Ganderbal ( ; ) is a city and the headquarters of Ganderbal district in the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in disputed Kashmir region. Ganderbal, known for its natural environment and scenery, has tourist sites like Sonamarg and Manasbal Lake, and the annual Amarnath Temple Yatra pilgrimage also traverses through Ganderbal district.
Ganderbal is divided into two divisions viz. Kangan and Ganderbal. Ganderbal division is mainly flat lands while as Kangan is Side valley of larger Kashmir Valley. Through Kangan Valley there flows Sind River known for river rafting separates Greater Himalayas from north eastern part of Zabarwan Range. Sonamarg lies in this Kangan valley. On the Greater Himalayan side of Ganderbal there lies a famous Harmukh mountain from which the worlds second highest mountain K2 was first discovered. Ganderbal is also known for its high alpine lakes viz. Gangbal Lake, Nundkol Lake Gadsar Vishansar Krishansar Lake Satsar (small seven lakes) and numerous unnamed lakes. Through these lakes runs a summer famous KGL trek. On lower parts Sind river before entering into Jhelum River lies a Ramsar site Shallabugh Wetland.
Manasbal Lake a popular tourist resort lies on the northern part of Ganderbal, which is known for its appearance of bluish colour. Ganderbal also share Anchar Lake with Srinagar, which is known for its Nadru (Lotus Root).
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
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1 | Samia Ahad | Beehama Nagripora | Women Open | Independent |
2 | Abdul Rashid Rather | Beehama Wahid Sahib | Open | Independent |
3 | Jeelani Ahmed Mir | Ganderbal A | Open | BJP |
4 | Haleema | Ganderbal B | Women Open | Independent |
5 | Showkat Ahmad Mir | Arampora A | Open | Independent |
6 | Altaf Ahmad Lone | Arampora B | Open | Independent |
7 | Mehak Shah | Duderhama Gousia | Women Open | INC |
8 | Hilal Ahmad Tantray | Duderhama | Open | Independent |
9 | Nazir Ahmad Ganaie | Fathipora A | Open | Independent |
10 | Rashida Bano | Fatehpora B | Women Open | Independent |
11 | Ghulam Hassan Dar | Gangerhama A | Open | Independent |
12 | Bashir Ahmad Koul | Gangerhama B | Open | Independent |
13 | Nabla | Wanipora | Women Open | Independent |
14 | Sajjad Ahmad | Bamloora | Open | INC |
15 | Lateef Ahmad | Saloora A | Open | BJP |
16 | Sara | Saloora B | Women Open | Independent |
17 | Abdul Majid | Saloora C | Open | Independent |
Besides, Rangil Water Treatment Plant purifies the water of the Sind River for drinking by Srinagar city.
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