Srinagar district

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Srinagar district, Administrative district in Kashmir Valley, India

The district encompasses 1,979 square kilometers of land across seven tehsils, featuring the city of Srinagar as its administrative headquarters along the Jhelum River.

The district serves as the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, maintaining administrative functions and governmental operations during the warmer months of the year.

The population of Srinagar district includes speakers of Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, and English, with Kashmiri spoken by 94 percent of residents.

The district contains two main subdivisions, Srinagar West and East, with essential services including hospitals, banks, colleges, and municipal facilities throughout the area.

The Hokersar wetland within the district becomes a temporary residence for thousands of migratory birds from Siberia during winter months.

Location: Kashmir division

Capital city: Srinagar

Shares border with: Pulwama district, Anantnag district

Website: http://srinagar.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 34.08333,74.83333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:48

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