Rajbagh

Rajbagh
Convent road Rajbagh
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Coordinates: 34°4′10″N74°49′30″E / 34.06944°N 74.82500°E / 34.06944; 74.82500
Country	India
Union territory	Jammu and Kashmir
District	Srinagar
Settled	Ancient
Elevation	1,592 m (5,223 ft)
Languages
• Official	Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English [1] [2]
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	190008
Distance from Delhi	826.4 kilometres (513.5 mi) [3]
Distance from Mumbai	2,190.8 kilometres (1,361.3 mi) [4]

Rajbagh is a notified area in the municipal committee of Srinagar, in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It comes under the Lal chowk constituency. Rajbagh is a posh locality in the Civil Lines area of Srinagar. The postal code of Rajbagh is 190008. Rajbagh is considered one of the many best residential places in Srinagar. There are many hotels, restaurants and schools in this locality. Rajbagh area was heavily damaged by the 2014 Kashmir floods; it was one of the worst affected areas due to the floods.

Geography

Rajbagh is situated along the banks of the Jhelum River. It is located about 3.2 km (2.0 mi) from the commercial center of Kashmir. ^[5] Ram Munshi Bagh, Shivpora, Guzarwaan Mohalla, and Jawahar Nagar are the nearby localities of Rajbagh. The area is located at an elevation of 1,592 m (5,223 ft) above mean sea level.

A view of Convent Road.

Snowfall in Rajbagh.

Subdivisions

• Pathan Bagh
• Kursoo Rajbagh
• Rajbagh Extension
• Aramwari
• Gade-henz Pora

Education

There are more than 15 schools in the area. The prestigious girl's school, Presentation Convent High School, is located in this area.

The following schools are located in the area:

• Linton Hall School

• Lawrence Vidya Bhawan School
• Presentation Convent High School
• Little Angels High School

A panoramic view of Convent Road, Rajbagh.

September floods

The area was damaged quite heavily by the 2014 Kashmir floods. At about 4:18 AM on 7 September, water started to enter the ground floors of the houses located in this locality, and by 3 PM, the water level had reached about 25 feet high above ground level on the streets. Some houses were fully submerged in water, others were partially submerged, and people were rescued from their houses by locals in shikaras and rafting boats. Rajbagh remained submerged for 25 days after the flood. The level of damage was extensive, making it one of the worst-affected areas during the flood. ^[6]

Known For

Rajbagh, located in the heart of Srinagar, is widely recognized for several reasons:

• Prime Location: Situated centrally, Rajbagh is one of Srinagar’s most prominent neighborhoods. It is close to key landmarks like Lal Chowk and Dal Lake, making it well-connected and accessible to both locals and tourists.
• Educational Hub: The area is home to numerous schools and coaching centers, making it a significant location for educational activities in the city.
• Cultural and Social Influence: Rajbagh has a rich cultural history, with many prominent families residing here. Its social significance contributes to its standing as one of Srinagar’s most influential neighborhoods.
• 2014 Flood Impact: The 2014 floods severely affected Rajbagh, attracting significant media attention. The floods caused major destruction in the area, and the subsequent rebuilding efforts brought additional recognition.

See also

• Lal BazarLal Chowk
• Lal Chowk
• Soura
• Karan Nagar
• Indira Nagar, Srinagar

References

1. "The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
2. "Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020". Rising Kashmir. 23 September 2020. Archived from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
3. "Distance between Rajbag and New Delhi" . Retrieved 10 December 2014.
4. "Distance between Rajbag and Mumbai" . Retrieved 10 December 2014.
5. "distance between rajbag and lal chowk" . Retrieved 10 December 2014.
6. "Boats Still Being used in Srinagar's Posh Rajbagh Area". The Indian Express. 2 October 2014. Archived from the original on 3 October 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2014.