Area: 1822 square kilometers
Density of Population: 703 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 71.21 % - Male: 78.01 %, Female: 63.47 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:879
Boundaries of Srinagar District
North: Ganderbal District, Jammu and Kashmir
South: Pulwama District, Jammu and Kashmir
East: Anantnag District, Jammu and Kashmir
West: Budgam District, Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar District Average Rainfall: 794.6 mm
Srinagar District Average Temperature in Summer: 20.03 deg C
Srinagar District Average Temperature in Winter: 1.13 deg C
SRINAGAR DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: River Jhelum
Tehsils: Srinagar South, Srinagar North
Block: Srinagar
Assembly Constituencies: Hazratbal, Zadibal, Iddgah, Khanyar, Hazratbal, Anderwan, Soura, Batamaloo
Lakes and Glaciers: Vishansar Lake, Harwan Lake, Manasbal Lake, Khaziar Glacier, Thajiwas Glacier, Gadsar Lake, Hokarsar Lake, Alpather Lake, Satsar Lake, Bisansar Lake, Krishnasar Lake
Srinagar District Nearby Attractions
1. Cheshma Shahi and Pari Mahal
2. Nishat Garden
3. Shalimar Garden
4. Dal Lake
5. Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve
6. Hazratbal Shrine
7. Jama Masjid
8. Imambara Hassanabad Srinagar
9. Chatti Padshahi
10. Shakaracharya Temple
11. Chatti Padshahi
12. Shankaracharya Temple
13. Khanqah-e-Molla
14. Tulip Gardens
Srinagar District Facts: This is the second most populous district of Jammu and Kashmir next only to Jammu as of 2011.
Major Agricultural Products: Wheat, rice, apples
Major Occupations: Carpet weaving, making wooden furniture, silver ware and copper ware
Major Educational Institutions: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, University of Kashmir, Kashmir Tibbia College Hospital and Research Center, Bibi Halima College of Nursing and Medical Technology, Government Medical College, Kashmir Law College, NIT, College of Nursing and Medical Technology, Government Dental College, Vitasta School of Law
Folk Arts: Bhand Pather, Chakri, Sufiana Music, Rouf
What is Srinagar District Famous For: Kashmiri Shawls, Houseboats and Dry Fruits
Famous People From Srinagar District: Farooq Abdullah, Sheikh Abdullah, Sadiq Ali, Moti Lal Dhar, Pandit Gopi Krishna, Tanvir Sadiq, Karan Thapar, Altaf Qadri, Manohar Kaul, Amjad Khan, Sandeepa Dhar, Jeevan, Ayesha Jhulka
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
