Ganderbal
Ganderbal | |
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Town | |
 View of Ganderbal town in Jammu and Kashmir, India | |
  Ganderbal Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India  Ganderbal Ganderbal (India) | |
| Coordinates: 34°14′N 74°47′E / 34.23°N 74.78°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Ganderbal |
| Named after | Beauty |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,049 km2 (405 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,619 m (5,312 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 297,446 |
| • Density | 1,148/km2 (2,970/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Ganderbali, Ganderbalian, Ganderbaluk, Ganderbalia |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, English[1][2] |
| • Spoken | Kashmiri, Pahari, Gujari, Shina, Balti, Pashto |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | JK16 |
| Website | ganderbal |
Ganderbal (Urdu pronunciation: [ɡɑːnd̪əɾbəl] ; Kashmiri pronunciation: [ɡaːnd̪arbal]) 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
[edit]Ganderbal is located at 34°14′N 74°47′E / 34.23°N 74.78°E.[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.
Demographics
[edit]As of 2011[update] India census,[5] Ganderbal had a population of 297446.[6] 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.[7]
Politics
[edit]The Municipal Committee Ganderbal is an Urban Local Body with 17 elected members. Its last elections took place on 16 October 2018.[8]
Keys: BJP (2) INC (2) Independent (13)
| # | Name | Municipal Ward | Reservation Status | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samia Ahad | Beehama Nagripora | Women Open | Independent |
| 2 | Abdul Rashid Rather | Beehama Wahid Sahib | Open | Independent |
| 3 | Jeelani Ahmed Mir | Ganderbal A | Open | BJP |
| 4 | Haleema | Ganderbal B | Women Open | Independent |
| 5 | Showkat Ahmad Mir | Arampora A | Open | Independent |
| 6 | Altaf Ahmad Lone | Arampora B | Open | Independent |
| 7 | Mehak Shah | Duderhama Gousia | Women Open | INC |
| 8 | Hilal Ahmad Tantray | Duderhama | Open | Independent |
| 9 | Nazir Ahmad Ganaie | Fathipora A | Open | Independent |
| 10 | Rashida Bano | Fatehpora B | Women Open | Independent |
| 11 | Ghulam Hassan Dar | Gangerhama A | Open | Independent |
| 12 | Bashir Ahmad Koul | Gangerhama B | Open | Independent |
| 13 | Nabla | Wanipora | Women Open | Independent |
| 14 | Sajjad Ahmad | Bamloora | Open | INC |
| 15 | Lateef Ahmad | Saloora A | Open | BJP |
| 16 | Sara | Saloora B | Women Open | Independent |
| 17 | Abdul Majid | Saloora C | Open | Independent |
Economy
[edit]Education
[edit]- Universities
- Central University of Kashmir at Tulmulla.[9]
- Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir's 3 facilities are located in Ganderbal:
- Fisheries at Rangil,[10]
- Forestry at Benhama,[10]
- Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry at Shuhama).[10]
- Degree colleges
- Royal Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Darend,[10]
- Government Degree College, Ganderbal,[10]
- Government College of Engineering and Technology, Safapora,[10]
- Government College of Physical Education, Gadoora,[10]
- Government Degree College, Kangan,[10]
- Government Unani Medical College/Hospital, Nawabagh,[10]
- Qamariya College of Education and Training, Badampora,[10]
- Physical Education College, Gadoora, the only physical education college in J&K.
- Vocational education
- Schools
Power Generation
[edit]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[11]
- Upper Sindh Stage-I Hydroelectric Power Project at Kangan[11]
- Upper Sindh Stage-II Hydroelectric Power Project at Sumbal.[11]
Besides, Rangil Water Treatment Plant purifies the water of the Sind River for drinking by Srinagar city.[11]
Tourism
[edit]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[12] 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
[edit]Road
[edit]Ganderbal is well-connected by road to other places in Jammu and Kashmir and India by the NH 1.
Rail
[edit]Ganderbal is not connected with railways. The nearest railway station is Srinagar railway station located at a distance of 31 kilometres.
Air
[edit]The nearest airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport located at a distance of 30 kilometres.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ "Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020". Rising Kashmir. 23 September 2020. Archived from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Ganderbal. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-14.
- ^ "Ganderbal Town Population". Census India. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ census of India official website, www.census2011.co.in
- ^ this is census of India 2011, www.census2011.co.in
- ^ http://ceojammukashmir.nic.in/pdf/municipal%20Election/Result_Notifi_Corp.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal | CareerPages Archived 23 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Careerpages.in. Retrieved on 2011-12-14.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Colleges/Universities | District Ganderbal, Government of Jammu and Kashmir | India".
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ Gangabal Lake in India. India9.com (7 June 2005). Retrieved on 2011-12-14.
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