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'''Udhampur''' (ˌʊd̪ʱəmpur) is a city and a [[municipal committee]] in [[Udhampur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|union territory]] of  [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. Named after Raja Udham Singh, it serves as the district capital and the Northern Command headquarters of the [[Indian Army]]. A Forward Base Support Unit (FBSU) of the [[Indian Air Force]] is also stationed here. Udhampur is used by the Armed Forces as a transit point between [[Jammu]] and [[Srinagar]] when travelling by road on [[National Highway 1A (India)(Old Numbering)|National Highway 1A]], which has since then been renamed as [[National Highway 44 (India)|National Highway 44]].
'''Udhampur''' (ˌʊd̪ʱəmpur) is a city and a [[municipal council]] in [[Udhampur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|union territory]] of  [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. It is the headquarters of [[Udhampur district|Udhampur District]]. Named after Raja Udham Singh, it serves as the district capital and the [[Northern Command (India)|Northern Command]] headquarters of the [[Indian Army]]. A Forward Base Support Unit (FBSU) of the [[Indian Air Force]] is also stationed here. Udhampur is used by the Armed Forces as a transit point between [[Jammu]] and [[Srinagar]] when travelling by road on [[National Highway 1A (India, old numbering)|National Highway 1A]], which has since been renamed as [[National Highway 44 (India)|National Highway 44]].
 
Tourist attractions include [[Patnitop]], Panchari Landhar, Ladha Dhar, Dudu Basantgarh, Ramnagar, Yug Dhar, Shivgarh, Sudhmahadev, Mantali International Yoga Center, Benesangh, and [[Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel|Chenani Nashri Tunnel.]]


==Geography==
==Geography==
The district of Udhampur is located in the [[Shivalik Hills|Shivalik]] range of [[Himalayas]] and the terrain is mostly mountainous. The upper reaches of the district experience snowfall in the winter season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/12/Udhampur.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Udhampur, India|access-date=5 February 2017}}</ref> The city itself is in a relatively flatter part of the district at an elevation of 756&nbsp;metres (2480&nbsp;feet) and it rarely experiences any snowfall.
The district of Udhampur is located in the [[Shivalik Hills|Shivalik]] range of [[Himalayas]] and the terrain is mostly mountainous. The upper reaches of the district experience snowfall in the winter season like Panchari Landhar, ladha dhar, Patnitop, Sudhmahadev, Latti, Dudu, and Basantgarh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/12/Udhampur.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Udhampur, India|access-date=5 February 2017}}</ref> The city itself is in a relatively flatter part of the district at an elevation of 756&nbsp;metres (2480&nbsp;feet) and it experiences snowfall in upper altitude of the district.


==Administration==
==Administration==
The town of Udhampur is governed by Udhampur Municipal Committee with 22 municipal wards.
The town of Udhampur is governed by Udhampur Municipal Committee with 22 municipal wards. Udhampur district includes 4 Sub Divisions, 8 Tehsils, 17 blocks, 204 Panchayats, 357 villages and 21 Niabats.


==Climate==
==Climate==
The city's climate is subtropical. Summer temperatures may exceed 40 degrees while temperatures below freezing have been recorded in winter. The annual rainfall is 130&nbsp;cm, mainly in monsoons and winters. Central Udhampur rarely experiences [[snow]]fall, though its outer regions do occasionally. Due to changing climate patterns, heavier snowfall has been experienced in recent years. In 2011, there was about 15&nbsp;cm snow. Heavy hailstorms with piles of hail can be experienced in February and March.
The city's climate is subtropical. Summer temperatures may exceed 40 degrees while temperatures below freezing have been recorded in winter. The annual rainfall is 130&nbsp;cm, mainly in monsoons and winters. Central Udhampur rarely experiences [[snow]]fall, though its outer regions do occasionally. Due to changing climate patterns, heavier snowfall has been experienced in recent years. In 2011, there was about 15&nbsp;cm snow. Heavy hailstorms with piles of hail can be experienced in February and March.
==Agriculture==
Agriculture is the mainstay of more than 80 per cent people in Jammu & Kashmir. Major food crops are wheat, paddy and maize. Barley, jowar and bajra are cultivated in some parts of the state. The agro-climatic condition of this state supports horticulture.
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|Jan record high C = 24
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|Feb record high C = 29
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|Mar record high C = 33
| Mar record high C = 31.1
|Apr record high C = 39
| Apr record high C = 36.2
|May record high C = 40.5
| May record high C = 38.5
|Jun record high C = 40.9
| Jun record high C = 41.9
|Jul record high C = 41
| Jul record high C = 42.1
|Aug record high C = 38
| Aug record high C = 38.8
|Sep record high C = 32
| Sep record high C = 34.1
|Oct record high C = 31
| Oct record high C = 31.1
|Nov record high C = 29
| Nov record high C = 28.2
|Dec record high C = 25
| Dec record high C = 26.1
|year record high C = 41
| year record high C =  
|Jan high C = 18.8
| Jan high C = 12.8
|Feb high C = 21.9
| Feb high C = 15.9
|Mar high C = 26.6
| Mar high C = 20.6
|Apr high C = 32.9
| Apr high C = 28.9
|May high C = 38.3
| May high C = 31.3
|Jun high C = 40.6
| Jun high C = 34.6
|Jul high C = 35.5
| Jul high C = 34.1
|Aug high C = 33.7
| Aug high C = 33.7
|Sep high C = 33.6
| Sep high C = 32.6
|Oct high C = 31.7
| Oct high C = 29.7
|Nov high C = 26.8
| Nov high C = 21.8
|Dec high C = 21.1
| Dec high C = 15.1
|year high C = 30.1
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|Jan low C = 1.2
| Jan low C = 1.2
|Feb low C = 9.7
| Feb low C = 4.7
|Mar low C = 13.6
| Mar low C = 7.6
|Apr low C = 19.0
| Apr low C = 11.0
|May low C = 24.4
| May low C = 16.4
|Jun low C = 26.8
| Jun low C = 20.8
|Jul low C = 24.5
| Jul low C = 21.5
|Aug low C = 24.0
| Aug low C = 21.0
|Sep low C = 23.0
| Sep low C = 20.0
|Oct low C = 18.4
| Oct low C = 11.4
|Nov low C = 12.6
| Nov low C = 6.4
|Dec low C = 8.5
| Dec low C = 3.5
|year low C = 17.7
| year low C =  
|Jan record low C = -4.4
| Jan record low C = -7.4
|Feb record low C = -3
| Feb record low C = -7.0
|Mar record low C = 3
| Mar record low C = -1.8
|Apr record low C = 6
| Apr record low C = 2.7
|May record low C = 7
| May record low C = 7.1
|Jun record low C = 13
| Jun record low C = 9.4
|Jul record low C = 13
| Jul record low C = 11.2
|Aug record low C = 8
| Aug record low C = 12.4
|Sep record low C = 12
| Sep record low C = 9.8
|Oct record low C = 4
| Oct record low C = 2.1
|Nov record low C = 2
| Nov record low C = -4.7
|Dec record low C = -3
| Dec record low C = -7.1
|year record low C = -4.4
| year record low C =  
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| rain colour = green
|Jan rain mm = 50.0
| Jan rain mm = 50.0
|Feb rain mm = 46.4
| Feb rain mm = 46.4
|Mar rain mm = 53.2
| Mar rain mm = 53.2
|Apr rain mm = 26.3
| Apr rain mm = 26.3
|May rain mm = 16.0
| May rain mm = 16.0
|Jun rain mm = 51.8
| Jun rain mm = 51.8
|Jul rain mm = 283.4
| Jul rain mm = 283.4
|Aug rain mm = 644.5
| Aug rain mm = 244.5
|Sep rain mm = 123.9
| Sep rain mm = 123.9
|Oct rain mm = 38.1
| Oct rain mm = 38.1
|Nov rain mm = 11.9
| Nov rain mm = 11.9
|Dec rain mm = 42.2
| Dec rain mm = 42.2
|year rain mm = 1387.7
| year rain mm =  
|source 1 =BBC Weather {{Failed verification|date=February 2021}}  
| source 1 = BBC Weather {{Failed verification|date=February 2021}}
|source 2 =<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/jammu2.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111121121151/http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/jammu2.htm |archive-date=21 November 2011 |title=Climatological Table, Period: 1971-2000 |work=India Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India}}</ref> {{Failed verification|date=February 2021}}  
| source 2 = <ref>{{citation |url=http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/jammu2.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111121121151/http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/jammu2.htm |archive-date=21 November 2011 |title=Climatological Table, Period: 1971-2000 |work=India Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India}}</ref> {{Failed verification|date=February 2021}}
|date=October 2011}}
| date = October 2011
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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{{Pie chart
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|caption = Religion in Udhampur City (2011)<ref name="Udhampur City Population">{{cite web|url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/jammu-kashmir/udhampur/udhampur/udhampur-m-cl-og-population.html|title=Udhampur City Population|work=Census India|accessdate=11 July 2021}}</ref>
|caption = Religion in Udhampur City (2011)<ref name="Udhampur City Population">{{cite web|url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/jammu-kashmir/udhampur/udhampur/udhampur-m-cl-og-population.html|title=Udhampur City Population|work=Census India|accessdate=11 July 2021|archive-date=11 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711080517/https://www.censusindia2011.com/jammu-kashmir/udhampur/udhampur/udhampur-m-cl-og-population.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|label1 = [[Hinduism]]
|label1 = [[Hinduism]]
|value1 = 89.55
|value1 = 89.55
|color1 = Orange
|color1 = DarkOrange
|label2 = [[Islam]]
|label2 = [[Islam]]
|value2 = 6.43
|value2 = 6.43
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|label3 = [[Sikhism]]
|label3 = [[Sikhism]]
|value3 = 2.52
|value3 = 2.52
|color3 = Yellow
|color3 = Darkkhaki
|label4 = [[Christianity]]
|label4 = [[Christianity]]
|value4 = 1.34
|value4 = 1.34
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|label5 = [[Buddhism]]
|label5 = [[Buddhism]]
|value5 = 0.07
|value5 = 0.07
|color5 = Gold
|color5 = Yellow
|label6 = [[Jainism]]
|label6 = [[Jainism]]
|value6 = 0.03
|value6 = 0.03
|color6 = Maroon
|color6 = Pink
|label7 = Others
|label7 = Others
|value7 = 0.00
|value7 = 0.00
|color7 = Grey
|color7 = Grey
|label8 = Not Stated
|label8 = Not stated
|value8 = 0.06
|value8 = 0.06
|color8 = Black
|color8 = Black
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The dominant religion in the city is [[Hinduism]].
The dominant religion in the city is [[Hinduism]].


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|2011 | 91,366  
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==Education==
{{expand section|date=August 2023}}
===Colleges===
*[[Government Medical College, Udhampur]]
*[[Government Degree College, Udhampur]]
<ref>{{Cite web |title=COLLEGES {{!}} District Udhampur, Government of Jammu and Kashmir {{!}} India |url=https://udhampur.nic.in/public-utility-category/colleges-en/ |access-date=2024-05-04 |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Transport==
==Transport==
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===Road===
===Road===


Udhampur is located on [[National Highway 44 (India)|National Highway NH-44]], which is the only national highway that connects [[Srinagar]] to the rest of India. Bus services (both private and state owned) are the most common mode of public transportation to and from Udhampur. Frequent connections to the [[Kashmir Valley]] and [[Jammu]] are available. Taxi services are also available for going to Jammu and Srinagar and other nearby towns, and minibuses operate within the city.
Udhampur is located on [[National Highway 44 (India)|National Highway NH-44]], which is the only national highway that connects [[Srinagar]] to the rest of India. Bus services (both private and state owned) are the most common mode of public transportation to and from [https://photos.jammuredefine.in/jammu-region/udhampur-tourism/ Udhampur]. Frequent connections to the [[Kashmir Valley]] and [[Jammu]] are available. Taxi services are also available for going to Jammu and Srinagar and other nearby towns, and minibuses operate within the city.


===Rail===
===Rail===


Udhampur is connected to Jammu which is the [[List of cities in Jammu and Kashmir by population|winter capital of UT Jammu and Kashmir in India]]. The [[Uttar Sampark Kranti Express]] train from [[New Delhi]] was the first train to run on this link in 2005. More than a dozen long-distance trains either originate from Udhampur railway terminus or connect Udhampur to the rest of India. Commuter unreserved passenger trains link Jammu and Udhampur.
Udhampur is connected to Jammu which is the [[List of cities in Jammu and Kashmir by population|winter capital of UT Jammu and Kashmir in India]]. The [[Uttar Sampark Kranti Express]] train from [[New Delhi]] was the first train to run on this link in 2005. More than a dozen long-distance trains either originate from [[Udhampur railway station]] or connect Udhampur to the rest of India. Commuter unreserved passenger trains link Jammu and Udhampur.


The project to connect Udhampur to the Kashmir valley by railway track is progressing. The railway line has been laid to Katra. Now Katra to Banihal track remains to be laid to complete the [[Jammu–Baramulla line]].
The project to connect Udhampur to the Kashmir valley by railway track is progressing. The railway line has been laid to Katra. Now Katra to Banihal track remains to be laid to complete the [[Jammu–Baramulla line]].
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="134">
File:Udhampur Jammu Highway.jpg|Udhampur Jammu Highway
File:Udhampur Jammu Highway.jpg|[[Udhampur-Jammu highway]]
File:Udhampur railway station.jpg|Udhampur railway station
File:Udhampur railway station.jpg|[[Udhampur railway station]]
File:076Krimchi.jpg|Kirmachi Temples
File:Krimchi Temples, Udhampur.jpg|[[Krimchi temples]]
file:Kirimachi temple complex.JPG|Kirmachi Temples
File:Kirimachi temple complex.JPG|Kirmachi Temples
File:Maharaja fort.jpg|Ramnagar Fort
File:Maharaja fort.jpg|[[Ramnagar Fort]]
File:Rani samadhi.jpg|Samadhi of Queen of Raja Suchet Singh
File:Rani samadhi.jpg|Samadhi of Queen of Raja Suchet Singh
File:The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi visiting after inaugurating the Chenani-Nashri Tunnel, in Jammu and Kashmir on April 02, 2017.jpg|[[Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel|Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel also known as Chenani Nashri Tunnel]]
File:Ramnagar fort and mausoleum.JPG|[[Ramnagar Fort Udhampur|Ramnagar Fort]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
16. Pingla Mata Shrine&nbsp;— Pingla Mata Cave is situated in Village Pinger of Ramnagar Tehsil in Udhampur District.


==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://maavaishnodevi.org/ Vaishno Devi Shrine]
* [http://maavaishnodevi.org/ Vaishno Devi Shrine]
* [http://www.udhampur.net/ Udhampur District]
* [http://www.udhampur.net/ Udhampur District]
*[https://beingdogra.com/ Being Dogra]
*[https://beingdogra.com/ Being Dogra] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220109090636/https://beingdogra.com/ |date=9 January 2022 }}


{{Municipalities of Jammu and Kashmir}}
{{Municipalities of Jammu and Kashmir}}
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Udhampur district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Udhampur district]]
[[Category:Himalayas]]
[[Category:Himalayas]]
[[Category:Cities in Jammu and Kashmir]]

Latest revision as of 02:38, 24 March 2026

This article is about the municipality in India. For its namesake district, see Udhampur district.
Udhampur
City
Krimchi Temples
Krimchi Temples
Udhampur is located in India
Udhampur
Udhampur
Coordinates: 32°54′58″N 75°08′31″E / 32.915977°N 75.141937°E / 32.915977; 75.141937
Country India
Union TerritoryJammu and Kashmir
DistrictUdhampur
Founded byRaja Udham Singh
Named forRaja Udham Singh
Government
 • BodyUdhampur Municipal Committee
Area
[1]
 • Total30.42 km2 (11.75 sq mi)
Elevation
755 m (2,477 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total91,366
 • Density3,000/km2 (7,800/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Udhampuri, Udhampuria, Udhampuriya
Languages
 • OfficialDogri, Hindi, Urdu, Kashmiri, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
182101 (Udhampur)
Telephone code91-1992
Vehicle registrationJK-14
Websiteudhampur.nic.in

Udhampur (ˌʊd̪ʱəmpur) is a city and a municipal council in Udhampur district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the headquarters of Udhampur District. Named after Raja Udham Singh, it serves as the district capital and the Northern Command headquarters of the Indian Army. A Forward Base Support Unit (FBSU) of the Indian Air Force is also stationed here. Udhampur is used by the Armed Forces as a transit point between Jammu and Srinagar when travelling by road on National Highway 1A, which has since been renamed as National Highway 44.

Tourist attractions include Patnitop, Panchari Landhar, Ladha Dhar, Dudu Basantgarh, Ramnagar, Yug Dhar, Shivgarh, Sudhmahadev, Mantali International Yoga Center, Benesangh, and Chenani Nashri Tunnel.

Geography[edit | edit source]

The district of Udhampur is located in the Shivalik range of Himalayas and the terrain is mostly mountainous. The upper reaches of the district experience snowfall in the winter season like Panchari Landhar, ladha dhar, Patnitop, Sudhmahadev, Latti, Dudu, and Basantgarh.[2] The city itself is in a relatively flatter part of the district at an elevation of 756 metres (2480 feet) and it experiences snowfall in upper altitude of the district.

Administration[edit | edit source]

The town of Udhampur is governed by Udhampur Municipal Committee with 22 municipal wards. Udhampur district includes 4 Sub Divisions, 8 Tehsils, 17 blocks, 204 Panchayats, 357 villages and 21 Niabats.

Climate[edit | edit source]

The city's climate is subtropical. Summer temperatures may exceed 40 degrees while temperatures below freezing have been recorded in winter. The annual rainfall is 130 cm, mainly in monsoons and winters. Central Udhampur rarely experiences snowfall, though its outer regions do occasionally. Due to changing climate patterns, heavier snowfall has been experienced in recent years. In 2011, there was about 15 cm snow. Heavy hailstorms with piles of hail can be experienced in February and March.

Agriculture[edit | edit source]

Agriculture is the mainstay of more than 80 per cent people in Jammu & Kashmir. Major food crops are wheat, paddy and maize. Barley, jowar and bajra are cultivated in some parts of the state. The agro-climatic condition of this state supports horticulture.

Climate data for Udhampur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 24.1
(75.4) 		26.7
(80.1) 		31.1
(88.0) 		36.2
(97.2) 		38.5
(101.3) 		41.9
(107.4) 		42.1
(107.8) 		38.8
(101.8) 		34.1
(93.4) 		31.1
(88.0) 		28.2
(82.8) 		26.1
(79.0) 		42.1
(107.8)
Average high °C (°F) 12.8
(55.0) 		15.9
(60.6) 		20.6
(69.1) 		28.9
(84.0) 		31.3
(88.3) 		34.6
(94.3) 		34.1
(93.4) 		33.7
(92.7) 		32.6
(90.7) 		29.7
(85.5) 		21.8
(71.2) 		15.1
(59.2) 		25.9
(78.7)
Average low °C (°F) 1.2
(34.2) 		4.7
(40.5) 		7.6
(45.7) 		11.0
(51.8) 		16.4
(61.5) 		20.8
(69.4) 		21.5
(70.7) 		21.0
(69.8) 		20.0
(68.0) 		11.4
(52.5) 		6.4
(43.5) 		3.5
(38.3) 		12.1
(53.8)
Record low °C (°F) −7.4
(18.7) 		−7.0
(19.4) 		−1.8
(28.8) 		2.7
(36.9) 		7.1
(44.8) 		9.4
(48.9) 		11.2
(52.2) 		12.4
(54.3) 		9.8
(49.6) 		2.1
(35.8) 		−4.7
(23.5) 		−7.1
(19.2) 		−7.4
(18.7)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 50.0
(1.97) 		46.4
(1.83) 		53.2
(2.09) 		26.3
(1.04) 		16.0
(0.63) 		51.8
(2.04) 		283.4
(11.16) 		244.5
(9.63) 		123.9
(4.88) 		38.1
(1.50) 		11.9
(0.47) 		42.2
(1.66) 		987.7
(38.9)
Source 1: BBC Weather [failed verification]
Source 2: [3] [failed verification]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Religion in Udhampur City (2011)[4]

  Hinduism (89.55%)
  Islam (6.43%)
  Sikhism (2.52%)
  Christianity (1.34%)
  Buddhism (0.07%)
  Jainism (0.03%)
  Others (0.00%)
  Not stated (0.06%)

According to the 2011 Indian census, Udhampur urban area has a population of 91,366, of which 35,507 live in the Udhampur Municipal Council area, 48,508 live in Udhampur's out-growths, and 5,743 live in Rehambal.[1] Males constitute 60.2% of the population and females 39.8%.[1] The large male percentage is due to the army constituting a large part of the city's population. Udhampur has an average literacy rate of 91.5%. The dominant religion in the city is Hinduism.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1911 2,360—    
1921 2,390+0.13%
1931 3,633+4.28%
1941 4,666+2.53%
1951 7,464+4.81%
1961 10,263+3.24%
1971 16,392+4.79%
1981 28,652+5.74%
2001 86,299+5.67%
2011 91,366+0.57%
Source: [1]

Education[edit | edit source]

Colleges[edit | edit source]

[5]

Transport[edit | edit source]

Road[edit | edit source]

Udhampur is located on National Highway NH-44, which is the only national highway that connects Srinagar to the rest of India. Bus services (both private and state owned) are the most common mode of public transportation to and from Udhampur. Frequent connections to the Kashmir Valley and Jammu are available. Taxi services are also available for going to Jammu and Srinagar and other nearby towns, and minibuses operate within the city.

Rail[edit | edit source]

Udhampur is connected to Jammu which is the winter capital of UT Jammu and Kashmir in India. The Uttar Sampark Kranti Express train from New Delhi was the first train to run on this link in 2005. More than a dozen long-distance trains either originate from Udhampur railway station or connect Udhampur to the rest of India. Commuter unreserved passenger trains link Jammu and Udhampur.

The project to connect Udhampur to the Kashmir valley by railway track is progressing. The railway line has been laid to Katra. Now Katra to Banihal track remains to be laid to complete the Jammu–Baramulla line.

The Northern Railway Construction Organization (Jammu–Baramulla line) is working on connecting Udhampur and Srinagar.

Air[edit | edit source]

Udhampur Air Force Station of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is located in Udhampur but it is not open for civilians. Jammu Airport is the nearest civilian airport.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 A-4 Towns And Urban Agglomerations Classified By Population Size Class In 2011 With Variation Since 1901. Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (Report).
    Class - II Population of 50,000 and 99,999 (Report).
  2. ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Udhampur, India". Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  3. ↑ "Climatological Table, Period: 1971-2000", India Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, archived from the original on 21 November 2011
  4. ↑ "Udhampur City Population". Census India. Archived from the original on 11 July 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  5. ↑ "COLLEGES | District Udhampur, Government of Jammu and Kashmir | India". Retrieved 4 May 2024.

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