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Doda district, Administrative district in eastern Jammu region, India.

The district spans 2,625 square kilometers across steep hills and valleys, with an elevation reaching 5000 feet at its administrative center.

The name originates from the opium plant 'doddi', and the area experienced significant demographic changes when Kashmiri migrants settled during the 17th century.

Languages spoken in the district include Kashmiri, Bhadarwahi, Siraji, and Gojri, reflecting the diverse linguistic heritage of its 409,936 inhabitants.

The district contains 18 tehsils divided into three subdivisions - Doda, Thathri, and Bhaderwah - encompassing 406 villages with established government services.

The district experiences varied climate patterns, from subtropical conditions in lower regions to temperate zones with snow-covered winters in higher altitudes.

Location: Jammu division

Capital city: Doda

Shares border with: Anantnag district, Chamba district

Website: http://doda.gov.in

GPS coordinates: 33.14573,75.54782

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54

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