoh). It has eighteen tehsils. Doda district has three assembly constituencies: Bhaderwah , Doda and Doda West . While it
768-424: The region are mostly ethnic Kashmiris and are culturally and linguistically connected to the people of Kashmir . Prominent Scholar Sumantra Bose states that the plurality of population of Doda speaks Kashmiri as their mother language. A study conducted in 2014 identified 40% of the population as Kashmiri-speaking. The Pahadi languages are spoken by the second largest group: Bhadarwahi and Sarazi are
800-556: The river is formed from the confluence of the Chandra and the Bhaga rivers. This name was also known to the Ancient Greeks, who Hellenised it in various forms such as Sandrophagos , Sandabaga and Cantabra . The simplification of Chandrabhaga to 'Chenab', with evident Persianate influence, probably occurred in early medieval times and is witnessed in Alberuni . The river is formed by
832-508: The rulers of Kishtwar. The settlement reports indicate that the area was ruled by various groups including Ranas , Rajas, and independent chiefs from time to time, including the Jaral, Ranas, Katoch Rajas , Bhaus Manhases, Chibs, Thakkars, Wanis, and Gakkars. In 1822 AD, Doda was conquered by Maharaja Gulab Singh and became the winter capital of the Kishtwar state. The Fort of Doda was significant in
864-699: The suppression of Hindus by the Jihadist Militant organizations . In response to the rising terrorism, the government authorities made Village Defense Committee (VDC) in various villages. However some reports of VDC members indulging in criminal activities have also reported in the past. This incident also triggered the Terrorist organisations to target those who supported the VDCs, believing them to be anti-Muslim . Since 1990s, many such incidents of killings by Terrorist and VDCs have been reported. On 13 June 2023, an earthquake occurred at 01:33PM in Doda district. It
896-583: The tehsil of Bhaderwah has a long history dating back to the 10th century. In 1846, Doda and Kishtwar became part of the newly created Jammu and Kashmir state after the Amritsar pact between the British government, Lahore Darbar, and Raja Gulab Singh of Jammu . Bhaderwah was once a principality with 15 administrative units and has a recorded history going back to the Rajatarangini of Kalhana . The state of Bhadhrwah
928-405: The year. Summer is generally without precipitation. Almost all regions experiences snowfall in the winter, either in the form of snowfall in higher regions or as rainfall in the lower regions. Monsoons prevail from July to September. Rainfall in the Doda district is heavy during July and September. The average annual rainfall is 926 mm and snowfall of about 135 mm. The demography of Doda district
960-608: Was appointed as the Kardar. The Bhaderwah Jagir was later bestowed upon Raja Amar Singh of Jammu and then to his son, Raja Hari Singh. When Raja Hari Singh became the Maharaja of J&K in 1925, he dissolved his Jagirs and converted Bhaderwah into a tehsil of Udhampur in 1931. In 1948, the erstwhile Udhampur district was partitioned into the present Udhampur district , containing the Udhampur and Ramanagar tehsils, and 'Doda' district containing
992-516: Was centred near the town of Thathri and registered a magnitude of 5.0 on the richter scale. Several secondary low-intensity earthquakes and aftershocks followed over the next few weeks. At least 56 buildings had collapsed and 369 others were damaged in Kishtwar . Dozens of buildings including a hospital were also damaged in Bhaderwah . At least five people were injured and hundreds were displaced. Languages of Doda district (2011) According to
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1024-562: Was established in the 15th century by a Sicon of the Baloria family of Bilawar. It was later ruled by the Raja of Chamb until Raja Nagpal became the ruler in the 16th century. Bhaderwah was then ruled by Nagpal's descendants until it was captured by the Kishtwar Raja. It became part of Chamba in 1821 and was transferred to Jammu Darbar in 1846. During this time, Bhaderwah was military-administered Label
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