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词条 Pahalgam
释义

  1. Geography

  2. Climate

  3. Demographics

  4. Administration

  5. Flora and fauna

  6. Places of interest

     Kolhoi Glacier  Betaab Valley  Sheikhpora 

  7. See also

  8. References

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Pahalgam is a tourist town and a notified area committee in Anantnag district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a popular tourist destination and hill station. Its lush green meadows and pristine waters attract thousands of tourists from all over the world each year. [1] It is located {{Convert|45|km}} from Anantnag on the banks of Lidder River at an altitude of {{convert|7200|ft}}. Pahalgam is the headquarters of one of the five tehsils of Anantnag district. Pahalgam is associated with the annual Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari, located {{Convert|16|km}} from Pahalgam is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the months of July–August.

Geography

Pahalgam is located at {{coord|34.01|N|75.19|E|}}.[2] Pahalgam holds a central position in the Lidder Valley. It has an average elevation of {{convert|2740|m}}.

Climate

Pahalgam has temperate climate with long and cold winter and short and mild summer.

{{Weather box
|location = Pahalgam
|metric first = Yes
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|Jan high C = 2.0
|Feb high C = 4.2
|Mar high C = 12.1
|Apr high C = 15.5
|May high C = 18.5
|Jun high C = 19.6
|Jul high C = 20.1
|Aug high C = 19.1
|Sep high C = 16.4
|Oct high C = 12.5
|Nov high C = 8.1
|Dec high C = 3.2
|Jan low C = -4
|Feb low C = -0.2
|Mar low C = 0.4
|Apr low C = 5.9
|May low C = 7.8
|Jun low C = 9.4
|Jul low C = 10.1
|Aug low C = 9.5
|Sep low C = 8.1
|Oct low C = 3.8
|Nov low C = -1.9
|Dec low C = -2.5
|Jan precipitation mm = 48
|Feb precipitation mm = 68
|Mar precipitation mm = 121
|Apr precipitation mm = 85
|May precipitation mm = 68
|Jun precipitation mm = 39
|Jul precipitation mm = 62
|Aug precipitation mm = 76
|Sep precipitation mm = 28
|Oct precipitation mm = 33
|Nov precipitation mm = 28
|Dec precipitation mm = 54
|source = Meoweather
|date = June 2012
}}

Demographics

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}}{{As of|2011}} India census,[4] Pahalgam had a population of 5922. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. The average literacy rate is 35%, lower than the Indian national average of 59.5% with male literacy at 49% and female literacy at 17%. About 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Administration

Pahalgam is administered by the Pahalgam Development Authority, headed by a Chief Executive Officer who functions as the administrator of local town area committee.

Flora and fauna

The area holds a rich cover of vegetation, the dominant forest consisting of conifers which account for over 90%. The principal species are Cedrus deodara, Pinus griffithii, Abies pindrow, Aesculus indica etc. The major shrubs are Indigofera heterantha, Viburnum spp., Sorbaria tomentosa etc. the ground cover is very rich and dicotyledonus herbs dominate: Rumex patientia, Primula spp., anemone spp., etc.

There are many species of rare, endangered and protected species. The main species are hangul, musk deer, serow, brown bear, Leopard, rhesus macaque, grey langur, Himalayan mouse hare, etc. Wild bears still roam much of the area, and local villagers are on constant alert for their presence. Due to the constant threat of illegal border crossings, the Indian army is always patrolling the area and is on constant high alert. As the local population cannot carry firearms, this has saved the bears from being hunted to extinction. With the abundance of fresh trout in the rivers and local farm animals, they have plenty to eat. Monkeys also populate the area. The area houses a good population of pheasants and upland birds apart from other species, both resident and migratory. The common birds are griffon vulture, monal, snow cock, koklas, blue rock pigeon, Kashmir roller, European hoopoe, jungle crow etc.

Places of interest

Kolhoi Glacier

{{Main|Kolhoi Glacier}}

Kolohoi Glacier, situated up the Lidder Valley, just below Kolhoi Peak is currently a hanging glacier. It is accessible from Pahalgam via Aru and is known to have extended for at least {{convert|35|km}}.[5] According to the mountaineers from Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering, in 2008, the glacier receded by half since 1985 and it is not safe to study because it is hollow and has {{convert|200|ft|m|adj=mid|-deep}} crevices.

Betaab Valley

{{Main|Betaab Valley}}

Betaab Valley is a valley located {{convert|15|km}} from Pahalgam. The valley got its name from a Bollywood movie Betaab that was shot here.

Sheikhpora

{{Main|Sheikhpora}}

Sheikhpora is a small hill village located on Apple valley Road (from Bijbehara to Pahalgam). The village is famous picnic spot, because of its breathtaking scenic beauty and surrounding panoramic view, where one can have an eye on the Holy Shrine of Aishmuqam.

See also

  • Sonamarg
  • Sopore
  • Aharbal

References

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1. ^{{Cite news|date=24 June 2010|title=Pahalgam: Valley of paradise|newspaper=Bangalore Mirror|url=http://www.bangaloremirror.com/Pahalgam-Valley-of-paradise/articleshow/21844962.cms?|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501062938/http://www.bangaloremirror.com/article/38/201006242010062418282708e6c70cbb/Pahalgam-Valley-of-paradise.html|archive-date=1 May 2013|deadurl=no}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/12/Pahalgam.html|title=Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Pahalgam|access-date=1 May 2016|work=fallingrain.com}}
3. ^{{cite web|title=Anantnag Religion Census 2011|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/religion/district/632-anantnag.html|work=Government of India|access-date=16 November 2015}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}
5. ^{{cite journal|url=http://www.igsoc.org/journal.old/13/68/igs_journal_vol13_issue068_pg279-283.pdf|title=Glacial History of Kolahoi Glacier, Kashmir, India|author=N. Ahmed and N. H. Hashimi|journal=Journal of Glaciology|volume=13|issue=68|year=1974|access-date=16 April 2012}}
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1 : Cities and towns in Anantnag district

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