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{{Infobox settlement
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Kashmiri language|Kashmiri]], [[Dogri language|Dogri]], [[Urdu]], [[Hindi]], [[English language|English]]<ref name="OfficialLang">{{cite web |url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2020/222037.pdf |title=The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020 |publisher=The Gazette of India|date=27 September 2020 |access-date=27 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020 | work=Rising Kashmir | date=23 September 2020| url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/parliament-passes-jk-official-languages-bill-2020 | access-date=23 September 2020}}</ref>
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'''Downtown''', popularly known as Shahar-e-Khaas, is the largest and the most densely populated area of the city of [[Srinagar]] in the [[India]]n [[States and union territories of India|union territory]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. The area is mostly located on the banks of [[Jhelum river]] about 5 km from city center.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/Srinagar/@34.089764,74.8056507,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x38e1855686e3c5ef:0x66244b7cc1e305c6 | title=Location of Downtown | access-date=30 November 2014}}</ref> The area is considered as the core point in the city as the first inhabitants of the Srinagar lived there. It is considered a seat of resistance as most [[Kashmir conflict|anti-India protests]] take place here. In general, the whole area to the north of city centre [[Lal Chowk]] is considered a part of downtown although some areas hold high significance.

The historical buildings and monuments found in the area reflect the design of old times. The residential homes are depicted to be constructed from late-19th century to early-20th century. Many key monuments like [[Jamia Masjid, Srinagar|Jamia Masjid]], [[Khanqah-e-Moula]], Maharaj Gangh and shrines have been built by famous rulers of [[Kashmir]].

==History==

The area was settled more than 2000 years ago in 3rd century BC by Raja Pravarsena. The area is the hub of the historical monuments made by the famous rulers of Kashmir.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2011/Oct/23/sharpening-uptown-downtown-divide--22.asp | title=greater kashmir .com | access-date=30 November 2014 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207061739/http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2011/Oct/23/sharpening-uptown-downtown-divide--22.asp | archive-date=7 December 2014 }}</ref> The historical monuments include [[Jamia Masjid, Srinagar|Jamia Masjid]] in [[Nowhatta]], [[Khanqah-e- Moula]] in Zana Kadal [[Aali Masjid]] in Eidgah, Maharaj Ganj tomb in Maharaj Ganj, Pathar (stone) Masjid in Nawabazar, and Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani's shrine in [[Khanyar]]. Moreover, the [[Roza Bal]] shrine is also situated in the area.

==Geography==
The area is located at {{Coord|34.0833|N|74.7833|E}} at an elevation of 1585 meters above [[mean sea level]] in [[Srinagar]].

==Demographics==
[[Kashmiri language|Kashmiri]] is the main language of the area. People also use [[Urdu]] and [[English language|English]] as secondary languages. It is estimated that the downtown has the population of half a million which is about 47% of the total population of [[Srinagar district]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Doing-up-downtown-Srinagar/articleshow/4681945.cms | title=Doing up downtown Srinagar|work=The Times of India | access-date=30 November 2014}}</ref>

==Flood==
In September 2014 the [[India]]n union territory of [[kashmir]] was hit by [[2014 India–Pakistan floods|floods]] caused by torrential rainfall. The area of Downtown was least affected as compared to the rest of Srinagar, though close to the river, the people from other parts of Srinagar shifted to downtown for safety. Commercial buildings and residential homes and Government offices were shattered to nothing in the adjoining areas. People lost their lives and properties and the whole area was set on the economic back-foot. Schools, hospitals and other places of significant importance were damaged by the floods.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/floodfuryhitsjk/residents-of-flood-hit-srinagar-hit-out-at-govt-apathy-help-themselves/article1-1264452.aspx | title=hindustantimes.com | access-date=30 November 2014 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207033819/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/floodfuryhitsjk/residents-of-flood-hit-srinagar-hit-out-at-govt-apathy-help-themselves/article1-1264452.aspx | archive-date=7 December 2014 }}</ref>

==Education==
There are number of school and colleges in downtown Srinagar, including [[Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Srinagar|Islamia College of Science and Commerce]], [[Government College for Women, Nawakadal Srinagar|Women's College]] and [[Gandhi Memorial College, Srinagar|Gandhi Memorial College]].

==Sub divisions==
The areas which comprising Downtown Srinagar include:-

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! S.No !! Name !! Popularity
|-
| 1 ||[[Nowhatta|Nayut]]|| High
|-
| 2 ||Raze Kadal || High
|-
| 3 ||Göjwör || High
|-
| 4 ||Kawdör || Medium
|-
| 5 ||Saraf Kadal || Medium
|-
| 6 ||Buhri Kadal || High
|-
| 7 ||Nov Kadal || High
|-
| 8 ||Naid Kadal || Medium
|-
| 9 ||[[Safa Kadal]]|| High
|-
| 10 || [[Khanyar]] || High
|-
| 11 ||Seki Dafar || High
|-
| 12 ||Ael Kadal || Medium
|-
| 13 ||[[Habba Kadal]]|| High
|-
| 14 ||Fateh Kadal || High
|-
| 15 || Kani Kadal || Medium
|-
| 16 ||Kaed Kadal || Medium
|-
| 17 ||Dumb Kadal || Low
|-
| 18 ||Watal Kadal || Low
|-
| 19 ||Nawab Bazaar || High
|-
| 20 || Maharaj Gunj || High
|-
| 21 ||Zaena Kadal || High
|-
| 22 ||[[Khanqah-e-Moula|Khanqah-e-Mohalla]] || High
|-
| 23 ||Gratabal || Low
|-
| 24 ||Tarabal || Low
|-
| 25 ||Braripoor || Medium
|-
| 26 ||Bul bul lankar || Low
|-
| 27 ||Narparistan || Low
|-
| 28 ||Khoji Baazar || Medium
|-
| 29 || Roonwor || High
|-
| 30 ||[[Brari Nambal|Bab Demb]]|| Low
|-
| 31 ||Zaldagar || Low
|-
| 32 ||Malarath || Medium
|-
| 33 ||Lal Bazaar || High
|-
| 34 || Narwor || Medium
|-
| 35 ||[[Hawal]]|| High
|-
| 36 || Eidgah || High
|-
| 37||Noor bagh ||High
|-
| 38 ||[[Hazratbal]]|| High
|-
| 39 ||[[Zadibal]]|| High
|-
|-40 ||[[Hawal]]|| High
|-
|}

==See also==
*[[Soura]]
*[[Buchpora]]
*[[Shalimar Bagh, Srinagar|Shalimar]]

==References==
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{{Kashmir Valley}}

[[Category:Srinagar]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Srinagar district]]

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