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	\| demographics1_info1 = [[Kashmiri language\|Kashmiri]], [[Hindi]], [[Urdu]], [[Dogri language\|Dogri]], [[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=30 May 2021 \| archive-date=24 September 2020 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924141909/http://risingkashmir.com/news/parliament-passes-jk-official-languages-bill-2020 \| url-status=dead }}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		\| demographics1_info1 = [[Kashmiri language\|Kashmiri]], [[Hindi]], [[Urdu]], [[Dogri language\|Dogri]], [[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=30 May 2021 \| archive-date=24 September 2020 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924141909/http://risingkashmir.com/news/parliament-passes-jk-official-languages-bill-2020 \| url-status=dead }}</ref>
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	'''Keran''' is a [[tehsil]] in [[Kupwara district]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)\|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]].~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web \|title=Tehsils {{!}} District Kupwara, Government of Jammu & Kashmir {{!}} India \|url=https://kupwara.nic.in/tehsils/ \|access-date=2024-02-03 \|language=en-US \|archive-date=4 March 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304011842/https://kupwara.nic.in/tehsils/ \|url-status=dead }}~~<~~/ref~~>~~ It is on the bank of the [[Neelum River\|Kishanganga River]]. The village lies on the [[Line of Control]]. The Keran [[community development block in India\|block]] includes four panchayats: Keran, Mandian, Mandian-A, and Kundian Pathroo.~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web \|title=Panchayat in District KUPWARA \|url=https://jkpanchayat.jk.gov.in/reportpanchayat.php?district=KUPWARA \|access-date=February 3, 2024 \|website=Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Govt. of J&K}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		'''Keran''' is a [[tehsil]] in [[Kupwara district]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)\|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Tehsils {{!}} District Kupwara, Government of Jammu & Kashmir {{!}} India \|url=https://kupwara.nic.in/tehsils/ \|access-date=2024-02-03 \|language=en-US \|archive-date=4 March 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304011842/https://kupwara.nic.in/tehsils/ \|url-status=dead }}</ref> It is on the bank of the [[Neelum River\|Kishanganga River]]. The village lies on the [[Line of Control]]. The Keran [[community development block in India\|block]] includes four panchayats: Keran, Mandian, Mandian-A, and Kundian Pathroo.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Panchayat in District KUPWARA \|url=https://jkpanchayat.jk.gov.in/reportpanchayat.php?district=KUPWARA \|access-date=February 3, 2024 \|website=Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Govt. of J&K}}</ref>

	The settlement on the Pakistani side across the boundary is also called [[Keran, Neelum Valley\|Keran]]. The Kishanganga river (known by the name Neelum on the other side), flowing through the village, acts as the natural border between the two habitations. Although both sides share the same predominant religion, social and cultural practices differ significantly. Movement and interaction between the people on both sides are restricted by Indian and Pakistani authorities. Keran village is surrounded by dense forests. Shalabhatu, located in the Keran sector, is divided between Indian-administered [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)\|Jammu and Kashmir]] and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite news \|date=2013-10-20 \|title=Army's claim over Keran operations under cloud \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/armys-claim-over-keran-operations-under-cloud/article5254206.ece \|access-date=2024-02-03 \|work=The Hindu \|language=en-IN \|issn=0971-751X}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~ During the early 1990s, it was one of the most infiltration routes used by militants. The village has three border posts: Khokhri, Kulari, and Mangerta.		The settlement on the Pakistani side across the boundary is also called [[Keran, Neelum Valley\|Keran]]. The Kishanganga river (known by the name Neelum on the other side), flowing through the village, acts as the natural border between the two habitations. Although both sides share the same predominant religion, social and cultural practices differ significantly. Movement and interaction between the people on both sides are restricted by Indian and Pakistani authorities. Keran village is surrounded by dense forests. Shalabhatu, located in the Keran sector, is divided between Indian-administered [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)\|Jammu and Kashmir]] and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=2013-10-20 \|title=Army's claim over Keran operations under cloud \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/armys-claim-over-keran-operations-under-cloud/article5254206.ece \|access-date=2024-02-03 \|work=The Hindu \|language=en-IN \|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> During the early 1990s, it was one of the most infiltration routes used by militants. The village has three border posts: Khokhri, Kulari, and Mangerta.

	Following the reaffirmation of the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan in 2021, the village opened to tourists for the first time, offering a unique view of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Prior to this, access was limited to locals and military personnel.~~<~~ref~~>~~{{cite news \|last1=Iqbal \|first1=Naveed \|title=Bunkers give way to homestays in this remote J&K village \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bunkers-give-way-to-homestays-in-this-remote-jk-village-8904221/ \|access-date=23 August 2023 \|work=[[Indian Express]] \|date=23 August 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823153720/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bunkers-give-way-to-homestays-in-this-remote-jk-village-8904221/ \|archive-date=23 August 2023 \|location=Keran}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		Following the reaffirmation of the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan in 2021, the village opened to tourists for the first time, offering a unique view of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Prior to this, access was limited to locals and military personnel.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Iqbal \|first1=Naveed \|title=Bunkers give way to homestays in this remote J&K village \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bunkers-give-way-to-homestays-in-this-remote-jk-village-8904221/ \|access-date=23 August 2023 \|work=[[Indian Express]] \|date=23 August 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823153720/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bunkers-give-way-to-homestays-in-this-remote-jk-village-8904221/ \|archive-date=23 August 2023 \|location=Keran}}</ref>

	== History ==		== History ==
	The village is believed to have been established by [[Raja]] Karan in the 11th century.~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web \|url=http://kupwara.gov.in/historic.htm \|title=Villages of historical importance in Kupwara district \|access-date=8 October 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530181001/http://kupwara.gov.in/historic.htm \|archive-date=30 May 2013 \|url-status=dead }}~~<~~/ref~~>~~ In 1990, the [[Indian Army]] relocated the villagers due to frequent firing and shelling by the [[Pakistan Army]]. A flood in 1992 destroyed much of the cultivated land. Since the fresh cease-fire accords between the governments of both countries, the valley has experienced relative peace along the border. With the opening of the border tourism in 2012, Keran has become a favored offbeat destination for tourists. The year 2023 saw the highest number of tourists visiting the Keran Valley.~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web \|last=Geelani \|first=Syed Rizwan \|date=2024-01-19 \|title=Tourist footfall in Kupwara skyrockets to 3 lakh in 2023 \|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/gk-top-news/tourist-footfall-in-kupwara-skyrockets-to-3-lakh-in-2023/ \|access-date=2024-02-03 \|website=Greater Kashmir \|language=en-US}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~ One of the reasons for this is the introduction of e-permissions for non-resident tourists.~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web \|date=2022-06-13 \|title=Border Tourism: Kupwara Admin Starts E-permission for Tourists \|url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2022/06/13/border-tourism-kupwara-admin-starts-e-permission-for-tourists/ \|access-date=2024-02-03 \|website=Kashmir Observer \|language=en-US}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		The village is believed to have been established by [[Raja]] Karan in the 11th century.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://kupwara.gov.in/historic.htm \|title=Villages of historical importance in Kupwara district \|access-date=8 October 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530181001/http://kupwara.gov.in/historic.htm \|archive-date=30 May 2013 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> In 1990, the [[Indian Army]] relocated the villagers due to frequent firing and shelling by the [[Pakistan Army]]. A flood in 1992 destroyed much of the cultivated land. Since the fresh cease-fire accords between the governments of both countries, the valley has experienced relative peace along the border. With the opening of the border tourism in 2012, Keran has become a favored offbeat destination for tourists. The year 2023 saw the highest number of tourists visiting the Keran Valley.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Geelani \|first=Syed Rizwan \|date=2024-01-19 \|title=Tourist footfall in Kupwara skyrockets to 3 lakh in 2023 \|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/gk-top-news/tourist-footfall-in-kupwara-skyrockets-to-3-lakh-in-2023/ \|access-date=2024-02-03 \|website=Greater Kashmir \|language=en-US}}</ref> One of the reasons for this is the introduction of e-permissions for non-resident tourists.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2022-06-13 \|title=Border Tourism: Kupwara Admin Starts E-permission for Tourists \|url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2022/06/13/border-tourism-kupwara-admin-starts-e-permission-for-tourists/ \|access-date=2024-02-03 \|website=Kashmir Observer \|language=en-US}}</ref>

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'''Keran''' is a village in [[Kupwara district]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]]. It is in the [[Neelum Valley]] on the bank of the [[Neelum River|Neelum]] (Kishanganga) river. The village lies on the [[Line of Control]]. The Keran [[community development block in India|block]] includes three villages: Keran, Mundiyan and Pathran.<ref>[http://nregalndc.nic.in/netnrega/state_html/mis_bank_post_wrt_dmd.aspx?page=b&lflag=local&state_name=JAMMU%20AND%20KASHMIR&state_code=14&district_name=KUPWARA&district_code=1401&block_name=KERAN&block_code=1401013&fin_year=2013-2014 NREGA report]</ref>

The adjacent habitation on the Pakistani side is also called [[Keran, Azad Kashmir|Keran]]. The Kishanganga river flowing through village acts as the natural border between the two habitations. While both sides have the same predominant religion, social and cultural practices differ greatly. The people are not allowed by Indian and Pakistani officials to intermingle. Karen village is surrounded by dense forests. Shalabhatu, a village in Keran sector is divided between [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] and Azad Kashmir.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/armys-claim-over-keran-operations-under-cloud/article5254206.ece Army’s claim over Keran operations under cloud]</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Armys-claim-over-Keran-operations-under-cloud/2013/10/20/article1845751.ece#.UvK7LGKSyAo|title = Army's claim over Keran operations under cloud}}</ref> It was one of the most famous infiltration routes used in the early 1990s. The village has three border posts — Khokhri, Kulari and Mangerta.

== History ==
The village is said to have been established by [[Raja]] Karn in the tenth century.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://kupwara.gov.in/historic.htm |title=Villages of historical importance in Kupwara district |access-date=8 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530181001/http://kupwara.gov.in/historic.htm |archive-date=30 May 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 1990, the Indian army relocated the villagers due to frequent firing and shelling by the Pakistan Army. In 1992, a flood swept over the cultivated land and houses. In 2013, armed militants infiltrated the village, but were killed by the Indian Army during a 15-day operation.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/news/report/fifteen-day-keran-ops-over-pak-army-supported-infiltrators/20131008.htm '15-day Keran ops over, Pak army supported infiltrators']</ref>

==See Also==
*[[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]
*[[Teetwal]]
*[[Kupwara district]]

==References==
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