Kulgam district, Administrative district in Kashmir division, India
Kulgam district spans 1,067 square kilometers in the Kashmir region, featuring agricultural valleys, mountain ranges, and numerous water springs throughout the territory.
The district originated from the name Shampora and received its current designation when Mir Syed Hussain Simnani combined Sanskrit words kul and gram.
The district population speaks Kashmiri and Gojri languages, with Islamic traditions shaping daily life through regular prayers and seasonal celebrations.
The district connects to Srinagar via a 67-kilometer road network and maintains administrative operations through eleven distinct developmental blocks.
The Aharbal waterfall, located within the district boundaries, descends from high mountains and creates natural pools in the surrounding landscape.
Location: Kashmir division
Capital city: Kulgam
Shares border with: Rajouri district, Ramban district
Website: http://kulgam.gov.in
GPS coordinates: 33.64000,75.02000
Latest update: April 3, 2025 15:31
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