About Bhimber
Bhimber, administratively declared as an independent district in 1996, was Bihmber
a sub division of district Mirpur. This district is very rich in Archaeology and
wildlife, whereas, its enchanting valleys present panoramic views to the visitors.
Bhimber town is located at a distance of 50 kilometers from Mirpur and 166 kilometers from Rawalpindi . This town is connected both with Mirpur & Gujrat through all weather black top roads. All the basic amenities of life are available in Bhimber.
Bhimber, administratively declared as an independent district in 1996, was a sub division of district Mirpur. This district is very rich in Archaeology and wildlife, whereas, its enchanting valleys present panoramic views to the visitors.
Image Bhimber, the district headquarter is an old historic town, discussed by Mughal Emperor, "Jahangeer" in his book "Tuzh-e-Jahangiri". It falls on the route that was followed by the Mughal Emperors for their frequent visits to the Kashmir Valley .
Bhimber town is located at a distance of 50 kilometers from Mirpur and 166 kilometers from Rawalpindi. This town is connected both with Mirpur & Gujrat through all weather black top roads. All the basic amenities of life are available in Bhimber.
Baghsar
Baghsar, 975 meters in elevation is an ideal tourist resort in the Samahni Valley. The Sar, local name for a lake is nearly half kilometer long sheet of crystal-clear water that soothes the senses of a visitor after traveling 64 kilometers journey from Gujrat via Bhimber.
On the top of hill is a famous Mughal fort overlooking the lake that adds grandeur to the whole area. This four-storied massive structure of granite is a feat of Mughal engineering that has stood the ravages of time. It has also played important roles in the history during the times of Ahmad Shah Abdali, Ranjeet Sing and Gulab Sing. It is said that Emperor Jahangir on his way back from Kashmir fell ill and ultimately expired in this Fort.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Bhimber District
Bhimber is the southernmost of the eight districts of Azad Kashmir (which is the part of Kashmir administered by Pakistan), the district is located between Latitude: 32-48 to 33-34 and Longitude: 73.55 to 74-45, and has an area of 1516km². The chief town is Bhimber
History
The area is very rich in archaeological remains due to its strategic location, it lies on the route that was followed by the Mughal Emperors for their frequent visits to the Kashmir Valley.
Until 1995 Bhimber was a sub-division (tehsil) of Mirpur District, in 1996 the Tehsil of Bhimber was removed from Mirpur and made into a separate district.
Location
The district is bounded by Mirpur district to the northwest (and is 50km from Mirpur city), and Punjab province in the west and south. It also shares borders with Indian administered Kashmir to the east.
Administration
The total area of the district is 1516 square kilometres and is divided into three tehsils.
* Barnala
* Bhimber
* Samahni
Demography
According to the 1998 census, the total population of the district stands at 297,000, while its population according to 1999 projections is approximately 303,000. latest figures show the population as 350,000, with an annual growth rate of 2.6% and household size of 6.7.
History
The area is very rich in archaeological remains due to its strategic location, it lies on the route that was followed by the Mughal Emperors for their frequent visits to the Kashmir Valley.
Until 1995 Bhimber was a sub-division (tehsil) of Mirpur District, in 1996 the Tehsil of Bhimber was removed from Mirpur and made into a separate district.
Location
The district is bounded by Mirpur district to the northwest (and is 50km from Mirpur city), and Punjab province in the west and south. It also shares borders with Indian administered Kashmir to the east.
Administration
The total area of the district is 1516 square kilometres and is divided into three tehsils.
* Barnala
* Bhimber
* Samahni
Demography
According to the 1998 census, the total population of the district stands at 297,000, while its population according to 1999 projections is approximately 303,000. latest figures show the population as 350,000, with an annual growth rate of 2.6% and household size of 6.7.
Bhimber Azad Kishmir travel guide
Bhimber is one of the district in Azad Kashmir... 50 Km from Gujrat Pakistan... and 50 Km from Mirpur district... Bhimber is a very beautiful city... Bhimber is called "Baab-e-Kashmir... (Door of Kashmir)
Azad Kashmir, 250 miles in length with width varying from 10 to 40 miles, 13,300 km² (5134 miles²), Northern Areas, a much larger area, 72,496 km² (27,991 mi²), incorporated into Pakistan and administered as a de facto dependency, and A small part, the Trans-Karakoram Tract, of the Northern Areas that was ceded to China by Pakistan in 1963.
Azad Kashmir, 250 miles in length with width varying from 10 to 40 miles, 13,300 km² (5134 miles²), Northern Areas, a much larger area, 72,496 km² (27,991 mi²), incorporated into Pakistan and administered as a de facto dependency, and A small part, the Trans-Karakoram Tract, of the Northern Areas that was ceded to China by Pakistan in 1963.
About Bhimber
Bhimber is a district that was carved out of Mirpur District in 1995. The chief town is Bhimber. Prior to this it was a sub-division (tehsil) of the Mirpur District. The district is bounded by Mirpur district to the northwest, and Punjab in the west and south. It also shares borders with Indian administered Kashmir to the east. Total area of the district is 1516 square kilometers and is divided into three tehsils. According to 1998 census, the total population of the district stands at 297,000, while its population according to 1999 projections is approximately 303,000. The area is very rich in archaeological remains falling on a route once followed by Mughal rulers during their frequent visits to the Kashmir Valley.
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