Shopian district, Administrative district in Kashmir Valley, India
Located in the southern part of Kashmir Valley at 2,057 meters elevation, Shopian district spreads across mountainous terrain near the Pir Panjal Range.
The district served as one of six Wazarat Headquarters in Kashmir from 1872 to 1892, marking an important period of administrative organization in the region.
The population of 266,215 residents maintains Kashmiri traditions through local festivals, with Kashmiri and Urdu serving as primary languages of communication.
Transportation to Shopian operates via regular bus services and taxis from Srinagar, with the journey covering approximately 45 kilometers through mountain roads.
The district produces three hundred thousand metric tonnes of apples annually across 26,231 hectares, establishing itself as a major agricultural center in Kashmir.
Location: Kashmir division
Website: http://shopian.nic.in
Shares border with: Kulgam district
Website: http://shopian.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 33.71670,74.83330
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:35
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