Downtown Srinagar








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Downtown (Srinagar)

View of Downtown from Zaina Kadal Bridge
View of Downtown from Zaina Kadal Bridge




Downtown (Srinagar) is located in Jammu and Kashmir

Downtown (Srinagar)

Downtown (Srinagar)



Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India

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Downtown (Srinagar) is located in India

Downtown (Srinagar)

Downtown (Srinagar)



Downtown (Srinagar) (India)

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Coordinates: 34°5′N 74°47′E / 34.083°N 74.783°E / 34.083; 74.783Coordinates: 34°5′N 74°47′E / 34.083°N 74.783°E / 34.083; 74.783
District Srinagar district
Settled Ancient
Elevation

 1,585 m (5,200 ft)
Languages

 • Official Kashmiri
 • Official Urdu
Time zone
UTC+5:30 (IST)
Distance from Delhi 837.4 kilometres (520.3 mi)[1]
Distance from Mumbai 2,192.6 kilometres (1,362.4 mi)[2]

Downtown, popularly known as Shehr-e-Khaas, is a notable area in the municipality of Srinagar. It is the largest and the most densely populated area in the city of Srinagar. The area is mostly located on the banks of Jhelum river about 5 km from city center.[3] The area is considered as the core point in the city as the first inhabitants of the Srinagar lived there. The area reflects the images of old city of Srinagar. The historical buildings and monuments in the area reflect the design of old times. The residential homes are depicted to be constructed from late-19th century to early-20th century. Many key monuments like Jamia Masjid, Khanqah-e-Moula, Maharaj Gangh and shrines have been built famous rulers of Kashmir.




Contents






  • 1 History


  • 2 Geography


  • 3 Demographics


  • 4 Flood


  • 5 Education


  • 6 Features


    • 6.1 Hospitals


    • 6.2 Social Organization




  • 7 Sub divisions


  • 8 See also


  • 9 References





History


The area was settled more than 2000 years ago in 3rd century BC by Raja Pravarsena. The area is the hub of the historical monuments made by the famous rulers of Kashmir.[4] The historical monuments include Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta, Khanqah-e- Moula in Zana Kadal Aali Masjid in Eidgah, Maharaj Ganj tomb in Maharaj Ganj, Pathar (stone) Masjid in Nawabazar, and Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani's shrine in Khanyar. Moreover, the Roza Bal shrine is also situated in the area.



Geography


The area is located at 34°05′00″N 74°47′00″E / 34.0833°N 74.7833°E / 34.0833; 74.7833 at an elevation of 1585 meters above mean sea level in Srinagar.



Demographics


Kashmiri is the main language of the area. People also use Urdu and English as secondary languages. It is estimated that the downtown has the population of half a million which is about 47% of the total population of Srinagar district.[5]



Flood


In September 2014 the state of Jammu and Kashmir was hit by floods caused by torrential rainfall. The area of Downtown was least affected as compared to the rest of Srinagar, though close to the river, the people from other parts of Srinagar shifted to downtown for safety. Commercial buildings and residential homes and Government offices were shattered to nothing in the adjoining areas. People lost their lives and properties and the whole area was set on the economic back-foot. Schools, hospitals and other places of significant importance were damaged by the floods.[6]



Education


There are number of premier school and colleges in downtown.
The area consists of following schools



  • Green land Educational Society,Hawal

  • Islamia Higher Secondary School, Rajouri Kadal

  • City Central Educational Institute, Khanyar

  • Sultan-Ul-Arifeen Public School, Botraj Colony


The Colleges are following:



  • Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Srinagar

  • Sadiq Memorial College of Education

  • Women's College, NawaKadal

  • Gandhi Memorial College, Srinagar


Computer Institution:


  • Cybex Computer Institute Safakadal.


Features



Hospitals




  • Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMSH), Multi-speciality hospital

  • Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial JLMN Hospital Rainawari

  • Govt Gousia Hospital Khanyar


Kathi Junctuon, Nowhatta
Downtown Cafe, Gojwara


  • 7 Days, Nowhatta


Social Organization



  • Jammu and Kashmir Innovators Forum

  • Social Royal Voluntary Environmental Service

  • Idarah Falah Aam Alamgari bazar, Srinagar

  • Educational Trust of Kashmir, Srinagar



Sub divisions


The areas which comprising Downtown Srinagar include:-
















































































































































































































S.No Name Popularity
1 Nowhatta High
2 Rajouri Kadal High
3 Gojwara High
4 Kawdara Medium
5 Saraf Kadal Medium
6 Bohri Kadal High
7 Nawa Kadal High
8 Naid Kadal Medium
9 Safa Kadal High
10 Khanyar High
11 Sekidafar High
12 Aali Kadal Medium
13 Habba Kadal High
14 Fateh Kadal High
15 Kani Kadal Medium
16 Kadi Kadal Medium
17 Dumbe Kadal Low
18 Shah Kadal Low
19 Nawa Bazaar High
20 Maharaj Gunj High
21 Zaina Kadal High
22 Khanqah e mohalla High
23 Gratabal Low
24 Tarabal Low
25 Braripora Medium
26 Bul bul lanker Low
27 Narparistan Low
28 Khawaja Bazar Medium
29 Rainawari High
30 Baba Demb Low
31 Zaldagar Low
32 Malaratta Medium
33 Kalashpur Low
34 Narwara Medium
35 Ganderpora Low
36 Eidgah High
37 Noor bagh High
38 Zanidar Mohalla Low
39 Hawal High
40 Jamalatta Low


See also



  • Soura

  • Buchpora



References





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