Jammu and Kashmir is a state in the northern part of India. It is surrounded by India, China and Afghanistan in the north, China in the east, and Himachal Pradesh and Punjab in the south. In the west it is surrounded by Pakistan's North-West Frontier Province and Punjab. Area of Jammu and Kashmir is 222,236 sq. Km there are three areas in this state: the foothills of Jammu, the blue valleys and lakes of Kashmir, and the beautiful mountainous region of Ladakh. The Indus River flows through Kashmir and Jhelum emerges from the northeast region of the region. Also Visit - Best of Kashmir Tour Jammu and Kashmir has two capitals, the summer capital is Srinagar and the winter capital is Jammu and Kashmir. History of Jammu and Kashmir The Jammu and Kashmir state was earlier ruled by the Hindu rulers and then the Muslim sultans. Later this kingdom became part of the Mughal Empire under Akbar's rule. After the Afghan rule from 1756, in 1819 this kingdom became subject to the Sikh kingdom of Punjab. In 1846, Ranjit Singh handed over the Jammu region to Maharaja Gulab Singh. After the decisive battle of Sabrun in 1846, Kashmir was handed over to Maharaja Gulab Singh according to the Treaty of Amritsar. In 1947, this state became the subject of the armed attack of Pakistan. On October 26, 1947, after signing the Agreement of the Empowerment of Maharaja Hari Singh, it was approved to join India. In January 1948, India approached the UN. Since then Kashmir has been the subject of controversy between India and Pakistan. For more than a decade since the separatist movements the peace of the state was dissolved. In October 2015, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has said that Article 370 is "permanent" and with Jammu and Kashmir India, the way other states have been merged, it will not be bailed, but special status under the Indian Constitution And limited sovereignty will be maintained. Also Visit - Srinagar Gulmarg Pahalgam Tour Population of Jammu and Kashmir According to the 2011 census, the population of Jammu and Kashmir is 1,25,41,302. Most of the state's population is Muslim. In addition to being a large number of Muslims, there are people of Hindu, Buddhist and Sikhism in the state as well. Here Hindus are divided into different groups like Rajput, Brahmin, Jat and Khatri. There is another community population in Kashmir valley called Kashmiri Pandit or Kashmiri Brahmin. According to an estimate of the Central Intelligence Agency, most Kashmiri Pandits have been displaced due to political tension, riots and economic reasons. Geography Jammu and Kashmir is located at an elevation of 395 to 6910 meters. The climate here is diverse, the main reason for this is rugged topography. Here the summer climate is light, due to rain on outer plains and hills. Due to the high humidity due to the humid strong winds at high peaks, the temperature drops. Compared to plains, the climate here is very cold due to the high rise of the valley. There is a snowfall in winter due to Mediterranean winds. Summers here are light and short duration and winters are cold and dry. Due to high snowfall due to snowfall on mountain ranges, the temperature increases with rise. Also Visit - Kashmir Summer Package Economy and infrastructure State's mineral and fossil fuel resources are limited and it is also concentrated in the Jammu region. Near Jammu, there is a small reservoir of natural gas and Udakpur district receives bauxite and gypsum. Other minerals found here include limestone, coal, zinc and copper shanmill. The pressure on the population is visible on the land and all available resources are being utilized in abundance. Here, there are fish, irrigada, hydro and transport from the lakes and rivers which attract tourists. The mountains get a lot of fodder for wood and cattle. Gujjars and puddle Banjars change the place along with the sheep, goats, yak and pony on the mountains over time. Most of the population is engaged in agriculture on sloping slopes for their livelihood. Each crop is grown according to the local conditions. Rice is the main crop here and it is sown in May and cut in September. Maize, cotton, pulses, tobacco and rice are harvested in summer and wheat and barley are the crops of spring. Many fruits and vegetables are grown near the urban market or in areas with abundant water and rich fertile soil. Government and politics In Jammu and Kashmir the government has the highest authority and there are 22 districts in the state. Like any other state, there are three branches- executive, legislature and judiciary. The executive branch of the executive branch is the head of the state. The executive powers of the state are with the Chief Minister. There are 89 members in the state assembly and there are 36 members in the Legislative Council. Also Visit - Vaishno Devi Srinagar Tour Administrative division Jammu and Kashmir is divided into three parts - Jammu, Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. Next it is divided into 22 districts. This district is in Anantnag, Badgam, Bandipura, Baramulla, Doda, Ganderbal, Jammu, Kargil, Kulgam, Leh, Poonch, Pulwama, Rajouri, Ramban, Ryasi, Samba, Shanpi, Srinagar and Udhampur. There are two municipal corporations, 9 municipalities and 21 municipal boards in the state. Culture of Jammu and Kashmir Compared to any state of the country, Jammu and Kashmir has the highest Muslim population ratio. About two-thirds of the population here is Muslim. The remaining third is Hindus and some are Sikhs and Buddhists. The official language of the state is Urdu. J & K has a diverse and unique culture, which makes it different from all the countries. It is not only different from cultural and heritage, but geographical, population, ethical, and social is different from every form. Its various cultural forms like art, architecture, fairs, festivals, rituals, rituals, languages, mountains, all contain infinite history and this reveals the unity in the diversity of this state. Kashmir has been the center of learning Sanskrit and Persian. Here the early Indo-Aryan civilization was started and nurtured. This is where Islam came in India from here. Ladakh system, on the other hand, remained the highest place for Buddhism to remain active. In the same way, Jammu was the center of the kings and Maharajas living. This has strengthened cultural, historical and social bonds among all communities in Jammu. Ancient archaeological monuments and remains relate to the state's distinctive cultural traditions. Language The main languages spoken in Jammu and Kashmir are Kashmiri, Urdu, Pahari, Dogri, Balti, Gojari, Pashto, Ladakhi and Shina. Urdu is the official language of Jammu and Kashmir. Also Visit - Vaishno Devi Helicopter Booking Education According to the 2011 census, the literacy rate of Jammu and Kashmir is 68.74 percent. Education in the state is divided into different parts - primary, higher secondary, college and university level. All private and government schools in the state are either affiliated with the Jammu and Kashmir State Education Board or CBSE. Many institutions and universities in the state give higher education such as Sri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Government College of Engineering and Technology and Science and Technology Islamic University. Tourism of Jammu and Kashmir The Kashmir Valley is said to be the earth's paradise. Srinagar's Chashma Shahi Waterfall, Shalimar Bagh, Dal Lake etc. and Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg etc. of the valley and Vaishno Devi temple and PatniTap near Jammu are the major tourist spots of the state. Tourism was an important part of Kashmir's economy before the 1989 uprising in the state. After this time there was a lot of damage to tourism. In the last few years, violence has reduced in the state, tourism has been encouraged. In 2011, more than one million tourists arrived in Jammu and Kashmir. Hotels in Jammu and Kashmir There are both star and non-star hotels in the state which meet the needs of tourists. Apart from this, there are also resorts, restaurants and cafes that meet the needs of every class tourist. The hotels of Jammu and Kashmir provide guests with a high standard of comfort. There are plenty of ways to stay for every budget class tourist. Transportation It is not difficult to travel in Jammu and Kashmir and it can be reached via various means of transport. Airport in Srinagar and Leh can also be reached from any part of the country by air. The railway line passing through the state ends on Udhampur. Udhampur can then be reached at various places by bus or other train. By road, the state can be reached in two ways, by Manali to Leh, or Jammu to Srinagar. For more information about Jammu and Kashmir and Kashmir tour packages contact Swan Tours one of the leading Travel agents in India.
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