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Barmulla

Barmulla Jammu and Kashmir

INTRODUCTION ::  District is the largest District in entire valley both with reference to the population and area. The District is spread over an area of 4588 Sq.Kms and its population according to 2001 Projections is 11.51 lakhs. Baramulla District is bounded by Kupwara in the North, Budgam and Poonch in the South, parts of Srinagar and Ladakh in the East and has the line of control in west.The District is administratively divided into 8 Tehsils, 16 CD Blocks. Baramulla is no different from other parts of Kashmir Valley. The food habits, dress pattern, customs and traditions are the same as followed in other parts of the valley. Kashmiri is the main language of the people in the District, Pahari and Gojari are also spoken in Uri and areas near foothills of Gulmarg and Bandipora, Sheena (Dard) is the local language in Gurez and Tilail areas. The people also speak Urdu.The city of Baramulla, founded by Raja Bhimsina held the position of a gate-way to the valley as it was located on the route to the Valley from Muzaffarabad, now in POK, and Rawalpindi, now in Pakistan. As such, a number of prominent visitors have been to Baramulla. These include the famous chinese visitor Heiun T'Sang and Moorcraft, the British historian. Mughal Emperors has special fascination for Baramulla. Being the gate way of the valley it was a halting  station for them during their visits to the Valley. In 1508 A.D.Emperor Akbar who entered the Valley via Pakhil spent a few days at Baramulla and according to "Tarikh-e-Hassan" the city during Akbar's stay, had been decorated like a bride,Jahangir also stayed at Baramulla during his visit to Kashmir in 1620 A.D.
From the very beginning, Baramulla has enjoyed religious importance. The construction of Hindu Teeratha and Buddist Vihars made the city scared to Hindus as well as Buddhists. In the 15th Century, the place became important to muslims also, as the famous muslim saint, Syed Janbaz Wali, who visited the valley alongwith his companions in 1421 A.D.chose Baramulla as the centre of his mission and after death, was burried there. His shrine attracts Pilgrims from all over the Valley. In 1894 the sixth Sikh Guru Shri Hargobind Ji visited the city and Gurdawara "Chatti Padshahi" was constructed in his memory, Baramulla thus became an abode of Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists and Sikhs living in harmoney and contributing to a rich composite culture.

 Tourism
Places to visit :: Kashmir is a kind of beauty that bowls one over, however much one may have expected from it. There are wilderness of lakes, torrential mountain streams and placid valleys, gigantic sun-tinted, snow capped mountain ranges glistening in pink and gold and rust, idyllic fun spots where the world is all too far away, and magical bubbling springs, magestic waterfalls, streams of trout.

Tourist Places in Baramulla:
Gulmarg (46 Kms from Srinagar is an idyllic summer resort in the clouds, and the hot spot of winter frolics in the snow. Gulmarg is a breathtaking valley at the dizzy height of 2730 meters. And on to Khilanarg, flower-spangled paradise, with a beautiful view of snow-capped peaks and lakes. Lein Marg, pine forests amd a succession of glades that take the breath away. And the shrine of the revered saint Baba Reshi.). Gulmarg Gandola a Cable Car is one of the most attraction of the touristsWular Lake (60 Kms from Srinagar is Asia’s largest fresh-water lake.)Manasbal Lake (32 Kms from Srinagar is a bird watching paradise.)Manimarg Vijimarg Mahalishamarg

Baramulla to Uri :: The first 25 miles of the gorge, from Baramulla to Uri, is through extremely fine scenery, of wooded mountains-slopes broken by cliff-surfaces, that rise to great heights above the path, while below it the river either flows in narrow rock-passages or roars over ledges and other obstacles. Some of the forest is of deodar, of which much has been felled to be sent down the stream to Jhelum, for use in the Punjab; the logs of it are seen as one passes, now being carried swiftly down, now being hurled by the current against some rocky obstruction. Villages are met with at intervals; after Baramulla the houses are no longer of the fashion of Kashmir, but are flat-topped. People of the Kashmiri race extend about one day’s march down the valley, and after them one comes to the tribes called Kaka and Bamba, which, in the Race Map, can be classed with the
Chibhalis. The village are upon alluvial plateaus, at a considerable height above the river. Uri, a large village, situated where the road to Punch branches off to the southward, is an example of the kind of situation; it is on a plain several hundred feet above the river, towards which a steep cliff is boundary, while the side stream flows on another side in a deep narrow channel; behind are the hills, irregularly clothed with pine and deodar.

Historical Places in Baramulla :: Archaeological Monument at Parihaspora Pattan, Archaeological Monument in Pattan Bazar,

Religious Places in Baramulla:

1. Zeyarat Baba Reshi, Tangmarg
2. Zeyarat Baba Shakoor-ud-din, Watlab
3. Zeyarat Ahim Sharief, Bandipora
4. Zeyarat Tujjar Sharief, Sopore
5. Zeyarat Janbaz Wali, Baramulla
6. Imambara Goom, Ahmadpora
7. Zeyarat Dastigeer Sahib, Baramulla


History of Baramulla :: The city of Baramulla, founded by Raja Bhimsina in 2306 BC held the position of a gate-way to the valley as it was located on the route to the Valley from Muzaffarabad (now in POK) and Rawalpindi (now in Pakistan). As such, a number of prominent visitors have been to Baramulla. These include the famous Chinese visitor Heiun T'Sang and Moorcraft, the British historian.Mughal Emperors has special fascination for Baramulla. Being the gateway of the valley it was a halting  station for them during their visits to the Valley. In 1508 AD Emperor Akbar  who entered the Valley via Pakhil spent a few days at Baramulla  and according to "Tarikh-e-Hassan" the city during Akbar's stay,  had been decorated like a bride. Jahangir also stayed  at Baramulla during his visit to Kashmir in 1620 AD.From the very beginning, Baramulla has enjoyed religious
importance. The construction of Hindu Teeratha and Buddhist Vihars made the city scared to Hindus as well as Buddhists. In the 15th Century, the place became important to Muslims also, as the famous Muslim  saint, Syed Janbaz Wali, who visited the valley along with  his companions  in 1421 AD chose Baramulla as the centre  of his mission, and after death was buried here.  His shrine attracts
pilgrims from all over the Valley. In 1894, the sixth Sikh Guru Shri Hargobind Ji visited the city and Gurudwara "Chatti  Padshahi" was constructed in his memory. Baramulla thus became an abode of Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists and Sikhs living in harmony and contributing to a rich composite culture.

Geography :: The Baramulla District is the largest District in entire valley both with reference to the population and area. The District is spread over an area of 4588 Sq. Kms. The Baramulla District is bounded by Kupwara  in the North, Budgam and Poonch in the South, parts  of Srinagar  and Ladakh in the East and has the line of control in west.The district is divided into 8 Tehsils, 16 CD Blocks. The eight tehsils of Baramulla are Uri, Sopore, Gurez, Tangmarg, Baramulla, Sumbal, Pattan and Bandipora. The Sixteen blocks of the district are Uri, Boniyar, Baramulla, Wagoora, Pattan, Rafiabad, Rohama, Tangmarg, Sopore, Zaingeer, Bandipora, Hajin, Sumbal, Gurez, Kunzer and Singhpora.

Culture :: Baramulla is no different from other parts of Kashmir Valley. The food habits, dress pattern, customs and traditions are the same as followed in other parts of the valley. Kashmiri is the main language of the people in the District, Pahari  and Gojari are also spoken in Uri and areas near foothills of Gulmarg  and Bandipora. Sheena (Dard) is the local language in Gurez and Tulail areas. The people also speak Urdu.

Population :: The Baramulla District is the largest District in entire valley with reference to the population. Its population according to 2001 Projections is 11,50,652. Out of which 5,93,448 are male and 5,57,204 are female.

Climate :: Baramulla district has severe cold climate in winter and a pleasant weather in summer. Each part of the district experiences snowfall during winter. Road to Gurez remains closed during winter due to snowfall. Snowfall in Gulmarg is known for winter sports. Average annual rainfall in District Baramulla has been recorded as 1270 mm. The district is worth visiting in the winters for enjoying the Snowfall and for winter sports, and also in the summers for enjoying the pleasant
climate.

Approach :: District Headquarter Baramulla is located about 60 Kms. from Srinagar. There is a National Highway (NH-1A) connecting the district to the rest of the country. The general approach to the whole of the District is through road transport i.e. Taxi and Buses. Taxi and busses are available from Srinagar and Jammu. The nearest Airport is that of Srinagar about 65 Kms from District Headquarters. The nearest Railway Station is Jammu Tawi, about 360 Kms from District Headquarters. A new railway line is under construction which will connect Baramulla to Jammu Tawi through Budgam, Srinagar, Pulwama, Anantnag, Doda and Udhampur.

Special/Unique about Baramulla

Gulmarg, Tangmarg and Khilanmarg, being full with natural endowments, scenic splendor, places of tourist interest round the year, snow claded mountain peaks and challenging tracks; allure the tourists, adventurers and trekkers not only from India but also from abroad. Winter sports in Gulmarg attract sports persons from all over the world.Baramulla is the largest producer of Horticulture products in the state. There are vast apple orchids in District. World-class apples are grown here.Baramulla has a Rabbit Farm in Palhallan, Pattan. There are only two rabbit farms in Northern India. The another one is in Himachal Pradesh.Baramulla has a good Silk Worm breeding unit in Mir Gund, Pattan.There are three powerhouses in the district. These are: Lower Jehlum Hydel Project at Gantamulla, Mohra Power House and Asthan Nallah.

Administration

Planning Department :: Chief Planning officer as a Planning Advisor to the District is involved with the timely formulation and implementation of developmental plan of the District as per aspirations of the people ensuring balanced development of all areas. Further inter-departmental coordination involved with the developmental process and the Chief Planning Officer is doing constant monitoring of all developmental activities. Besides coordinating formulation of Action Plan in respect of State/Centrally Schemes such as EAS, SGSY, JGSY, IAY, RHS, PMRY, SSES, BADP and TSP etc. is being done by the Chief Planning Officer in tune with the Govt. policies.AG00109_.gif (1642 bytes)

Population

Population Projected
Reference Year 2001
Male     5,93,448
Female     5,57,204
Total     11,50,652

Achievements in District Baramulla during last 5 years :: 583.72Kms. of road length black topped, mettled, shingled and soled 23 bridges including five major bridges constructed.Work in progress on 46 other bridges.15 Kms long Salamabad Kamalkote road constructed and opened for traffic.5441 running feet f brust walls,12448 running feet of lanes and 82 pipe culverts constructed.3600 meters
of lanes and drains constructed in Baramulla, Sopore and Pattan towns under town development.21 water supply schemes completed benefiting 71,000 souls residing in 85 villages,upgradation of Sonari Shrakwara schemes benefiting 21923 persons of 23 villages completed,schemes to augment water supply of Pattan,Baramulla, Sopore and Bandipore taken up at a cost of Rs.22 crores to benefit 4.62 lakh population.19 Irrigation schemes completed ,1101 acres land irrigated, 73 minor irrigation and 3 major irrigation schemes under execution,70,000 acres under stablization through existng 211 irrigation schemes including 156 lift schemes and 55 gravity schemes.13898 rural development works
completed,60.36 lakh mandays generated,3323 houses constructed under IAY including 507 houses of three rooms each.819 micro enterprises units established with loan facility of 3.57 crores and subsidy given Rs85 lakhs under SGSY.Annual milk production recorded at 1.34 metric tons.Annual production of poultry birdsd recorded at 1100 metric tonnes.5296 hectares of new land brought under orchards,94300 high density fruit plants distributed, fruit production expected to reach 5 lakh metric tons,6199 poly green houses established.87 new schools opened,267 new and 14 gutted school buildings constructed,690 teachers appointed under Rehbar-e-Taleem scheme,600 educational committees
formed to monitor school functioning,32000 new students enrolled.57 students enrolled for bachelors computer appliances course.130 schools provided with drinking water and toilet facilities under a new scheme.20900 children up 6 years of age annually enrolled in 1034 Anganwari Centers for pre-school education and nutration.6021 metric tons of fish production recorded.Financial assistance of Rs.8.42 crores provided to 12000 desering persons.Old Age Pension of Rs.1.13 crores provided to 3500 persons.Pre-matric scholarships of Rs.55 lakhs provided to 22405 students of backward classes.32 medical institutions opened ,X-ray facil;ity extended to four institutions,Dental facility to 5 and Ultra-Sound machines installed at Sub-District Hospital of Sopore and Bandipore.District Hospital,Baramulla and Sub-District Hospital ,Sopore under progress at a cost of Rs.28.38 crores.Rs. 28.20 crores recovered as power tariff.220 hamlets and mohallas electrified,700 old transformers reparied and 600 new transformers installed.2 munsiff and 4 fast track courts opened in 2001.991 individual and 39 community bunkers constructed in Boniyar,Uri and Gurez tehsils.Cabel Car
Project Gulmarg earned revenue of over Rs one crore in 2000.Work on 2nd phase of the project in progress at a cost of Rs 11 crores.162 Sarpaches and 903 Panches elected in Panchayat elections 2001.District has 276 Sarpanches seats and 2148 Panches seats in 276 panchayat halqas.Ex-gratia relief of Rs 16.35 crore distributed among 2764 families,Rs 29.55 lakh distributed as natural calamity relief.311 appointments made under SRO 43.Computerization of revenue record taken up,62655 pass books distributed in 421 villages.Illegal gaschari grazing land area vacated from illegal occupation.139 SSI units set up,employment given to 328 youths,390 cases sanctioned under PMRY,451 units registered formally and 908 provisionally.

Industry
Handicrafts is the traditional industry of the State and has been receiving priority attention due to its large employment base and expert potential. The cheif handicraft of the of the state include paper-machie, wood carving, carpets, shawl-making, embroidery, etc. These industries particularly the carpets huge market abroad. The handicrafts sector employs about 3.40 lakh artisans.

Agriculture
About 80 per cent population of the State are engaged in agriculture and allied activity. Paddy, wheat and maize are the major crops even though Barley, bajra and jowar are cultivated in some parts. Gram is grown in Ladakh. Jammu and Kashmir State has been declared as Agri Export Zone for apple and walnuts as State produces fruit worth Rs 2,000 crore annually . Market Intervention Scheme has also been launched for improving quality fruit for export by ensuing proper grading. The horticulture sector generates employment for 25 lakh people directly or indirectly

Transport

Roads :: The road length maintained by PWD in the State has reached to 15,012 km.
Railways :: At present, rail link extends up to Jammu only. Work on Jammu- Udhampur railway line has been completed. Work for extension of railway line to Srinagar and Barmulla has been taken up. Udhampur-Katra and Qazigund-Baramulla Rail link project has been taken up as national project which
is likely to be completed by 2007.
Aviation :: Srinagar, Jammu and Leh are the major airports connecting Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country. The Srinagar airport has been upgraded to international level.