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Bagh District is one of the eight districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmirmarker, Pakistanmarker. The district, which had been part of Poonch District, was created in 1988. The district is bounded by Muzaffarabad District to the north, with Poonch district to the south, and with Poonch District of the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmirmarker to the east and is bounded to Punjab marker in the west. The total area of the district is 1,368 square kilometers. Bagh district is linked to Muzaffarabadmarker by two roads, one via Sudhan Gali (80 km) and the other through Kohala (97 km). It is situated 46 km from Rawalakotmarker. The district is well known for its confectionery and bakery products.

Demography

See Main article Ethnic Groups of Azad Kashmir

The total population of the district according to the 1998 census was 395,000 which is estimated to have increased to 434,000 in 2003, with an annual growth rate of 2%. The principal clans are the Maldiyal Mughal,Douli Mughal, Sudhan, Awan , Gujjars and Muslim Rajputs (Jarral, Junhal, Minhas, Narma,Sulehria), Mankas, Domaal, Bhawpal & Mangdal, biradaries).

Administration

It comes under the Kashmir section which is part of the greater dispute between India and Pakistan. The district is divided into 4 tehsils:
  • Bagh
  • Dhirkotmarker
  • Havaily:Havaili is a new district of Azad Kashmir.It contains beautiful sights.
There are many interesting places like LAS DANNA,MEHMOOD GALI,FORWARD KAHUTTA,HILLAN,CHANGAL,SOLI,JABBI SYEDAN.jABBI SYEDAN is the most educated village of AZAD KASHMIR where literacy rate is 100%.Mostly SYEDS are living there.A student syed Muhammad Shahid Ali Bukhari S/O Syed Ghulam Ahmed Bukhari of this village has gone to Cuba for higher studies of Medical.Also Taskeen Ahmed Rathor has gone for medical studies in Cuba A beautiful valey 8 KM away from bagh city and now a sub division of bagh district.

2005 earthquake

The city of Baghmarker like other areas of the district was heavily damaged in the 2005 Kashmir earthquake. 60 percent of the buildings collapsed. Thousand of people died and many more were homeless. This was the worst earthquake of 21st century

Etymology

The word Bagh (باغ) comes from Persian and means garden. It is used in many toponyms such as the Kara-bagh (Black Garden) and Chaharbagh (Four Garden).

Notable areas of Bagh

  • Bagh - The district capital.
  • Kafal Ghar a very beautiful vally of Narma Rajput tribe.
 Village of Raja Muhammad Sabeel Khan Ex-MLA & Col.(R)Raja Muhammad Naseen Khan, Minister for Works,Communication AJ&K.
  • Nar Sher Ali Khan - A Beautiful Union Council 15 km from Bagh In the Bases (Daman) of LASDANA, all the homes here were damaged or destroyed during the 2005 earthquake.
  • Chattar No.1 Home village of Abdur Rashid Tarabi Amir Jamat Islami Azad Kashmir
  • Birpanimarker - a union council 20 km from Bagh, all the homes here were damaged or destroyed during the 2005 earthquake.
  • Dhirkotmarker - 25 km from Bagh popular due to its high altitude.
  • Ganga Choti
  • Mahldara. A beautiful village about 8 KM North of Bagh City.
  • Haveli:Havaili is a new District of Azad Kashmir.It contains beautiful sights.
There are many interesting places like LAS DANNA,MEHMOOD GALI,FORWARD KAHUTTA,HILLAN,CHANGAL,SOLI,JABBI SYEDAN.jABBI SYEDAN is the most educated village of AZAD KASHMIR where literacy rate is 100%.Mostly SYEDS are living there.A student Syed Muhammad Shahid Ali Bukhari S/O Syed Ghulam Ahmed Bukhariof this village has gone to Cuba for higher studies of Medical.Also Taskeen Ahmed Rathore has gone for medical studies in cuba
  • Kalary Topy
  • Mallot a town 17 km away from Bagh city, like much of the district it was badly affected by the 2005 earthquake.
  • Sesarmarker
  • Bees Bagla - one of places where a majority of people are Narma Rajpooth.
  • Sudhan Gali village - located at 2134 near the Ganga Choti mountains in bagh district - was also badly affected by the earthquake and was one the areas that UNICEF target for relief efforts.
  • Munasamarker - a village which is 11 km from Kohala going toward Dhirkot. It is a beautiful place with good views of river Jehlam, Muzzafarabad, Ayubia, Bourbon, and Murree etc.
  • Rehra Rera village is located about 10 km from Bagh. It is a beautiful town located between two streams: seri kathi Mahal and Dullahi Mahal.
  • Forward Kahuta Forward Kahuta is near border with India.It is the new Tehsil of District Haveili. It is the business centre for District Haveili. It is central to Other villages like Gugdar, Pallangi, Hotar, Bandi Chakyas, Hillan,jabbi syedan,soli


Las Danna

From Bagh, a 15 kilometres long metalled road leads to Las Danna which is a place of captivating scenes and natural beauty. From Lasdanna, three roads branch off the main road i.e. Mahmood gali-Palangi, Haji pir- Aliabad and Abbasspur- Hajira respectively. A tourist rest house is available here for accommodation. Neelabut is also very beautiful place may Pakistani people visit neelabut but facility is not available in neelabut our government som (badword) budget spend neelabut.

See also



References

  1. Government of Azad Kashmir
  2. Bagh District Statistics
  3. Population of Districts of Azad Jammu & Kashmir
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