About Jammu And Kashmir

 

About Jammu and Kashmir

“If there exists a heaven on Earth, It is this, it is this, it is this”
This is how this state is described and it stands true to its description. A true heaven on earth, it comprises of three main regions – The Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Ladakh. The state has two capitals; Srinagar in summer and Jammu in the winter. Kashmir Valley in known for its beautiful rolling Himalayan foot hills while Jammu is the main attraction for its numerous temples and places of worship. “Little Tibet” as Ladakh is fondly called is the famous for its beautiful mountainous landscapes and Buddhist monasteries.  

 

Geography & Climate

The Kashmir Valley is separated from Ladakh by the Himalayan Range, while the Pir Panjal Range surrounds it from west and south, thus excluding it from the northern plains of the country. The state has varied elevations and so does its biodiversity changes from elevation to elevation.  This also affects its climate and temperatures widely. The state experiences snowfall in the monsoon winter months, excluding the Jammu region where it rains up to 2 inches a month during January to March. The winters are harsh with much of the state under the blanket of snow. Summer months are warmer and see a lot of tourist inflow to experience the beauty of the state.

 

Population & Religious demography

Muslims are in majority in the state and 67% of the population practices Islam in the state and 97% in the Kashmir Valley. In Jammu Hindus constitute about 65% of the population. In the Ladakh region Buddhism is practiced by almost 46% of the population, the rest of the population being Muslim.  Urdu is the official language and is written in the Persian script. Apart from this there are several languages spoken by people in different regions, like Kashmiri, Pashto, Dogri, Pahari, etc. Hindi and English are used as second languages.

 

Economy

The economy of the state mainly depends on agriculture and products like Saffron, Apples, Peaches, Cherries, Millet, Sorghum, Wheat, Oranges, etc. Kashmir Willow is used to make cricket bats. Horticulture is an important contributor to the development of the state’s economy. Apart from this, sericulture and freshwater fisheries also form an integral part of the economy.

Administration

The three regions of the states are divided in to 22 districts in order to carry out administrative tasks. This is the only state in India that enjoys autonomy under the article 370 of the Indian Constitution giving it immunity to any law passed by the Indian parliament except those in defense, communications and foreign policy. It is the only state in India to have its own constitution and flag.

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