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Chandimarh
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Chandimarh | |
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Village | |
| Nickname: CM | |
  Chandimarh Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India  Chandimarh Chandimarh (India) | |
| Coordinates: 33°37′N 74°24′E / 33.61°N 74.4°ECoordinates: 33°37′N 74°24′E / 33.61°N 74.4°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Poonch |
| Tehsil | Surankote |
| Elevation | 1,580 m (5,180 ft) |
| Population (2011) | 3,870 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Urdu, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 185121 |
| Literacy | 62.05% |
The name Chandimarh is derived from two words "Chand" (some) and "Marh"(a hut made up of stone and clay). During 17th century the mughal emperor Jahangir used to visit Kashmir through this way and had constructed some huts in Chandimarh where he and his cavalry was staying for some days. It's is said that during his stay, Noor Jahan wife of Jahangir and her friends used to take bath in water fall which is later called as Noori Chamb located at the border of village Chandimarh and Behramgalla. Place to visit,Chandimarh Park, Noori Chamb ,Lihar play ground which is the top most point of village. Chandimarh is also famous for its Kulcha which is made up of whole grain and have very crispy and crunchy in taste. Chandimarh is the favourite tourist destination for people of poonch, rajouri and Jammu who mostly visit during summer season and enjoy the beauty and lush green scenery of the area. Most people do farming and main staple crop is Maize which is grown largely and other cultivable crops are pulses,Peas, potatoes, Garlic. The walnuts and Rajma (a of type pulses) are exported to poonch, rajouri and Jammu as well and have a greater demand. Chandimarh is might be the only village that have no road connectivity till now. And there are about ten thousand people residing in Chandimarh village and also have two Panchayat consist of 16 wards, each Panchayat have 8 wards. The mughal road is the only source of connectivity which pass through the two wards and rest Of area have been neglected.
Chandimarh or Chandi Marh is a Beautiful Village in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, India, situated between Noori Chamb and Bufliaz Block.[1] It is 26 km east of the district headquarters Poonch, and 22 km from sub-district headquarter Surankote. Nearby towns and they are; Thanamandi town towards South, Surankote tehsil towards North, Balakote Block towards west, Darhal Block towards South. [2]
Population[edit]
According to the 2011 Census of India, there are 700 households in the village, with a total population of 3870, of which 2017 are males and 1853 are females.[3]
Transport[edit]
Air[edit]
The nearest airports to Chandimarh are Jammu Airport and Srinagar International Airport, located 205 and 125 kilometres respectively.
Rail[edit]
Chandimarh doesn't have a railway station. The nearest railway station is Anantnag railway station located at a distance of 106 kilometres and nearest major railway station is Jammu Tawi railway station located at a distance of 203 kilometres.
Road[edit]
Chandimarh is connected by road through the Mughal Road and NH 144A with other places in Jammu and Kashmir.
References[edit]
- ↑ "10 injured in Poonch road accident". greaterkashmir.com. Greater Kashmir.
- ↑ "DIRECTORY ESTABLISHMENT" (PDF). mospi.nic.in. Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation.
- ↑ "Chandi Marh Population - Punch, Jammu and Kashmir". census2011.co.in. Census of India.
