Aglar is a notified area and a town in Zainapora Sub District of Kashmir. It is situated on the left bank of Rambi Ara which demarcates between Pulwama district with Shopian district. Aglar is located 13 km (8.1 mi) towards east from Pulwama, 4 km (2.5 mi) from Zainapora and 18 km (11 mi) towards west from Anantnag. Aglar is 3rd most populous town, located in Zainapora sub district of the state Jammu & Kashmir in India and 3rd biggest town by area in the sub district. The Pin code of Aglar is 192305.[5]
Aglar | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Aglar | |
 Jamia Masjid Aglar | |
  Aglar Location in Jammu and Kashmir  Aglar Aglar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 33°48′55″N 75°00′04″E / 33.8153°N 75.0012°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Tehsil | Zainapora |
| District | Shopian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.81 km2 (1.47 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 13rd |
| Elevation | 1,588 m (5,210 ft) |
| Population (Census 2011) | |
| • Total | est. 5,886 |
| • Rank | 16th |
| • Literacy | 64.65% |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English[1][2] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | |
| Telephone code | 01933 |
| Vehicle registration | JK22 |
| Sex ratio | 1014 ♀/♂ |
| Distance from Anantnag | 18 kilometres (11 mi) |
| Distance from Srinagar via Pulwama | 40 kilometres (25 mi) |
By population, Aglar is one of largest town located in Zainapora Sub District of Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir with total 522 families residing. The Aglar town has population of 2,864 and the population density of the village is 752 persons per km2 as per 2011 population census. As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Aglar is administrated by Sarpanch who is an elected representative of village.
Well qualified, decent, kind and honest people (mostly youth) are very forward not only in education field but in sports activities as well. In volleyball, football and cricket many people hailing from Aglar represent district and state in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir and outside as well locality.
The district magistrate of Shopian district has approved the construction of public park, of which phase first was completed at an estimated cost of 2.5 lakh in Darpeth area of Aglar. The park has been thrown open for public in year 2023.[6]
Transport edit
Aglar is having well traffic connectivity with Pulwama, Anantnag, Shopian and other towns of South Kashmir. Aglar is having its own sumo stand called Budshah sumo stand aglar, which connects aglar to almost every district and town of South kashmir. The nearest railway stations to Aglar are Bijbehara railway station 8 km (5.0 mi) from Aglar and Panzgam railway station 12 km (7.5 mi). Nearest airport to Aglar is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport which is located at a distance of 50 km (31 mi) from Aglar.
Education edit
Schools in Aglar edit
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Shopian (JNV Aglar).[7]
- Government Model High School Aglar[8]
- Al-Fallah English Medium School Aglar[9]
- Government Primary School Nikloora
Healthcare edit
There is a Sub health centre functioning in the area providing basic health care facilities to the people. Other nearest hospitals to Aglar are:
- Government sub district hospital Zainapora (4 km from Aglar).
- Government Primary health centre Litter (1.5 km from Aglar).
- Government Medical College associated hospital Anantnag (18 km from Aglar)
- Government district hospital Pulwama (13 km from Aglar)
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ "Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020". Rising Kashmir. 23 September 2020. Archived from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Aglar Post Office, Shopian". www.postoffices.co.in.
- ^ "Aglar Pin Code". Indiatvnews.com.
- ^ "DDC Shopian reviews functioning of JNV in Aglar". jkmonitor.org.
- ^ "drought proofing". mnregaweb2.nic.in.
- ^ "Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Aglar, Shopian". navodaya.gov.in. 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ "About HIGH SCHOOL AGLAR". schools.org.in. 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ "Al -Fallah Islamia School". schools.org.in. 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2020.