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'''Hiranagar''' is a town and a [[notified area committee]] in [[Kathua district]] in the | '''Hiranagar''' is a town and a [[notified area committee]] in [[Kathua district]] in the Indian [[States and union territories of India|union territory]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. It is a [[tehsil]] headquarters. It is named after Rajput Raja Hira Singh, son of Raja Dhyan Singh and nephew of Raja [[Gulab Singh]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Raja Hira Singh, the nephew of Maharaja [[Gulab Singh]], is believed to have founded the town after his name when he was bestowed with the [[jagir]] of [[Jasrota]] | Raja Hira Singh, the nephew of Maharaja [[Gulab Singh]], is believed to have founded the town after his name when he was bestowed with the [[jagir]] of [[Jasrota]]. He also renovated the Jasmergarh Fort situated between Tarnah and Bein Nallahs. The fort also housed the tehsil and other government offices prior to 1947. Later the offices were moved to Hiranagar. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Hiranagar is located at {{coord|32.45|N|75.27|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/12/Hiranagar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Hiranagar]</ref> It has an average elevation of 308 metres (1010 feet). | Hiranagar is located at {{coord|32.45|N|75.27|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/12/Hiranagar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Hiranagar]</ref> It has an average elevation of 308 metres (1010 feet). | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
*Hiranagar Subdivision has total population of | *Hiranagar Subdivision has total population of 8,294 according to the [[2011 Indian Census]]. Out of which 4,526 are Males while number of Females is 3,768<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Kathua Census|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/0107_PART_B_DCHB_KATHUA.pdf|last=|first=|date=|website=www.google.com|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-05-11}}</ref> | ||
*Average | *Average sex ratio of the Subdivision is 833 | ||
*No. of | *No. of Families residing in the Subdivision is 1,723 | ||
*Child Sex Ratio | *Child Sex Ratio 792' | ||
Religion based Demographics<ref name=":0" /> | |||
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==Rail and road connectivity== | ==Rail and road connectivity== | ||
The town of Hiranagar is connected to major cities like- [[Jammu]], [[Srinagar]], [[New Delhi]], etc.. via [[Srinagar-Kanyakumari Highway]]. Hiranagar has a railway station through which it is connected to other cities with rail connectivity. | The town of Hiranagar is connected to major cities like- [[Jammu]], [[Srinagar]], [[New Delhi]], etc.. via [[National Highway 44 (India)|Srinagar-Kanyakumari Highway]](NH-44). Hiranagar has a railway station through which it is connected to other cities with rail connectivity. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 16:01, 4 September 2022
Hiranagar | |
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Town | |
| Hiranagar | |
  Hiranagar Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India  Hiranagar Hiranagar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 32°27′N 75°16′E / 32.45°N 75.27°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Kathua |
| Tehsil | Hiranagar |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal council |
| Elevation | 308 m (1,010 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 8,249 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Dogri, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 184142 |
| Telephone code | 01922 |
Hiranagar is a town and a notified area committee in Kathua district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a tehsil headquarters. It is named after Rajput Raja Hira Singh, son of Raja Dhyan Singh and nephew of Raja Gulab Singh.
History[edit | edit source]
Raja Hira Singh, the nephew of Maharaja Gulab Singh, is believed to have founded the town after his name when he was bestowed with the jagir of Jasrota. He also renovated the Jasmergarh Fort situated between Tarnah and Bein Nallahs. The fort also housed the tehsil and other government offices prior to 1947. Later the offices were moved to Hiranagar.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Hiranagar is located at 32°27′N 75°16′E / 32.45°N 75.27°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 308 metres (1010 feet).
Demographics[edit | edit source]
- Hiranagar Subdivision has total population of 8,294 according to the 2011 Indian Census. Out of which 4,526 are Males while number of Females is 3,768[2]
- Average sex ratio of the Subdivision is 833
- No. of Families residing in the Subdivision is 1,723
- Child Sex Ratio 792'
Religion based Demographics[2]
| Hindu | 8,086 | (97.49%) | 4,396 | 3,690 |
| Muslim | 67 | (0.81%) | 54 | 13 |
| Christian | 86 | (1.04%) | 45 | 41 |
| Sikh | 42 | (0.51%) | 25 | 17 |
| Buddhist | 3 | (0.04%) | 3 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 10 | (0.12%) | 3 | 7 |
Jasmergarh Fort[edit | edit source]
Jasmergarh Fort is situated just outside the town. Towards the border with Pakistan. It was built by King Hira, after whom the town is named. It has a notable temple of Mata Kali. It is one of the historical places in Kathua District.
Rail and road connectivity[edit | edit source]
The town of Hiranagar is connected to major cities like- Jammu, Srinagar, New Delhi, etc.. via Srinagar-Kanyakumari Highway(NH-44). Hiranagar has a railway station through which it is connected to other cities with rail connectivity.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Hiranagar
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Kathua Census" (PDF). www.google.com. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
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