Bhimber is the chief town of
Bhimber District, Azad Kashmir
. The town is located at 32°58'60N 74°04'0E and
is situated on the border with Azad Kashmir and Pakistan at a
distance of about 50 km from Mirpur
, Azad
Kashmir and about 166 km from Rawalpindi
, Pakistan
Bhimber is
also known as Bab-e-Kashmir (Door to Kashmir
), due to its
geographical location of the city. The area is very rich
in archaeological remains due to its strategic location, it lies on
the route that was followed by the Mughal Emperors for their frequent visits to
the Kashmir
Valley.
Demography
See Main article Ethnic Groups of Azad
Kashmir
According to the 1998 census, the total population of the district
stands at 297,000, while its population according to 1999
projections is approximately 303,000. latest figures show the
population as 350,000, with an annual growth rate of 2.6% and
household size of 6.7. In Tehsil Bhimber there is village named
"Gurah Lillian" which has many bricks making plants and plays a
crucial roll in the development of the whole district. Within
Bhimber District lies the valley
Kas
Chanatar.
In District Bhimber, the populationis split into tribal
communities. Tribal loyalty is important to most people.
Traditionally marriages are arranged within ones tribe, and inter
tribal marriages are rare. The main tribes are of the district are
Jats (
Rachyals,
Kalyals,
Bangial
e.t.c),Butt,
Muslim Rajputs (mainly
Chib,
Sohlan,
Jarral and
Mangral),
Gujar,
Malik tribe,
Mughal,and
Sayyid etc.
are the biggest tribe in the region. Politically Jats,Muslim
Rajputs and Mughals have played a dominant role in the politics of
the District.
The primary language is Pahari/Punjabi.
Image Gallery
Image:Bhimber_City31.jpg|Bhimber, A view from water stream
(Patan)Image:Bhimber_City19.jpg|Bhimber, A View of a hotel near
Patan
Image:Bhimber_City28.jpg|Bhimber, read/bridge
headings towards Gujrat
Image:Bhimber_City20.jpg|Bhimber, Another
fantastic viewImage:Bhagsar3.jpg|Ruins of Baghsar
fortImage:Gallery_12.jpg|Samahni ValleyImage:Gallery_1.jpg|Samahni
ValleyImage:Colorful_bus_Pakistani.jpg|Colorful bus
Administration
The total area of the district is 1516 square kilometres and is
divided into three
tehsils.
History
Bhimber
has been important strategically, it lies on the route that was
followed by the Mughal
Emperors for their frequent visits to the Kashmir Valley
. It is also known as "Baab-e-Kashmir" (Door to
Kashmir) because of its importance and geographical location which
was ideal for Mughal Emperors to enter Kashmir.
Educational Institutes
Army Public School & College Bhimber, Insight Model College,
Crescent Model College, Institute of Education, Government college
for boys and Girls, Bhimber.Read Foundation College Near D.C
office
References
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