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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]] 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}}
'''Magam''' is a [[tehsil]] in central Kashmir's [[Beerwah, Jammu and Kashmir|Beerwah]] sub-district. It is also a [[town]], [[notified area committee]], and a [[Block (district subdivision)#India|block]] in [[Budgam district]] in the Indian-administered [[union territory]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. It is {{cvt|11|km}} away from sub-district headquarter Beerwah and {{cvt|20|km}} away from [[Srinagar]], the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Magam comes under both Budgam and [[Baramulla district]]s, and is the main business hub in the area, located on the way to [[Gulmarg]]. The Idara Abu Fazal Abbas Islamic Library, opened in Magam in 1985, is the largest Islamic private library in Jammu and Kashmir.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Magam - Gulmarg |url=https://www.nativeplanet.com/gulmarg/attractions/magam/ |website=www.nativeplanet.com}}</ref>


==Economy==
==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 considered the hub of business in district Budgam due to its connectivity with various districts like Budgam, Baramulla and Srinagar. Due its growing business activity, many commercial financial institutions have a presence in Magram; 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.
Magam is also known as the gateway of [[Gulmarg]], a tourist destination only {{cvt|25|km}} away from it.


==Demographics==
==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>
{{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==
==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
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; RMP 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 of Dehradun that provides transport to all connected areas of [[Budgam district]] and [[Srinagar]].
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}}
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 |website=District Budgam |publisher=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 [[distance education]] is offered. A technical institute operates there. Himayat centres play a role in Magam to provide student internships.{{Citation needed|date=October 2017}}


==Transport==
==Transport==
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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 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.


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[[Category:Cities and towns in Budgam district]]
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[[Category:Tehsils of Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)]]

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Magam
Town
Magam town in 2023
Magam town in 2023
Magam is located in Jammu and Kashmir
Magam
Magam
Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Magam is located in India
Magam
Magam
Magam (India)
Coordinates: 34°05′34″N 74°35′29″E / 34.092778°N 74.591389°E / 34.092778; 74.591389
Country India (Indian Administrated J&K)
Union territoryJammu and Kashmir
DistrictBudgam
Elevation
[citation needed]
1,569 m (5,148 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialKashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English[1][2]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
193401

Magam is a tehsil in central Kashmir's Beerwah sub-district. It is also a town, notified area committee, and a block in Budgam district in the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is 11 km (6.8 mi) away from sub-district headquarter Beerwah and 20 km (12 mi) away from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Magam comes under both Budgam and Baramulla districts, and is the main business hub in the area, located on the way to Gulmarg. The Idara Abu Fazal Abbas Islamic Library, opened in Magam in 1985, is the largest Islamic private library in Jammu and Kashmir.[3]

Economy[edit | edit source]

Magam is considered the hub of business in district Budgam due to its connectivity with various districts like Budgam, Baramulla and Srinagar. Due its growing business activity, many commercial financial institutions have a presence in Magram; it has seven ATM machines and seven commercial Banks.

Magam is also known as the gateway of Gulmarg, a tourist destination only 25 km (16 mi) away from it.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

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%.[4]

Education[edit | edit source]

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; RMP 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 of Dehradun that provides transport to all connected areas of Budgam district and Srinagar.

These institutes offer teaching in the arts, science, and commerce streams. Government Degree College Magam was established in 2012.[5] The college offers courses like BA, B.Com, and BBA. The College also hosts an IGNOU Study Centre (30026) where distance education is offered. A technical institute operates there. Himayat centres play a role in Magam to provide student internships.[citation needed]

Transport[edit | edit source]

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 2 km (1.2 mi) from Magam. The town has a post office. Two bus stands provide transportation to adjoining areas.

Magam is famous for 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[edit | edit source]

  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. Archived from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  3. ↑ "Magam - Gulmarg". www.nativeplanet.com.
  4. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  5. ↑ "Government Degree College, Magam". District Budgam. Government of Jammu & Kashmir | India. Retrieved 28 August 2021.

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