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Bhalessa is a geographical area within Doda district in the Jammu region of India-administered Kashmir. It consists of the Bunjwah and Bhalessa Valleys, and comprises the three of Kahara, Chilly Pingal and Gandoh.
The area is known as Bhales () to outsiders, but inhabitants of the region use a variety of names, including Bhalessa (), Bhalesh (, with variant ), and Bhal ().
The etymology of the name remains unknown. It has been suggested that it derives from the Sanskrit word for 'good' () makes this suggestion but then goes on to throw doubts on the plausibility of such an etymology. or from the name of the 16th-century queen, Queen Bhalla of Bhadarwah.
The area is easily accessible from Churaha Wazarat of Chamba through passes such as Padri Gali and Mehlwar. To the north, it is flanked by the mountains of Kishtwar.
Bhalessa contains various geographical hamlets, such as Neeli, Jitota, Pingal, Chilli, Nanota, and Basnota. Some other areas include Bhal Padri, Kanthi Dhar, Soin Bhagar, Naglotan, Goha Dhar, Jawali meadows, Ghasheer Top, Makan and Chashool, Ghati Dhar, Mehal Dhar, Damote Dhar, Lakhan, Kehan Dhar, Mashood Dhar, Mihaad Dhar, Bach Dhar, Nagni Dhar, Talaie, Dhosa Meadows, Rohari Meadows, Lamhote Meadows, Kota Top, Pangas Top Gwalo, Dhanaso Dhar, and Dulchi Dhar.
During the winter, the nomadic people of the Gurjar and come down to the plain and barren areas of Punjab. During the summer, they go deep into the mountainous valley of Bhalessa with their cattle where they produce milk, cheese, and ghee. During marriage celebrations, the Gujjars perform their folk dances.
Traditional industries such as beekeeping, sheep cattle rearing, handloom weaving, blanket making, and ghee production contribute to the cultural economy of Bhalessa.
Concerns are often raised about the state of the roads in the region, particularly the Thathri–Kilhotran Road, which as of July 2020 was still incomplete even after decades of construction.
The area consists of green uplands, like Bhal Padri, which can be a source of attraction for tourism. As of 2020, the inhabitants of the Bhalessa region are demanding a Hill District status and a Tourism Development Authority in order to exhibit tourism potential and for administrative convenience. As of July 2020, two potential spots have been identified for the creation of tourism assets in Block Changa. The people of Bhalessa are represented at various levels, in sports, education, politics, civil services, and other diverse fields. Bhalessa is known for interfaith harmony, and religious communities continue to live in peace during turmoil. -there is a tallest mountain, (2415sq. ft) that is "Gasher top" it shows a beautiful view of two states (J&K and Himachal Pradesh)
Bhalessa consists of three : Gandoh, Chilly Pingal and Kahara. There have been demands for a Hill District Status for these tehsils, as well as for the creation of a separate Tourism Development Authority and the post of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC).
According to political listings, Bhalessa is listed in the Bhaderwah constituency and Inderwal constituency. Notable politicians include:
Bhalessa also has a Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) to give technical training to young people.
There is an unprecedented growth of madrasa education in the area. The madrasas in Bhalessa include Jamia Gani tul uloom and Asrar ul Uloom.Sadaket Malik Jamia Gani tul uloom is the largest seminary madrasa in the Jammu province. The Jamia was founded by Alhaj Ghulam Qadir Ganipuri.
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