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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=23 September 2020}}</ref>
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| demographics1_info2            = [[Kashmiri language]] by majority, [[Kishtwari]], a local dialect of Kashmiri language, is spoken by Hindus<br>[[Bhoti]] is another local dialect
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'''Kishtwar''' is a municipality in the [[Kishtwar District]] of the [[Jammu region]] in the [[India]]n [[States and union territories of India|union territory]] of  [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)| Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref name="Head">{{Cite web |url=http://kishtwar.nic.in/ |title=District Kishtwar}}</ref>
'''Kishtwar''' is a municipality in the [[Kishtwar District]] of the [[Jammu region]] in the [[India]]n [[States and union territories of India|union territory]] of  [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)| Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref name="Head">{{Cite web |url=http://kishtwar.nic.in/ |title=District Kishtwar}}</ref>
District Kishtwar was carved out in the year 2007 and it started functioning as an independent administrative unit on 01-04-2007.{{Citation needed|date=May 2020}} Kishtwar town, the headquarter of District Kishtwar is situated at a distance of {{cvt|235|km}} from the winter capital of [[Jammu]]. The altitude of the district varies from {{cvt|3000|-|15000|ft}} above mean sea level. Commonly known as the "Land of Sapphire and Saffron", it is also very rich in forests and wildlife. Kishtwar is surrounded by the districts [[Anantnag district|Anantnag]] and [[Doda district|Doda]] and also touches the boundaries of state [[Himachal Pradesh]].
District Kishtwar was carved out in the year 2007 and it started functioning as an independent administrative unit on 01-04-2007.{{Citation needed|date=May 2020}} Kishtwar town, the headquarter of District Kishtwar is situated at a distance of {{cvt|235|km}} from the winter capital of [[Jammu]]. The altitude of the district varies from {{cvt|3000|-|15000|ft}} above mean sea level. Commonly known as the "Land of Sapphire and Saffron", it is also very rich in forests and wildlife. One of the most distinguishing features of Kishtwar is a very vast ground with plateau type geography. Locally called as Chogaan, it features in numerous local folklore and legends.<ref>https://kishtwar.nic.in/tourist-place/chowgan-kishtwar/</ref> Kishtwar is surrounded by the districts [[Anantnag district|Anantnag]] and [[Doda district|Doda]] and also touches the boundaries of state [[Himachal Pradesh]].
 
== History ==
{{Main article|Rajatarangini|History of Kashmir}}
Kishtwar is first referred to in the [[Rajatarangini]] by the ancient name Kashthavata<ref name="History">{{Cite web |url=http://www.jktourism.org/component/k2/item/132-kishtewar.html |title=Kishtewar}}</ref><ref name="PDF">{{Cite web |url=http://dcmsme.gov.in/dips/DPS%20Kishatwar.pdf |title=Brief Industrial Profile of  Kishatwar  District |last=Development Institute |first=MSME}}</ref> during the reign of Raja Kalsa of Kashmir (1063–1089), when "Uttamaraja", the ruler of Kashthavata visited the court of the Kashmir King in company with several other hill chiefs to pay their respects to the Raja.
This place, as said by people, is also mentioned in the epic Mahabharata.{{citation needed|date=September 2018}}
 
Kishtwar merged with the State of Jammu and Kashmir when [[Maharaja Ranjit Singh]] annexed it in 1821, A.D.{{citation needed|date=September 2018}}  With the passage of time Kishtwar became a Tehsil of the [[Udhampur district]] and remained so until 1948, when it became part of the newly created District [[Doda district|Doda]] in the wake of first re-organization of the state during the post-independence period.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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{{As of|2011}} India [[census]] Kishtwar had a population of 14,865. Males constitute 63% of the population and females 37%. Kishtwar has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the Indian national average: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 42%. In Kishtwar, 11% of the population is under six years of age. The main language spoken here by the Muslims is <nowiki> Kashmiri </nowiki> and local Hindus of Kishtwar speak a local dialect of Kashmiri language called [[Kashtwari]].<ref>[https://www.ethnologue.com/language/kas Kashmiri], Ethnologue, retrieved 14 July 2018.</ref> The dominant religion in Kishtwar is [[Islam]] with 69.21% population, with [[Hinduism]] with second-largest religion with 29.59%.<ref name="Kishtwar City Population"/>
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]] Kishtwar had a population of 14,865. Males constitute 63% of the population and females 37%. Kishtwar has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the Indian national average: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 42%. In Kishtwar, 11% of the population is under six years of age. The main language spoken here by the Muslims is Kashmiri and local Hindus of Kishtwar speak a local dialect of Kashmiri language called [[Kashtwari]].<ref>[https://www.ethnologue.com/language/kas Kashmiri], Ethnologue, retrieved 14 July 2018.</ref> The dominant religion in Kishtwar is [[Islam]] with 69.21% population, with [[Hinduism]] with second-largest religion with 29.59%.<ref name="Kishtwar City Population"/>


==Transport==
==Transport==
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===Road===
===Road===
Kishtwar is well-connected by roads to other places in Jammu and Kashmir and India as several highways and roads pass through Kishtwar including [[National Highway 244 (India)|NH 244]].
Kishtwar is well-connected by roads to other places in Jammu and Kashmir and rest of India as several highways and roads pass through Kishtwar including [[National Highway 244 |NH 244]].


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 00:23, 27 August 2021

This article is about the municipality in India. For its namesake district, see Kishtwar District.
Kishtwar
City
Warwan valley
Warwan valley
Kishtwar is located in Jammu and Kashmir
Kishtwar
Kishtwar
Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Kishtwar is located in India
Kishtwar
Kishtwar
Kishtwar (India)
Coordinates: 33°19′N 75°46′E / 33.32°N 75.77°E / 33.32; 75.77Coordinates: 33°19′N 75°46′E / 33.32°N 75.77°E / 33.32; 75.77
Country India
Union TerritoryJammu and Kashmir
DistrictKishtwar
Elevation
1,638 m (5,374 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total14,865
Demonym(s)Kishtwari, Kishtwaria
Languages
 • OfficialKashmiri, Hindi, Urdu, Dogri, English[1][2]
 • SpokenKashmiri language by majority, Kishtwari, a local dialect of Kashmiri language, is spoken by Hindus
Bhoti is another local dialect
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
182204
Vehicle registrationJK17
Websitewww.kishtwar.nic.in

Kishtwar is a municipality in the Kishtwar District of the Jammu region in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.[3] District Kishtwar was carved out in the year 2007 and it started functioning as an independent administrative unit on 01-04-2007.[citation needed] Kishtwar town, the headquarter of District Kishtwar is situated at a distance of 235 km (146 mi) from the winter capital of Jammu. The altitude of the district varies from 3,000–15,000 ft (910–4,570 m) above mean sea level. Commonly known as the "Land of Sapphire and Saffron", it is also very rich in forests and wildlife. One of the most distinguishing features of Kishtwar is a very vast ground with plateau type geography. Locally called as Chogaan, it features in numerous local folklore and legends.[4] Kishtwar is surrounded by the districts Anantnag and Doda and also touches the boundaries of state Himachal Pradesh.

Demographics[edit]

Religion in Kishtwar City (2011)[5]

  Islam (69.21%)
  Hinduism (29.59%)
  Sikhism (0.65%)
  Christianity (0.23%)
  Buddhism (0.16%)
  Not Stated (0.16%)

As of 2011 India census Kishtwar had a population of 14,865. Males constitute 63% of the population and females 37%. Kishtwar has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the Indian national average: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 42%. In Kishtwar, 11% of the population is under six years of age. The main language spoken here by the Muslims is Kashmiri and local Hindus of Kishtwar speak a local dialect of Kashmiri language called Kashtwari.[6] The dominant religion in Kishtwar is Islam with 69.21% population, with Hinduism with second-largest religion with 29.59%.[5]

Transport[edit]

Air[edit]

Kishtwar does not have its own airport as of now, though, there is a helipad in Kishtwar which is located just 3 kilometres north of the city of Kishtwar. The government had started a project in which Kishtwar is to get its own airstrip of 1200–1300 meters long in upcoming years. The government is upgrading it into a full-fledged airstrip.[7][8] The nearest airports to Kishtwar are Jammu Airport and Srinagar International Airport located 219 and 211 kilometres respectively.

Rail[edit]

There is no rail-connectivity to Kishtwar yet. The nearest railway station to Kishtwar is Banihal railway station located 174 kilometres from Kishtwar. The nearest major railway station is Jammu Tawi railway station, located at a distance of 221 kilometres.

Road[edit]

Kishtwar is well-connected by roads to other places in Jammu and Kashmir and rest of India as several highways and roads pass through Kishtwar including NH 244.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
  2. ↑ "Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020". Rising Kashmir. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  3. ↑ "District Kishtwar".
  4. ↑ https://kishtwar.nic.in/tourist-place/chowgan-kishtwar/
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Kishtwar City Population". Census India. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  6. ↑ Kashmiri, Ethnologue, retrieved 14 July 2018.
  7. ↑ "Construction works of airstrip at Kishtwar to begin soon". The Dispatch. 30 May 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  8. ↑ "Kishtwar in J&K to get full-fledged Airport". Press Information Bureau (Govt. of India). Retrieved 16 January 2018.

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