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Ganderbal district, Administrative district in Kashmir division, India

Ganderbal district spans across 1045 square kilometers at an elevation of 1616 meters, bordered by Srinagar, Bandipora, Kargil, Anantnag, and Baramulla districts.

The district was established in 2001 and structured into seven administrative blocks, with the town of Ganderbal selected as its headquarters.

The Sherpathri belt produces wicker items from willow reeds, while the Lar region cultivates grapes, making it a center of agricultural production.

The district contains 515 educational institutions, three hospitals, seven police stations, and numerous government offices providing services to its 297,446 residents.

The district encompasses over 100 alpine lakes, including Gangabal, Manasbal, and Shallabugh Wetland, with the Sind River flowing through its territory.

Location: Kashmir division

Inception: 2001

Capital city: Ganderbal

Elevation above the sea: 1,616 m

Shares border with: Srinagar district

Website: http://ganderbal.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 34.23000,74.78000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19

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