Ganderbal
Ganderbal is a town and a municipality committee in Ganderbal district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the headquarters of Ganderbal district.It is in Central Kashmir, it has an average elevation of 1,619 metres (5,312 feet). It is bordered by district Srinagar in the south, Bandipore to the north, Kargil in the northeast, Anantnag to the south-east and Baramulla in the south-west.The current District Magistrate of Ganderbal is Mr. Shyambir Singh.District Ganderbal is known for its beauty,there are many beautiful places in Ganderbal.Sonmarg is the most famous place in Ganderbal, Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is also done in Ganderbal.
Ganderbal | |
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Town | |
View of Ganderbal town in Jammu and Kashmir, India | |
Ganderbal Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India Ganderbal Ganderbal (India) | |
| Coordinates: 34.23°N 74.78°E | |
| Country | India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Ganderbal |
| Named for | Beauty |
| Elevation | 1,619 m (5,312 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 28,233 |
| Demonym(s) | Ganderbali, Ganderbalia, Ganderbalan |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, English |
| • Spoken | Pahari, Gujari, Shina, Balti, Pashto |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | JK16 |
| Website | ganderbal |
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