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Ganderbal ( ; ) is a city and the headquarters of Ganderbal district in the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in disputed region. Ganderbal, known for its natural environment and scenery, has tourist sites like and , and the annual pilgrimage also traverses through Ganderbal district.


Geography
Ganderbal is located at . Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Ganderbal. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-14. It has an average elevation of 1,619 metres (5,312 feet) above sea level. It is bordered by the district in the south, to the north, in the northeast, to the southeast and to the southwest.

Ganderbal is divided into two divisions viz. Kangan and Ganderbal. Ganderbal division is mainly flat lands while as Kangan is of larger . Through Kangan Valley there flows known for river rafting separates Greater Himalayas from north eastern part of . Sonamarg lies in this Kangan valley. On the Greater Himalayan side of Ganderbal there lies a famous mountain from which the worlds second highest mountain K2 was first discovered. Ganderbal is also known for its high alpine lakes viz. , (small seven lakes) and numerous unnamed lakes. Through these lakes runs a summer famous KGL trek. On lower parts Sind river before entering into lies a Ramsar site Shallabugh Wetland.

a popular tourist resort lies on the northern part of Ganderbal, which is known for its appearance of bluish colour. Ganderbal also share with Srinagar, which is known for its Nadru ().


Demographics
India census, Ganderbal had a population of 297446.census of India official website, www.census2011.co.in Males constitute 53.36% of the population and females 46.64%. Ganderbal has an average literacy rate of 58.04%, lower than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 68.85%, and female literacy is 45.71%. In Ganderbal, 17.01% of the population is under 6 years of age.this is census of India 2011, www.census2011.co.in
     


Politics
The Municipal Committee Ganderbal is an Urban Local Body with 17 elected members. Its last elections took place on 16 October 2018.http://ceojammukashmir.nic.in/pdf/municipal%20Election/Result_Notifi_Corp.pdf

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Education
  • Universities
    • Central University of Kashmir at Tulmulla. Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal | CareerPages . Careerpages.in. Retrieved on 2011-12-14.
    • Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir's 3 facilities are located in Ganderbal:
    • Fisheries at Rangil,
    • Forestry at Benhama,
    • Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry at Shuhama).
  • Degree colleges
    • Royal Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Darend,
    • Government Degree College, Ganderbal,
    • Government College of Engineering and Technology, Safapora,
    • Government College of Physical Education, Gadoora,
    • Government Degree College, Kangan,
    • Government Unani Medical College/Hospital, Nawabagh,
    • Qamariya College of Education and Training, Badampora,
    • Physical Education College, Gadoora, the only physical education college in J&K.
  • Vocational education
    • Government Polytechnic College, Hathbura,
    • ITI, Ganderbal,
    • ITI, Kangan,
  • Schools
    • Sainik School, Manasbal,
    • Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Hathbura.


Power Generation
The , a major tributary to the , has the following dams which are used for generating and regulating water for the :

Besides, Rangil Water Treatment Plant purifies the water of the Sind River for drinking by Srinagar city.


Tourism
Water rafting are being organised at the tourist destination of every year, to boost the tourism industry of . Besides , Gangabal Lake in India. India9.com (7 June 2005). Retrieved on 2011-12-14. at the foot of is one of the destinations of foreign tourists visiting the valley. Vaishnosar Lake and are situated north of .


Transport

Road
Ganderbal is well-connected by road to other places in Jammu and Kashmir and India by the NH 1.


Rail
Ganderbal is not connected with railways. The nearest railway station is Srinagar railway station located at a distance of 31 kilometres.


Air
The nearest airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport located at a distance of 30 kilometres.


Water
, Lower area of are navigable in . Shikaras in Sind River are used as collection, fishing and to cross river in some remote area. Water navigation is essential in those low-lying areas.


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