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{{Short description|Town in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, India}} | |||
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{{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Kokernag | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = | ||
| other_name | | other_name = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = Sub-District and Town | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = Kokernag park.jpg | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = Kokernag Park | ||
| nickname | | nickname = | ||
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| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_label_position = | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|33.584721|N|75.308601|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = [[India]] | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and union territories of India|Union Territory]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of Jammu and Kashmir|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Anantnag district|Anantnag]] | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder | | founder = | ||
| named_for | | named_for = | ||
| government_type | | government_type = Parliamentary | ||
| governing_body | | governing_body = Municipal | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = | ||
| area_rank | | area_rank = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = 2000 | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 6,553 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Kashmiri language|Kashmiri]], [[Urdu]], [[Hindi]], [[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 | 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> | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = 192202 | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = JK-03 | ||
| website | | website = {{url|anantnag.nic.in}} | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Kokernag''' is a sub-district town and a [[Nagar Panchayat (Notified Area Council)|notified area committee]] in [[Breng Valley]] ( | '''Kokernag''' ({{IPA|ur|koːkərnɑːɡ}} ; {{IPA|ks|kɔkarnaːɡ}}) is a sub-district, town and a [[Nagar Panchayat (Notified Area Council)|notified area committee]] in the [[Breng Valley]] (also known as the Golden Crown of Kashmir) of [[Anantnag district]] in the Indian [[union territory]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. The place is known for its botanical gardens, pristine freshwater springs, and rainbow trout farm. It is 25.3 km from Anantnag District via NH244. It is one of the most popular weekend getaways from the state capital of [[Srinagar]].<ref name="jkofficial">{{cite web|title=Kokernag|url=http://www.jktourism.jk.gov.in/List/ListDetails.aspx?52734E46697354352F5A4453547067576C334D415171474A6B4E6E69363235374E3770546765356D5670513D|publisher=Department of Tourism, Government of J&K |access-date=18 April 2018}}</ref> | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The etymology of the word 'Kokernag'( | The etymology of the word 'Kokernag' ({{Langx|ks|کۄکرناگ}}) is controversial and there are various theories, none of which has any conclusive historical proof. One theory is that the name derives from the two words ''koker'' and ''nag''. ''Koker'' has been taken from a [[Kashmiri language|Kashmiri]] word for chicken, while ''nag'' has been taken from a [[Sanskrit language|Sanskrit]] word for springs. The springs gush out of the base of a thickly wooded hill from where it divides into channels, which resembles the claw-foot of a hen, hence the name.<ref name="jktourism">{{cite web|last=Tourism|first=Jammu and Kashmir|title=Kokernag|url=http://www.jktourism.org/destinations/kashmir/kokernag.html|publisher=J & K Tourism|access-date=5 February 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219010941/http://jktourism.org/destinations/kashmir/kokernag.html|archive-date=19 February 2014}}</ref> A second theory is that Koker means 'fowl' and nag means 'serpent'. Yet another theory is that the word Kokernag originates from Koh (Mountain) kan (from or under) nag (spring).<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KScrDwAAQBAJ&q=kokernag&pg=PT288|title=Who Killed Kasheer?|last=Khan|first=Ruhail|date=2017-07-06|publisher=Notion Press|isbn=9781947283107|language=en}}</ref> | ||
Kokernag is known also as Breng Kokernag, the name given by Shiekh ul Alam | Kokernag is known also as Breng Kokernag, the name given by poet and scholar Shiekh ul Alam. He said "kokernag breng chu sunsund preng" which means that "Kokernag is crown of gold".{{citation needed|date=April 2018}} Kokernag is also mentioned in Ain Akbari, wherein it has been mentioned that the water of Kokernag satisfies both hunger and thirst and it is also a remedy for indigestion.<ref name="jktourism"/> | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Kokernag is at | Kokernag is at an altitude of approximately 2,000 m above sea level. Towns situated around Kokernag are Wangam, Devalgam, Hangalgund, Nagam, Sagam, Zalengam, Magam, and Soaf Shali. The total area of the Kokernag trout farm is about 400 kanals, of which 129 kanals are for gardens and area.<ref name="jkofficial" /> | ||
===Climate=== | ===Climate=== | ||
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| single line = Y | | single line = Y | ||
| width = auto | | width = auto | ||
| location = Kokernag ( | | location = Kokernag (1991–2020, extremes 1978–2020) | ||
| Jan record high C = 17.2 | | Jan record high C = 17.2 | ||
| Feb record high C = 18. | | Feb record high C = 18.4 | ||
| Mar record high C = | | Mar record high C = 27.0 | ||
| Apr record high C = 28.3 | | Apr record high C = 28.3 | ||
| May record high C = 32.6 | | May record high C = 32.6 | ||
| Jun record high C = 34.9 | | Jun record high C = 34.9 | ||
| Jul record high C = 33.0 | | Jul record high C = 33.0 | ||
| Aug record high C = | | Aug record high C = 32.0 | ||
| Sep record high C = 31.2 | | Sep record high C = 31.2 | ||
| Oct record high C = 29. | | Oct record high C = 29.4 | ||
| Nov record high C = 23.4 | | Nov record high C = 23.4 | ||
| Dec record high C = | | Dec record high C = 19.2 | ||
| year record high C = 34.9 | | year record high C = 34.9 | ||
| Jan high C = 5. | | Jan high C = 5.5 | ||
| Feb high C = | | Feb high C = 8.3 | ||
| Mar high C = | | Mar high C = 14.0 | ||
| Apr high C = 18.9 | | Apr high C = 18.9 | ||
| May high C = 23. | | May high C = 23.2 | ||
| Jun high C = 26. | | Jun high C = 26.7 | ||
| Jul high C = 27. | | Jul high C = 27.6 | ||
| Aug high C = 27. | | Aug high C = 27.3 | ||
| Sep high C = 25.2 | | Sep high C = 25.2 | ||
| Oct high C = | | Oct high C = 21.0 | ||
| Nov high C = 13.8 | | Nov high C = 13.8 | ||
| Dec high C = 8. | | Dec high C = 8.7 | ||
| year high C = 18. | | year high C = 18.3 | ||
| Jan low C = -3. | | Jan low C = -3.2 | ||
| Feb low C = - | | Feb low C = -0.7 | ||
| Mar low C = | | Mar low C = 3.1 | ||
| Apr low C = 6. | | Apr low C = 6.7 | ||
| May low C = 9.6 | | May low C = 9.6 | ||
| Jun low C = 13. | | Jun low C = 13.3 | ||
| Jul low C = 16.0 | | Jul low C = 16.0 | ||
| Aug low C = 15. | | Aug low C = 15.5 | ||
| Sep low C = 11. | | Sep low C = 11.6 | ||
| Oct low C = 6. | | Oct low C = 6.8 | ||
| Nov low C = 1.9 | | Nov low C = 1.9 | ||
| Dec low C = -1. | | Dec low C = -1.6 | ||
| year low C = 6. | | year low C = 6.5 | ||
| Jan record low C = -15.3 | | Jan record low C = -15.3 | ||
| Feb record low C = -12.3 | | Feb record low C = -12.3 | ||
| Mar record low C = -6.7 | | Mar record low C = -6.7 | ||
| Apr record low C = -1.0 | | Apr record low C = -1.0 | ||
| May record low C = -0. | | May record low C = -0.3 | ||
| Jun record low C = 4.2 | | Jun record low C = 4.2 | ||
| Jul record low C = | | Jul record low C = 8.5 | ||
| Aug record low C = 9.1 | | Aug record low C = 9.1 | ||
| Sep record low C = 4.4 | | Sep record low C = 4.4 | ||
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| Nov record low C = -5.0 | | Nov record low C = -5.0 | ||
| Dec record low C = -10.5 | | Dec record low C = -10.5 | ||
| year record low C = | | year record low C = | ||
| rain colour = green | | rain colour = green | ||
| Jan rain mm = | | Jan rain mm = 99.2 | ||
| Feb rain mm = | | Feb rain mm = 121.3 | ||
| Mar rain mm = | | Mar rain mm = 132.4 | ||
| Apr rain mm = | | Apr rain mm = 121.2 | ||
| May rain mm = | | May rain mm = 104.5 | ||
| Jun rain mm = | | Jun rain mm = 86.4 | ||
| Jul rain mm = | | Jul rain mm = 85.0 | ||
| Aug rain mm = | | Aug rain mm = 96.9 | ||
| Sep rain mm = | | Sep rain mm = 59.3 | ||
| Oct rain mm = | | Oct rain mm = 32.7 | ||
| Nov rain mm = | | Nov rain mm = 41.0 | ||
| Dec rain mm = | | Dec rain mm = 48.2 | ||
| year rain mm = | | year rain mm = 1028.0 | ||
| Jan rain days = 5.7 | | Jan rain days = 5.7 | ||
| Feb rain days = 7. | | Feb rain days = 7.3 | ||
| Mar rain days = | | Mar rain days = 8.7 | ||
| Apr rain days = 8. | | Apr rain days = 8.7 | ||
| May rain days = 8. | | May rain days = 8.4 | ||
| Jun rain days = 6. | | Jun rain days = 6.3 | ||
| Jul rain days = | | Jul rain days = 6.4 | ||
| Aug rain days = | | Aug rain days = 7.1 | ||
| Sep rain days = 4. | | Sep rain days = 4.5 | ||
| Oct rain days = 2. | | Oct rain days = 2.4 | ||
| Nov rain days = 2. | | Nov rain days = 2.5 | ||
| Dec rain days = 4 | | Dec rain days = 3.4 | ||
| year rain days = | | year rain days = 71.3 | ||
|time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | | time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| Jan humidity = | | Jan humidity = 77 | ||
| Feb humidity = 72 | | Feb humidity = 72 | ||
| Mar humidity = | | Mar humidity = 62 | ||
| Apr humidity = | | Apr humidity = 58 | ||
| May humidity = 57 | | May humidity = 57 | ||
| Jun humidity = | | Jun humidity = 56 | ||
| Jul humidity = | | Jul humidity = 65 | ||
| Aug humidity = 69 | | Aug humidity = 69 | ||
| Sep humidity = | | Sep humidity = 64 | ||
| Oct humidity = | | Oct humidity = 60 | ||
| Nov humidity = | | Nov humidity = 68 | ||
| Dec humidity = 73 | | Dec humidity = 73 | ||
|year humidity = 65 | | year humidity = 65 | ||
| source | | source = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref>{{cite web | ||
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/Climatological%20Tables%201991-2020.pdf | |||
| title = Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020 | |||
| publisher = [[India Meteorological Department]] | |||
| access-date = April 8, 2024 | |||
}}</ref><ref name=IMDnormals> | |||
{{cite web | {{cite web | ||
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf | | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf | ||
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| date = January 2015 | | date = January 2015 | ||
| pages = 439–440 | | pages = 439–440 | ||
| access-date = 24 March 2020}}</ref> | | access-date = 24 March 2020}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
It is known for its trout streams and the largest fresh water spring in Kashmir | It is known for its trout streams and the largest fresh water spring in Kashmir. The trout hatchery department has constructed pools in series in which trout is reared. The Trout Fish Farming Project Kokernag through [[European Union|European]] Economic Community Assistance was established in 1984 and serves as the mother unit for production of quality [[Rainbow trout|Rainbow Trout]] and [[Brown trout|Brown Trout]]. Under the extension program of this project, 59 trout rearing units/hatcheries have been established in almost all the districts of the state, including [[Leh]] and [[Kargil]]. More new trout rearing units are also coming up. The trout is made readily available to the common man at all the rearing units of the department, including a special sale outlet at Gagribal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jk |first=Fisheries |date=2022-08-12 |title=Trout Fish Farming Project Kokernag |url=http://jkfisheries.in/Kokernag.htm |access-date=2022-08-12 |website=jkfisheries.in}}</ref> | ||
The state's first rural mart has been set up in Kokernag | The state's first rural mart has been set up in Kokernag to promote and market the handicraft products manufactured by the local women [[Self-help group (finance)|self help groups]], by [[NABARD]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/jammu-kashmirs-first-rural-mart-set-up-in-kokernag-5069061/|title=Jammu & Kashmir's first rural mart set up in Kokernag|date=2018-02-18|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2018-04-17|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
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|label2 = [[Hinduism]] | |label2 = [[Hinduism]] | ||
|value2 = 13.02 | |value2 = 13.02 | ||
|color2 = | |color2 = DarkOrange | ||
|label3 = [[ | |label3 = [[Christianity]] | ||
|value3 = 0. | |value3 = 0.43 | ||
|color3 = | |color3 = Blue | ||
|label4 = [[ | |label4 = [[Sikhism]] | ||
|value4 = 0. | |value4 = 0.32 | ||
|color4 = | |color4 = Yellow | ||
|label5 = Not stated | |label5 = Not stated | ||
|value5 = 0.12 | |value5 = 0.12 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
According to the 2011 India [[census]] Kokernag had a population of 6,553. Males constitute 68% of the population and females constitute 32% of the population. Kokernag has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%.Male literacy is 77%, female literacy is 33%. In Kokernag, 9% of the population is | According to the 2011 India [[census]], Kokernag had a population of 6,553. Males constitute 68% of the population and females constitute 32% of the population. Kokernag has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 77%, female literacy is 33%. In Kokernag, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age. | ||
==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
===Road=== | ===Road=== | ||
Kokernag is situated at a distance of about | Kokernag is situated at a distance of about 25 km from [[Anantnag]] on the right side of [[National Highway 244 (India)|NH 244]]. The easiest and most comfortable means of transportation is to hire a [[Tata Sumo|Sumo]] at Anantnag. One can also catch a local bus that is easily available in Anantnag and head towards Kokernag. It takes about one hour to reach Kokernag.<ref name="jkofficial"/> | ||
===Rail=== | ===Rail=== | ||
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===Air=== | ===Air=== | ||
The nearest airport is [[Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport|Srinagar International Airport]] located 85 kilometres from Kokernag. | The nearest airport is [[Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport|Srinagar International Airport]], located 85 kilometres from Kokernag. | ||
==See | ==See also== | ||
*[[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] | *[[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] | ||
*[[Anantnag]] | *[[Anantnag]] | ||
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Anantnag district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Anantnag district]] | ||
[[Category:Anantnag district]] | [[Category:Anantnag district]] | ||
[[Category:Tehsils of Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)]] | |||
Latest revision as of 04:18, 4 March 2026
Kokernag | |
|---|---|
Sub-District and Town | |
 Kokernag Park | |
  Kokernag Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India  Kokernag Kokernag (India) | |
| Coordinates: 33°35′05″N 75°18′31″E / 33.584721°N 75.308601°E | |
| Country | India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Anantnag |
| Government | |
| • Type | Parliamentary |
| • Body | Municipal |
| Elevation | 2,000 m (7,000 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 6,553 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English[1][2] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 192202 |
| Vehicle registration | JK-03 |
| Website | anantnag |
Kokernag (ur ; ks) is a sub-district, town and a notified area committee in the Breng Valley (also known as the Golden Crown of Kashmir) of Anantnag district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The place is known for its botanical gardens, pristine freshwater springs, and rainbow trout farm. It is 25.3 km from Anantnag District via NH244. It is one of the most popular weekend getaways from the state capital of Srinagar.[3]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The etymology of the word 'Kokernag' (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is controversial and there are various theories, none of which has any conclusive historical proof. One theory is that the name derives from the two words koker and nag. Koker has been taken from a Kashmiri word for chicken, while nag has been taken from a Sanskrit word for springs. The springs gush out of the base of a thickly wooded hill from where it divides into channels, which resembles the claw-foot of a hen, hence the name.[4] A second theory is that Koker means 'fowl' and nag means 'serpent'. Yet another theory is that the word Kokernag originates from Koh (Mountain) kan (from or under) nag (spring).[5]
Kokernag is known also as Breng Kokernag, the name given by poet and scholar Shiekh ul Alam. He said "kokernag breng chu sunsund preng" which means that "Kokernag is crown of gold".[citation needed] Kokernag is also mentioned in Ain Akbari, wherein it has been mentioned that the water of Kokernag satisfies both hunger and thirst and it is also a remedy for indigestion.[4]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Kokernag is at an altitude of approximately 2,000 m above sea level. Towns situated around Kokernag are Wangam, Devalgam, Hangalgund, Nagam, Sagam, Zalengam, Magam, and Soaf Shali. The total area of the Kokernag trout farm is about 400 kanals, of which 129 kanals are for gardens and area.[3]
Climate[edit | edit source]
| Climate data for Kokernag (1991–2020, extremes 1978–2020) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 17.2 (63.0) |
18.4 (65.1) |
27.0 (80.6) |
28.3 (82.9) |
32.6 (90.7) |
34.9 (94.8) |
33.0 (91.4) |
32.0 (89.6) |
31.2 (88.2) |
29.4 (84.9) |
23.4 (74.1) |
19.2 (66.6) |
34.9 (94.8) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 5.5 (41.9) |
8.3 (46.9) |
14.0 (57.2) |
18.9 (66.0) |
23.2 (73.8) |
26.7 (80.1) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.3 (81.1) |
25.2 (77.4) |
21.0 (69.8) |
13.8 (56.8) |
8.7 (47.7) |
18.3 (64.9) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −3.2 (26.2) |
−0.7 (30.7) |
3.1 (37.6) |
6.7 (44.1) |
9.6 (49.3) |
13.3 (55.9) |
16.0 (60.8) |
15.5 (59.9) |
11.6 (52.9) |
6.8 (44.2) |
1.9 (35.4) |
−1.6 (29.1) |
6.5 (43.7) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −15.3 (4.5) |
−12.3 (9.9) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
−0.3 (31.5) |
4.2 (39.6) |
8.5 (47.3) |
9.1 (48.4) |
4.4 (39.9) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
−10.5 (13.1) |
−15.3 (4.5) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 99.2 (3.91) |
121.3 (4.78) |
132.4 (5.21) |
121.2 (4.77) |
104.5 (4.11) |
86.4 (3.40) |
85.0 (3.35) |
96.9 (3.81) |
59.3 (2.33) |
32.7 (1.29) |
41.0 (1.61) |
48.2 (1.90) |
1,028 (40.47) |
| Average rainy days | 5.7 | 7.3 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.4 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 7.1 | 4.5 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 71.3 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 77 | 72 | 62 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 65 | 69 | 64 | 60 | 68 | 73 | 65 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department[6][7] | |||||||||||||
Economy[edit | edit source]
It is known for its trout streams and the largest fresh water spring in Kashmir. The trout hatchery department has constructed pools in series in which trout is reared. The Trout Fish Farming Project Kokernag through European Economic Community Assistance was established in 1984 and serves as the mother unit for production of quality Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. Under the extension program of this project, 59 trout rearing units/hatcheries have been established in almost all the districts of the state, including Leh and Kargil. More new trout rearing units are also coming up. The trout is made readily available to the common man at all the rearing units of the department, including a special sale outlet at Gagribal.[8]
The state's first rural mart has been set up in Kokernag to promote and market the handicraft products manufactured by the local women self help groups, by NABARD.[9]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
Religion in Kokernag Town (2011)[10]
Islam (86.11%)
Hinduism (13.02%)
Christianity (0.43%)
Sikhism (0.32%)
Not stated (0.12%)
According to the 2011 India census, Kokernag had a population of 6,553. Males constitute 68% of the population and females constitute 32% of the population. Kokernag has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 77%, female literacy is 33%. In Kokernag, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Road[edit | edit source]
Kokernag is situated at a distance of about 25 km from Anantnag on the right side of NH 244. The easiest and most comfortable means of transportation is to hire a Sumo at Anantnag. One can also catch a local bus that is easily available in Anantnag and head towards Kokernag. It takes about one hour to reach Kokernag.[3]
Rail[edit | edit source]
The nearest railway station is Anantnag railway station on the 119 km long Kashmir Railway that runs from Baramulla to Banihal. It lies at a distance of 30 km from Kokernag.
Air[edit | edit source]
The nearest airport is Srinagar International Airport, located 85 kilometres from Kokernag.
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ↑ "Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020". Rising Kashmir. 23 September 2020. Archived from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Kokernag". Department of Tourism, Government of J&K. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir. "Kokernag". J & K Tourism. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ↑ Khan, Ruhail (6 July 2017). Who Killed Kasheer?. Notion Press. ISBN 9781947283107.
- ↑ "Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ↑ "Station: Kukernag Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 439–440. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
- ↑ Jk, Fisheries (12 August 2022). "Trout Fish Farming Project Kokernag". jkfisheries.in. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ↑ "Jammu & Kashmir's first rural mart set up in Kokernag". The Indian Express. 18 February 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ↑ "Kokernag Town Population". Census India. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
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