Hazratbal

Hazratbal or Dargah, is the notified area in Downtown Srinagar situated about 10 km (6.2 mi) from city center. The early settlements in the area occurred on the banks of Dal Lake and majority of population of area are Hangis (fishermen). The area became famous after the construction of Hazratbal Shrine where hundreds of thousands of people visit every year because many relics related to the Islamic Prophet Muhammad are believed to be there.

Hazratbal

Dargah
Town
Nickname(s): 
Dargah
Country India
Union territoryJammu and Kashmir
DistrictSrinagar
Founded bySheikh Muhammad Abdullah
Named forHoly Relics
Government
 • TypeDemocratic Government
 • BodyGovernment of Jammu and Kashmir
Languages
 • OfficialKashmiri, Urdu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal Code
190006

The word Hazrat in Urdu gives indication of respect and bal in Kasmiri means place. Thus the word Hazratbal means the place which is highly respected among the people. Due to the presence of Dal Lake and its house boats in vicinity, the area became the famous tourist spot in the city. The economy of the people living here greatly depends on tourism. Also the grave of Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah is situated in the area. The postal code of the area is 190006.[1]

Divisions

The areas which come under the constituency of Hazratbal are as under:

  • Hazratbal town
  • Naseem Bagh
  • Batpora
  • Zukura
  • Ishber
  • Nishat
  • Shalimar
  • Sadiribal
  • Gulab Bagh
  • Molvi Stop
  • Bota kadal
  • Lal Bazar Hazratbal Main Road
  • Pari Chowk Lal Bazar Hazratbal Main Road
  • Tailbal
  • Lal Bazar etc.

Education

There are three institutions in the area.

Due to this reason it is considered as higher education centre in Kashmir Valley. Students from different parts of the state study Art, Humanities, Science, Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Engineering in these institutions.

See also

References
  1. "GetPincode - Indian pincode search engine". getpincode.info. Retrieved 7 August 2014.

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