Wular Lake, also known as Wolar in Kashmiri, is one of the largest fresh water lakes in South Asia. It is located near Bandipora town in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River and stream Madhumati and Arin.
The Neelum River, or Kishanganga River, is a river in the Kashmir region of India and Pakistan. It originates in Bandipora district of northern Jammu and Kashmir in India, flows through the Neelam Valley in Pakistan's Azad Kashmir, where parts of its course fall along the Line of Control, before merging with the Jhelum River near the city of Muzaffarabad.
Bandipore 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. Bandipora has a terraced garden similar to that of Nishat Bagh in Srinagar. Bandipora 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.
Kalusa or Kaloosa is a village in the Bandipore district of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Bandipore district is one of the 20 districts in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Bandipore town is the administrative headquarters of the district. Bandipore, a township with peculiar scenic beauty 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 famous for its tourist places such as Wular Vintage Park, Athwatoo and Gurez valley. Before 1947, this town 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 and Kargil district in Ladakh and Ganderbal district from the east. This district occupies an area of 398 km2. The district has a population of 392,232 as per 2011 census.
The Ganderbal district, or more formally District Ganderdal, is a district in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Ganderbal town is administrative headquarters of district. It was formed in 2007 and has 6 subdistricts (tehsils): Kangan, Ganderbal, Tullamulla, Wakura, Lar, and Gund.
Gurez, or Gurais, is a valley located in the high Himalayas, about 86 kilometres (53 mi) from Bandipore and 123 kilometres (76 mi) from Srinagar, to the north of the Kashmir valley. At about 2,400 metres (8,000 ft) above sea level, the valley is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. It has diverse fauna and wildlife including the Himalayan brown bear and the snow leopard. The Kishanganga River flows through the valley.
The Sind River or the Sindh River is a river in the Ganderbal district of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is a major tributary of the Jhelum River and is 108 kilometres long.
The Kashmir division is a revenue and administrative division of the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. It comprises the Kashmir Valley, bordering the Jammu Division to the south and Ladakh to the east. The Line of Control forms its boundary with the Pakistani-administered territories of Gilgit−Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir to the north and west and west, respectively.
Ratnipora (Ratanpur), is a village in the Pulwama district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, situated equally distant from three towns, Awantipora, Pulwama and Pampore. The name Ratnipora is a combination of two words, "Ratan" meaning jewel, and "Pur" meaning place.
Nadihal is a village located in the north of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is just 4 km away from Bandipora town, and 51 km away from Srinagar. It the largest village in Bandipora district. There are many small villages around it. It is a prosperous and modern village with a population of 5167. Nadihal is inhabited by only Muslims. In this village, there are two government middle schools, one higher secondary school, and two high schools. Besides Government-run schools, there are a few private schools and a Public Institute Popularly known as Radiant Public Secondary School as well in this village. The level of education in Nadihal is moderate but has significantly increased in recent times.
Government Degree College Patushay Bandipora also known as HKM, GDC Bandipora, is University Grants Commission autonomous co-educational degree college affiliated with the University of Kashmir situated in Bandipora in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.The college is affiliated with University of Kashmir, Hazratbal Srinagar and is recognised by University Grants Commission of India under articles 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC Act, 1956. The college is accredited with NAAC Grade - B.
Aragam is a village in the Himalayan region of North Kashmir, located about 58 kilometres (36 mi) from Srinagar on the route from Srinagar to Bandipore. Aragam is located on the banks of Wular Lake and surrounded by wooded mountains on three sides. The location/village code is 002767. Aragam village is located in Bandipora Tehsil of Bandipore district in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is situated 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) away from Bandipora, which is both district and sub-district headquarters of Aragam village.
Ajas is a newly carved tehsil of Bandipora district, in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Ajas is surrounded by Lar tehsil towards East, Wakura tehsil towards West, Bandipora tehsil towards North and Pattan tehsil towards South. Sopore, Bandipore, Baramula and Srinagar are the nearby Cities to Ajas.
Onagam is a village on the banks of Badshah Canal in Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The name Onagam is derived from the word Wun, meaning jungle, and gam, meaning village. The name reflects the time when the village was covered wild trees which grow on mountains, such as pine trees. Onagam is one of the biggest villages in Bandipora district, which was formed in 2009; earlier, the village was part of Baramulla district.
Lankreshipora is a moderate size village located almost 2.5 km from main Bandipora town in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is an industrial area situated on the banks of Wular Lake and a canal called Mudhmati Nala. Almost forty percent of the population is directly or indirectly associated with local band saw industries. Lankreshipora is known to supply raw material like wooden boxes for fruit packaging mostly to South Kashmir districts like Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama. Most people are dependent on fishing, carpet weaving and other handicrafts. Lankreshipora has been ignored by the local politicians from decades due to which it is one of the most underdeveloped villages in the whole district. The literacy rate is almost below 20 percent, however, the new generation is showing promise both in education and sports. Lack of education, sanitary and medical facilities are evident.
Hathlangoo previously known as Hashmatpora is a village in the Sopore tehsil of Baramulla district, in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located 8 km (5.0 mi) away from sub-district headquarter Sopore and 22 km (14 mi) away from district headquarters Baramulla. It is one of the largest villages in Zaingair. The Hathlangoo village has Janwara Village in the South, Magraypora in the North, Botingoo in the Northwest, Malmapanpora in the West and Wular Lake in the East.
Ahmi Sharief also known as Ahamsharief, is a village located in Bandipora tehsil of Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The village has total population of 1535 of which 802 are males while 733 are females.
Ajas is a town located in Bandipora district of the Indian administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The village is located at a distance of 26 kilometres from the district headquarters Bandipore. The village is situated on the banks of the famous and largest freshwater lake of India, the Wular Lake. Its circumference is partly bound by huge mountains and dense green forests. A large stream flows through the village and is called the "Baed Koal".
Patushay, also known as Potshai, was an autonomous village located in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Eventually, it was merged with Qazipora to form a new village called Qazipora Patushi. Patushay is located 4 km from Bandipora town and 59 km from Srinagar. The name Patushay is derived from the word Poàt, meaning Old, and Shay, meaning Place of history.
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