Ganderbal

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nameGanderbal
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image_skylineGanderbal from rangil mountain.jpg
image_captionView of Ganderbal town
pushpin_mapJammu and Kashmir#India
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coordinates
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameIndia
subdivision_type1Union Territory
subdivision_name1Jammu and Kashmir
subdivision_type2District
subdivision_name2Ganderbal
established_titleFounded
established_date2007
unit_prefMetric
area_total_km21049
elevation_m1,619
population_total2,97,446
population_as_of2011
population_density_km21148
population_demonymGanderbali, Ganderbalian, Ganderbaluk, Ganderbalia
demographics_type1Languages
demographics1_title1Official
demographics1_info1Kashmiri, Urdu, English
demographics1_title2Spoken
demographics1_info2Kashmiri, Pahari, Gujari, Shina, Balti, Pashto
timezone1IST
utc_offset1+5:30
postal_code_type
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registration_plateJK16
website
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Ganderbal ( ; ) is a city and the headquarters of Ganderbal district in the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in disputed Kashmir region. Ganderbal, known for its natural environment and scenery, has tourist sites like Sonamarg and Manasbal Lake, and the annual Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage also traverses through Ganderbal district.

Geography

Ganderbal is located at . 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.

Ganderbal is divided into two divisions viz. Kangan and Ganderbal. Ganderbal division is mainly flat lands while as Kangan is Side valley of larger Kashmir Valley. Through Kangan Valley there flows Sind River known for river rafting separates Greater Himalayas from north eastern part of Zabarwan Range. Sonamarg lies in this Kangan valley. On the Greater Himalayan side of Ganderbal there lies a famous Harmukh mountain from which the worlds second highest mountain K2 was first discovered. Ganderbal is also known for its high alpine lakes viz. Gangbal Lake, Nundkol Lake Gadsar Vishansar Krishansar Lake Satsar (small seven lakes) and numerous unnamed lakes. Through these lakes runs a summer famous KGL trek. On lower parts Sind river before entering into Jhelum River lies a Ramsar site Shallabugh Wetland. thumb|Manasbal lake from the top of a mountain.

Manasbal Lake a popular tourist resort lies on the northern part of Ganderbal, which is known for its appearance of bluish colour. Ganderbal also share Anchar Lake with Srinagar, which is known for its Nadru (Lotus Root).

Demographics

|thumb = right |caption = Religion in Ganderbal Town (2011) |label1 = Islam |value1 = 98.22 |color1 = Green |label2 = Hinduism |value2 = 1.35 |color2 = DarkOrange |label3 = Sikhism |value3 = 0.15 |color3 = Yellow |label4 = Christianity |value4 = 0.14 |color4 = Blue |label5 = Buddhism |value5 = 0.01 |color5 = Gold |label6 = Not Stated |value6 = 0.13 |color6 = Black

India census, Ganderbal had a population of 297446. 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.

Politics

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

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

Education

Power Generation

The Sind River, a major tributary to the Jhelum River, has the following dams which are used for generating hydroelectricity and regulating water for the irrigation:

  • Lower Sindh Hydroelectric Power Project Ganderbal
  • Upper Sindh Stage-I Hydroelectric Power Project at Kangan
  • Upper Sindh Stage-II Hydroelectric Power Project at Sumbal.

Besides, Rangil Water Treatment Plant purifies the water of the Sind River for drinking by Srinagar city.

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 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.

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 Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport located at a distance of 30 kilometres.

Water

Manasbal lake, Anchar Lake Lower area of Sind River are navigable in Shikaras. Shikaras in Sind River are used as sand collection, fishing and to cross river in some remote area. Water navigation is essential in those low-lying areas.

References

References

  1. "The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020".
  2. (23 September 2020). "Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020". Rising Kashmir.
  3. "Gandarbal, India Page".
  4. "Shallbugh Wetland Conservation Reserve".
  5. "Ganderbal Town Population". Census India.
  6. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India.
  7. "Ganderbal District - Population 2011-2026".
  8. this is census of India 2011, www.census2011.co.in
  9. http://ceojammukashmir.nic.in/pdf/municipal%20Election/Result_Notifi_Corp.pdf {{Bare URL PDF. (March 2022)
  10. [http://www.careerpages.in/content/central-university-kashmir-ganderbal Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal. CareerPages] {{Webarchive. link. (23 August 2011 . Careerpages.in. Retrieved on 2011-12-14.)
  11. "Colleges/Universities | District Ganderbal, Government of Jammu and Kashmir | India".
  12. [http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2009/Sep/4/rangil-water-treatment-plant-finds-hard-to-feed-tail-end-areas-42.asp Rangil Water Treatment Plant finds hard to feed tail-end areas Lastupdate:- Fri, 4 Sep 2009 18:30:00 GMT]. Greaterkashmir.com (4 September 2009). Retrieved on 2011-12-14.
  13. [http://www.india9.com/i9show/Gangabal-Lake-33421.htm Gangabal Lake in India]. India9.com (7 June 2005). Retrieved on 2011-12-14.

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