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Ganderbal
Ganderbal (India)
Coordinates: 34°14′N74°47′E / 34.23°N 74.78°E / 34.23; 74.78
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir
District Ganderbal
Named for Beauty
Elevation
1,619 m (5,312 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total28,233
Demonym(s) Ganderbali, Ganderbalia, Ganderbalan
Languages
 • Official Kashmiri, Urdu, English [1] [2]
 • Spoken Pahari, Gujari, Shina, Balti, Pashto
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration JK16
Website ganderbal.nic.in
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Ganderbal (constituency of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly)

Ganderbal is a town and a municipality committee in Ganderbal District in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the headquarters of Ganderbal district. It is in Central Kashmir; it has an average elevation of 1,619 metres (5,312 feet). It is bordered by district Srinagar District in the south, Bandipora District to the north, Kargil (Indian union territory of Ladakh) in the northeast, Anantnag District to the southeast, and Baramulla District in the southwest. The current District Magistrate of Ganderbal is Mr. Shyambir Singh (IAS). Ganderbal is renowned for its beauty, boasting numerous picturesque places and captivating landscapes. Sonamarg is the most famous place in Ganderbal; Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is also traversed through Ganderbal district.

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Geography

Ganderbal is located at 34°14′N74°47′E / 34.23°N 74.78°E / 34.23; 74.78 . [3] It has an average elevation of 1,619 metres (5,312 feet) above sea level. It is bordered by the Srinagar district in the south, Bandipore to the north, Kargil in the northeast, Anantnag to the southeast and Baramulla to the southwest. It is divided into six Tehsils viz, Ganderbal, Kangan, Lar, Tulmulla, Gund and Wakura.

Power project

The Sind River, a major tributary to the Jehlum River flows through this district. The water of the river is mainly used for irrigation, and generation of hydroelectricity. There are three hydroelectric power stations, Lower Sindh Hydroelectric Power Project Ganderbal, Upper Sindh Hydroelectric Power Project 1st Kangan and Upper Sindh Hydroelectric Power Project 2nd Sumbal generating electricity on the Sind River. Besides, the water of the river is used for drinking by Srinagar city through Rangil Water Treatment Plant. [4]

Tourism

Water rafting tournaments are being organised at the tourist destination of Sonamarg every year, to boost the tourism industry of Kashmir valley. Besides Manasbal lake, Gangabal Lake [5] at the foot of Mount Haramukh is one of the destinations of foreign tourists visiting the valley. Vaishnosar Lake and Gadsar Lake are situated north of Sonamarg.

Development

Despite the fact that in the past Ganderbal has remained CM's [6] constituency, [7] it has remained quite behind in development as compared to other districts. Ganderbal constituency was represented by Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar who defeated Qazi Mohammad Afzal by a little margin of 461 votes in recently held state assembly elections 2014. The Central University of Kashmir [8] is being constructed in district Ganderbal. There Faculties, the Faculty of Forestry, Fisheries and Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir are also located within the jurisdiction of Ganderbal, serving to boost the economy and education of the district. Besides, there is a stadium which holds a record of playing a day-night matches Physical Education College, the only one in the state, is situated at Gadoora village, some 3.5  km away from district headquarters.

Demographics

Religion in Ganderbal Town (2011) [9]

   Islam (98.21%)
   Hinduism (1.37%)
   Sikhism (0.13%)
  Christianity (0.15%)
   Buddhism (0.01%)
  Not Stated (0.13%)

As of 2011 India census, [10] Ganderbal had a population of 297446. [11] Males constitute 53.36% of the population and females 46.64%. Ganderbal has an average literacy rate of 58.04%, lower than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 68.85%, and female literacy is 45.71%. In Ganderbal, 17.01% of the population is under 6 years of age. [12]

Politics

The Municipal Committee Ganderbal is an Urban Local Body with 17 elected members. Its last elections took place on 16 October 2018. [13]

Keys:   BJP (2)   INC (2)  Independent (13)

#NameMunicipal WardReservation StatusParty
1Samia AhadBeehama NagriporaWomen OpenIndependent
2Abdul Rashid RatherBeehama Wahid SahibOpenIndependent
3Jeelani Ahmed MirGanderbal AOpen BJP
4HaleemaGanderbal BWomen OpenIndependent
5Showkat Ahmad MirArampora AOpenIndependent
6Altaf Ahmad LoneArampora BOpenIndependent
7Mehak ShahDuderhama GousiaWomen Open INC
8Hilal Ahmad TantrayDuderhamaOpenIndependent
9Nazir Ahmad GanaieFathipora AOpenIndependent
10Rashida BanoFatehpora BWomen OpenIndependent
11Ghulam Hassan DarGangerhama AOpenIndependent
12Bashir Ahmad KoulGangerhama BOpenIndependent
13NablaWaniporaWomen OpenIndependent
14Sajjad AhmadBamlooraOpen INC
15Lateef AhmadSaloora AOpen BJP
16SaraSaloora BWomen OpenIndependent
17Abdul MajidSaloora COpenIndependent

Education

The following renowned educational institutes are located within Ganderbal [14] :

1. Central University of Kashmir Tulmulla.

2. Facilities of Fisheries (Rangil), Forestry (Benhama), Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (Shuhama) of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir.

3. Government Degree College, Ganderbal.

4. Government Degree College, Kangan.

5. Government Polytechnic College, Hathbura.

6. Government College of Physical Education, Gadoora.

7. Government College of Engineering and Technology, Safapora.

8. Qamariya College of Education and Training, Badampora.

9. Sainik School, Manasbal.

10. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Hathbura.

11. ITI, Ganderbal.

12. ITI, Kangan.

13. Government Unani Medical College/Hospital, Nawabagh.

These institutions play a significant role in shaping the educational landscape of Ganderbal and contribute to the academic development of the region.

Transport

Road

Ganderbal is well-connected by road to other places in Jammu and Kashmir and India by the NH 1.

Rail

Ganderbal is not connected with railways. The nearest railway station is Srinagar railway station located at a distance of 31 kilometres.

Air

The nearest airport is Srinagar International Airport located at a distance of 30 kilometres.

See also

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References

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  5. ↑ Gangabal Lake in India. India9.com (7 June 2005). Retrieved on 2011-12-14.
  6. ↑ Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir
  7. ↑ Electoral constituency
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  12. ↑ this is census of India 2011, www.census2011.co.in
  13. ↑ http://ceojammukashmir.nic.in/pdf/municipal%20Election/Result_Notifi_Corp.pdf [ bare URL PDF ]
  14. ↑ https://ganderbal.nic.in/public-utility-category/colleges/
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