Beerwah, Jammu and Kashmir
Beerwah also pronounced as Beeru is a subdistrict, tourist destination and one of the oldest towns of Jammu and Kashmir and a municipal committee in Budgam district in the Indian administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is also one of the oldest tehsils of Jammu and Kashmir with one of the largest towns in Budgam district. Beerwah is 27 km (17 mi) away from the summer capital Srinagar via Bemina, 31 km (19 mi) via Magam, 33 km (21 mi) via Soibugh and 35 km (22 mi) via Budgam. Beerwah subdistrict has 4 tehsils namely Beerwah, Magam, Narbal and Khag. Beerwah is located along the banks of River Sukhnaag.
Beerwah
Beeru | |
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Town | |
| The Town And The Commonality Of Beerwah Along Banks Of Sukhnag River | |
Jamia Masjid Beerwah | |
| Nickname: The Gate Way To Doodhpathri | |
Beerwah Location in Jammu and Kashmir Beerwah Beerwah (India) | |
| Coordinates: 34°00′46″N 74°35′42″E | |
| Country | India |
| Union territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Budgam |
| Tehsil Established | 1883 |
| Named for | Bairam Hillock |
| Municipal committee | Townhall of Beerwah |
| Villages in Beerwah | Villages:
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| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal committee Beerwah |
| • Body | Beerwah Municipal Committee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,950 km2 (1,910 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,598 m (5,243 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 168,348 |
| • Density | 34/km2 (88/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Beerwek, Beerweigns |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English |
| • Spoken | Kashmiri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 193411 |
| Vehicle registration | JK04 |
The name Beerwah has been derived from a Sanskrit word "Behroop" which means land of springs. This is due to the abundance of natural springs in the area. Beerwah has seven springs in the town area.
Beerwah is the major route to the snow resorts of Doodhpathri and Tosamaidan. Doodhpathri lies 19 km (12 mi) away from Beerwah via Arizal and Tosamaidan lies 23 km (14 mi) away from Beerwah via Arizal. Beerwah is known as "The Gateway of Doodhpathri" and also "The Gateway of Tosamaidan". A decade ago Beerwah was the main route to visit famous tourist spot Gulmarg.