Kupwara district, Administrative district in Kashmir Valley, India.
The district extends over 2,379 square kilometers between the Pir Panjal and Shams Bari mountain ranges, with three-quarters covered by conifer forests.
The district was established in 1979 through separation from Baramulla district, marking a significant administrative reorganization in the Kashmir Valley region.
The population of 870,354 residents primarily speaks Kashmiri, with Pahari and Gojri languages representing the linguistic diversity of the region.
The district connects to Srinagar through National Highway 701, with the nearest airport located 87 kilometers away at Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport.
The region produces 50,000 tonnes of walnuts annually, earning the designation as the Walnut District of Kashmir Valley.
Location: Kashmir division
Capital city: Kupwara
Shares border with: Bandipore district
Website: http://kupwara.gov.in
GPS coordinates: 34.52000,74.25000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
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