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Safapora

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'''Safapora''', also pronounced as '''Safapur''' is a model village in [[Ganderbal District]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]]. It is {{cvt|13|km}} away from district headquarter [[Ganderbal]] and {{cvt|30|km}} away from the summer capital [[Srinagar]] via [[Sumbal, Jammu and Kashmir|Sumbal]] as well as via [[Ganderbal]]. [[Manasbal Lake]], the deepest lake in India, is located in Safapora and is surrounded by two [[Mughal gardens]] built by [[Nur Jahan]], Qazi bagh and Jarokha Bagh (meaning bay window).<ref>[http://www.dukekashmirtravels.com/Manasbal-in-kashmir.aspx Manasbal Lake], Duke Kashmir, retrieved 2019-02-24</ref> There is a Wullar Manasbal development authority run by state government in Safapora. The area serves as the education hub for the adjoining areas of Chanderger, Hakbara, Asham, Chewa, and Kondabal. In addition, some students from [[Bandipore district|Bandipora District]] (especially the areas of Ajas and SK Bala) also prefer to receive their education in Safapora. The Safapora area has also highest literacy rate.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Safapora|url=http://wikimapia.org/3039146/Safapora|access-date=2021-03-21|website=wikimapia.org|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Safapora Pin Code {{!}} Postal Code (Zip Code) of Safapora, Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir, India|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/pincode/jammu-and-kashmir/baramulla/safapora|access-date=2021-03-21|website=www.indiatvnews.com}}</ref> Safapora is also a tourist destination and most tourists visit the Manasbal Lake, the surrounding two parks, Fisheries, and ancient temples.

==Geography==
Safapora is located at 34.23°N 74.63°E. It has an average elevation of 1,619 metres (5,312 feet).

==References==
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[[Category:Ganderbal district]]

Magam

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'''Magam''' is a town located in the [[Budgam district]] in the [[India]]n administered union territory of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. It is an administrative [[Tehsil|tehsil]] and is known because of its presence on the road to [[Gulmarg]]. It is {{cvt|11|km}} away from sub-district headquarter [[Beerwah, Jammu and Kashmir|Beerwah]] and {{cvt|20|km}} away from [[Srinagar]], the summer capital of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. The Idara Abu Fazal Abbas Islamic Library, opened in Magam in 1985, is the largest Islamic private library in Jammu and Kashmir.{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

==Economy==
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Magam is well known by its business and is being considered the hub of business in district Budgam due to its wide marketing connectivity with three districts like Budgam, Baramulla and Srinagar. Due to the growing business in Magam every commercial financial institution is approaching towards it, it has seven ATM machines and seven commercial Banks.

Magam is also known as the gateway of [[Gulmarg]] which is a famous tourist destination in the world which is only {{cvt|25|km}} away from it.

==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}}, Magam had a population of 5,470, of which 18% is under 6 years of age. Magam has an average literacy rate of 51.22%, 27.28% lower than the national average of 78.5%. The male literacy rate in Magam is 57%, while the female rate is 42%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref>

==Education==
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Magam has two higher secondary schools namely Government Boys Higher Secondary Institute, Government Girls Higher Secondary Institute. At the secondary level, it has Lucent International school ,R.M.P school , Green View Public High School,Government middle school for boys and girls (separate) Yagipora, Raheislam Educational Organisation, the New Convent School
Lucent International School is a franchise based school of Dehradun that provides transport to all connected wide areas of [[Budgam district|district Budgam]] and [[Srinagar]].

These institutes offer teaching in the arts, science, and commerce streams. Government Degree College Magam was established in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Government Degree College, Magam {{!}} District Budgam , Government of Jammu & Kashmir {{!}} India|url=https://budgam.nic.in/public-utility/government-degree-college-magam/|access-date=2021-08-28|language=en-US}}</ref> The college offers courses like BA, B.Com, and BBA. The College also hosts an IGNOU Study Centre (30026) where students get higher education through [[Distance education|distance learning]]. A technical institute operates there. Himayat centres play a role in Magam to provide student internships.{{Citation needed|date=October 2017}}

==Transport==
Magam is well-connected with the State and District Highway roads; it is also connected by rail to Srinagar and Gulmarg. [[Mazhom railway station]] is located {{cvt|2|km}} from Magam. The town has a post office. Two bus stands provide transportation to adjoining areas.

Magam is famous for [[Tanga (carriage)|tanga]] (a light horse-drawn two-wheeled vehicle). These tangas were first used by tourists to travel from Magam to [[Gulmarg]] and for other local transport. These tangas can still be seen in Magam. Tonga ride is still known as Kings' ride.

==References==
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[[Category: Cities and towns in Budgam district]]

Sumbal, Jammu and Kashmir

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'''Sumbal''' is a town and a [[notified area committee]] in [[Bandipora district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|union territory]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]].sumbal is 19 kilometres away from srinagar ( the summer capital of j & k), '''It is''' a Municipal Committee '''city''' in district of Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir. The '''Sumbal city''' is divided into 13 '''wards''' for which elections are held every 5 years.

==Geography==
Sumbal is located at {{Coord|34.23|N|74.63|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/12/Sumbal.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sumbal]</ref> It has an average elevation of 1557 [[metre]]s (5108 [[foot (length)|feet]]).

==Demographics==
At the 2001 India [[census]], Sumbal had a population of 10,737. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Sumbal has an average literacy rate of 29%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 39%, and female literacy is 18%. In Sumbal, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Manzoor Dar]], a notable cricketer of Sumbal
*[[Uri, Jammu and Kashmir|Uri]]

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