Kupwara

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Kupwara

Governance Details:

Town name: Kupwara

Local Government: municipal committee

District: Kupwara

Union Territory: Jammu and Kashmir.

Members in Local Body: 13 elected members.

Local Body type: Urban

Government Type:  Democratic

Population (2011) Total:  21,711

Female Population: 6,651

Literacy Rate: 86.64%

Near about 91% population is Islamic in Kupwara Town.

Language: Urdu and Kashmiri

PIN Code: 193222 (for the town)

Vehicle registration: JK09

RTO Office: Kupwara

Website:  http://kupwara.gov.in

Geological Details of Kupwara Town:

Coordinates: 34°31′33″N 74°15′19″E

Coordinates: 34°31′33″N 74°15′19″E

Elevation 1,577 m (5,174 ft)

Time zone       UTC+5:30 (IST)

Geographical area: 2,79 square kilometres.

River: Kishenganga River which joins the Jhelum River at Domel.

Distance from the state capital Srinagar: 90 km.

Surrounding Nature: dense cover of forest and rich wildlife.

Mountain ranges: Shamsbari and Pirpanchal.

Climatic conditions: cold throughout the year

Surrounding blocks are

Towards West: Trehgam Block

Towards East: Kalarooch Block,

Towards South: Ramhal Block,

Towards South: Rajwar Block.

Tourism:

Main Tourist Activity: trekking and boating.

Popular Attractions:

1.  Muqam-e-Shahwali,

2.  Muqam-e-Shahwali,

3.  Mazar-e- Sharief of Zattishah, distance of 20km,  north-western part.

4.  The shrine of Prakash Akhoon, 3km at Gushi.

5.  Jamia Masjid Kupwara – religious attraction

6.  Gazi Masjid – religious attraction

7.  Kheer Bhawani Temple – religious attraction

8.  Jamia Masjid Tangdar – religious attraction

9.  Bhadra Kali Temple – religious attraction

10.              Jamia Masjid Handwara – religious attraction

The nearest airport: Srinagar, distance of 82 km

Nearest railway station: Jammu, distance of 226 km

Kupwara city has no railway station and airport.

The best time to visit: month of April to October because of the suitable climate.

There are many hotels in Kupwara.

Also you can find banks in Kupwara as well as there are many educational institutes for school level and one degree collage named Government Degree College which is situated in Handwara.

Safety

There is continuous Army patrolling in the city as Kupwara is in the vicinity of Line of Control (LOC). Also there is a police station situated at Kupwara-Tregram Road. Well crime against military is on hike in last few years in this region specifically stone pelting. Kupwara is on terrorist attack since 2015. Also there is natural threat of snowstorm.

History

Mythological King Putraka created Kupwara for his queen Patali. Anciently it was known as Pataligrama. Also Ajatshatru King of Magadh stayed here for long time. There are evidences that Gautam Buddha spent some time here during his last phase of life.

Well it is founded as District headquarters in 1979.

Industrial Profile

It is one of the most backward districts of India but still there are many lawful earning activities available. Industries based on the medicinal plants can be beneficial in this area as it is surrounded by forests. Also people can do agricultural work along with dairy farms of cows, buffalos. They can earn huge by domesticating sheep and goats. Woollen & silk based cloths can be manufactured. In small scale industries people can work for embroidery, wooden furniture, leather based products. Walnut Kernels, Marble , wood works, fruit jams jelly , juices and Honey etc are the exportable items.

Map Credits: Google 

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