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.