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Balapora
Bala Pora Balapur | |
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| Union territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Shopian |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Hindi, Urdu, Dogri, English[1][2] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN Code | 192303 |
Balapora, also known as Balapur or Bala Pora, is a village situated on the Banks of Rambi Ara in Shopian district of the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir which is located at a distance of 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) from its main town.[3] It is named after the king Balaveer Shah, who ruled the area during ancient times. This village has nearly 800 households at present.[4]
History[edit]
The people of this village used to do the Bhand Pather in ancient times for the entertainment and this tradition of the village is still being followed by some people. This "Bhand pather" was done near the historical chinar (called Boen[5] in Kashmiri) present in the village and that chinar is known as "Jashne Boen".
Balapora is surrounded by the green apple orchards and the spring of Heemal (named after the daughter of ancient king Balaveer Shah) which adds to its beauty. The KVK (Krishi Vigyan Kendra) headquarters of district Shopian is present in this village and also the branch of University of Kashmir (Horticulture department).
References[edit]
- ↑ "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. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- ↑ "Anger in Kashmir as the army calls civilians killed in Shopian encounter 'overground workers'".
- ↑ "GOVERNMENT GIRLS UPPER PRIMARY SCHOOL BALAPORA".
- ↑ "Kashmir launches massive plantation of chinar trees".